LA Times: Imam teaches Islam with a distinct U.S. style

LA Times: Imam teaches Islam with a distinct U.S. style

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

At the pulpit of an inner-city Chicago mosque, the tall blond imam begins preaching in his customary fashion, touching on the Los Angeles Lakers victory the night before, his own gang involvement as a teenager, a TV soap opera and then the Day of Judgment. [...]
Documentaries You Should Watch!

Documentaries You Should Watch!

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

By Junaid ibn Amjad WebbStaff Note: Documentaries are meant to be thought-provoking, and bring critical new information to the general populace. These documentaries were not chosen to espouse specific views; rather, they are included on this list in order to provoke reflection and discussion. The documentaries where chosen by the author and do not necessarily represent [...]
People leave each other. But do they return?

People leave each other. But do they return?

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

Leaving is hard. Losing is harder. So a few weeks ago I asked the question, ‘why do people have to leave each other?’ The answer took me into some of my life’s deepest realizations and struggles. But it has also led me to wonder: After people leave, do they ever return? After something we love is taken from us, does it ever come back? Is loss permanent—or just a means for a higher purpose? Is loss the End itself, or a temporary cure for our heart’s ailments?
It’s Tough Being a Girl

It’s Tough Being a Girl

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

Many of the discussions that exist around gender in the Muslim community, both in the United States and abroad, have not fruitful. In this khutbah, Imam Latif speaks about the need for Muslim women to empower themselves through knowledge and also discusses how Muslims on a whole have failed to treat their women with the [...]
The Niqab (Veil) Ban & Maqasid al-Shari`ah

The Niqab (Veil) Ban & Maqasid al-Shari`ah

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

Someone once said that a nation can wage perpetual war for perpetual peace. Absurd isn’t it? Well, recently a so-called progressive, democratic nation decided to “enforce freedom” by taking away a woman’s right to wear the niqab. The French ban on face veils, which took effect yesterday, legislates what a French citizen [...]
Revolutionary Thoughts

Revolutionary Thoughts

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

  “The fact is that God will not change the reality of a people until they change themselves.” It is apparent to anyone who keeps up with world news these days that Muslims are standing up against oppression and tyranny. During my stay in Egypt, I can remember secretly conversing with some good friends I made there about the political reality they faced.
Avoiding the Shutdown

Avoiding the Shutdown

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

In light of the potential government shutdown, Imam Suhaib Webb discusses the importance of introspection and avoiding a shutdown of the soul. In his friday sermon, he mentions how to avoid the diseases of the heart.
Chivalry in Islam

Chivalry in Islam

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

Suhaib Webb discusses the topic of ‘Chivalry in Islam’ in light of current events and the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (peace be upon him) and the Companions. Podcast: Download (Duration: 32:07 — 15.4 MB)  
We Were Commanded to Love

We Were Commanded to Love

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

We have been commanded to obey him; we have been commanded to respect him; but the key to both these things lies in the fact that we are commanded to love him. This love is more than just mere lip service; it is a love that should encompass our lives. Nothing on this earth should be more dear to our hearts than the blessed Prophet of Allah ﷺ (peace be upon him). This is not simply a recommended emotion; rather it is one that we must feel in our hearts. It is narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: “N
Immediate Reflections CNN’s “Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door”

Immediate Reflections CNN’s “Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door”

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

The CNN Special “Unwelcome – The Muslims Next Door” premiered a few days ago and is one of the highest profile pieces in mainstream media regarding Islamophobia. At first, I was sort of squeamish about tuning into the program, because even though we have become adept at reading endless emails, columns, and talk [...]

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