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Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم  Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) Friday, known as Jumu’ah, holds a special place as the most blessed day of the week. It is a day of spiritual significance, where Muslims gather for the congregational Jumu’ah prayer, a duty emphasized in the Quran,  “O you who have believed, when [the adhan] […]

Make Your Masjid a Masjid

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم  Make Your Masjid a Masjid A well-functioning masjid exemplifies the Prophet’s  (ﷺ) model, where the masjid was a place of worship, a school, a refuge for the needy, and a meeting point for community affairs.  However, in practice, many masjids, unfortunately, struggle with insularity, lack of youth engagement, or an overemphasis […]

Aligning Actions with Shari’ah and Maqasid

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم  Aligning Actions with Shari’ah and Maqasid When we want to undertake any action or decision, it is important not only to consider the shari’ah (specific rulings and laws) but also to reflect on the maqasid al-shari’ah (higher objectives of Islamic law). This ensures that our actions align with the overarching purposes […]

Guard Your Tongue: Speak Only What Pleases Allah

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم  Guard Your Tongue: Speak Only What Pleases Allah Have you ever wondered why you can talk for hours without feeling tired yet struggle to exercise for just 20 minutes?  The tongue was created with incredible endurance, designed to engage in the dhikr (remembrance) of Allah effortlessly and without limits.  Unfortunately, instead […]

Don’t Lie

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Don’t Lie Lying is among the most despicable acts a person can commit with their tongue. The Prophet (ﷺ) gave us a clear warning about it:  “Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man keeps on telling the truth until he becomes a truthful person. Falsehood leads to […]

Lying is Harmful

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم  Lying harms others in several significant ways, both emotionally and practically. Here are some of the key impacts: 1. Erosion of Trust 2. Emotional Hurt 3. Harmful Decisions 4. Damage to Reputation 5. Conflict and Division 6. Undermining Cooperation 7. Legal and Financial Consequences 8. Damage to Mental Health 9. Broken Promises 10. Negative Ripple Effects Islamic Perspective on Lying In […]

Illuminate the Future: Empowering Faith Through Education and Arts

Help Us Meet Our Goal We’re raising $250,000 to further the mission of the Islamic Education and Arts Center (IEAC) and make a lasting difference. Together, we can overcome challenges, expand our reach, and continue this vital work. Every donation matters—please contribute what you can. Fundaraising Campaign Overview The IEAC is dedicated to nurturing Islamic […]