Category: Articles and Blog Posts

  • Guarding Against Hypocrisy

    خصلتانِ لا تجتمعانِ في منافقٍ حُسنُ سمتٍ ولا فقْهٌ في الدِّينِ خُصْلَة وخَصْلَة “There are two traits which will not be found in a hypocrite: a good disposition and comprehension of the Religion (i.e., Islam).” — Abu Hurayrah, recorded in Jami’ al-Tirmidhi, #2684 السَّمْتُ: حُسْنُ النَّحْو في مَذْهَبِ الدِّينِ “Samt: sound manner in religious affairs.”… Continue reading

  • Can We Come To Love Ritual Again?

    In today’s world where efficiency and competitiveness create a culture of racing to the bottom, there’s a temptation to view everything in our lives through the lens of performance. As Elisha and Stefanie Goldstein write, “Your practice isn’t a performance. Judgment about whether a meditation session was ’good’ or ‘bad,’ or whether mindfulness is ‘working’… Continue reading

  • #TheMiddleGroundQandA: Is There Anything Beyond Six Days In Shawwal?

    What’s the benefit of Shawwal other than the rewards of the optional 6-day fast? — Usama Al-Za’tari (@usamaalzatari) July 5, 2017 Imam Marc was asked on Twitter: “What’s the benefit of Shawwal other than the rewards of the optional 6-day fast?”? He gives some commentary here. Have a question? Drop us a line. Continue reading