Confession

No matter how much we blame others for our losses,
Whether it was their fault or not,

It all comes down to how much you've accomplished at the end of the day.
In that case, it's you and what you do which'll make you satisfied, not those around you.

You are your own man.

My Thoughts on the Death of Michael Jackson

Chapter 110 from the Qur'aan
Nasr (Assistance):
1. When the victory of Allah and the conquest has come,
2. And you see the people entering into the religion of Allah in multitudes
3. Then exalt with praise of your Lord and ask forgiveness of Him. Indeed, He is ever Accepting of repentance.

If Michael gets a Janaza which is broadcasted live on television, then inshaAllah our Da’wah in the West will have truly reached a pinnacle. Just as the conversion of high-profile individuals such as Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Yusuf Islam, and Jermaine Jackson have done nothing but help the perception of Islam and bring hundreds of people into the deen, I hope Allah (SWT) lets Michael's death be an eye-opener for the world and a means for the guidance of multitudes of non-Muslims into Islam. Michael's death as a Muslim, as the former "King of Pop," and as one of the world's greatest humanitarians will be the means Allah will use for the guidance of our people, inshaAllah.

Ramblings

Set your priorities straight and choose wisely
Balance is the key to achieving success

Don't let your knowledge and ego effect your manners
Always remember that you are human and can be wrong

Esoteric

Make your intention clear
And do what must be done

Let your heart be clear
And let your mind conquer

Thoughts can be taken back
Actions are going to mark who you are

Let love not blind your senses
And make sure everything is for His sake alone.

-Nihal Khan

My Story - Imam Siraj Wahhaj

This lecture took place at AlMaghrib Institute's "IlmFest 2008" in New York City.

Ilm Summit Curriculm

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Ilm Summit 2009 Curriculm


Sh. Yaser Birjas
- Fiqh of Ramadhan and Fasting
- Qawaid al-Fiqh
- Ibn al-Qayyim on Tarbiyyah
- Brothers breakout
- Sisters breakout
- WildCard sessions


Sh. Waleed Basyouni
- Foundations of Theology
- Fiqh of Dhikr and Duaa
- Torch Bearers II - Exclusive for IlmSummit
- Brothers breakout
- Sisters breakout
- WildCard sessions


Sh. Yasir Qadhi
- Reality of Iman between Ahl al-Sunnah and other Groups
- Heresiology
- Brothers breakout
- Sisters breakout
- WildCard sessions


Br. Nouman Ali Khan
- Balagha Studies


Sh. Navaid Aziz
- Tafseer Surah al-Kahf


Dr. Ovamir Anjum (Prof at Univ of Madison)
- Islamic Political Science

Fajr Sessions
Tajweed in intensive circles (separate for brothers/sisters)

Ya Khaliqal Akwan - Nasheed

"O Revealer of the Quran, Increase me in faith
Allahu Ya allah - Allah, Oh Allah"

Skittles are Halal Now!!!

After 14 years of waiting, it's finally happened, alhamdullillah! Skittles are now gelatin free! Just make sure you're buying the newly manufactured packet by looking for the label below. (Click Image to Enlarge).

"And which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?"