The Story of ‘Umar (ra) and Hormuzan January 29, 2019 One of the most famous Sassanian generals who fought against the Muslims was the Parthian aristocrat, Hormuzan. During t...
Haybah: A Forgotten Facet of Manhood Part III (Istighna) October 1, 2017 One aspect of hayba is istighna, or independence. Refusing to put your hand out in front of others even when times are t...
Paying for Medical School (Without Riba) February 12, 2017 The prestige of being a physician has been part of Muslim culture from the earliest age. Imam ash-Shafi'i penned a coupl...
Dealing with failure: The Muslim Man’s Guide to College Part IX September 27, 2016 Academically, my lowest point in college was the first semester of Organic Chemistry. Even after being warned about the ...
Early Islamic History Demystified | Part 5: Ali and Muawiyah July 16, 2017 A New Khalifah Suddenly, Madinah was in chaos. There was no leader anymore. The people needed a new khalifah and Ali ...
Early Islamic History Demystified | Part 4: Rebellion and the Murder of ‘Uthman July 2, 2017 The Council of Six After Abu Bakr (ra)'s passing, 'Umar (ra) became khalifah without any controversy. His rule last...
Introduction to Fragrance Part II December 18, 2016 Continuing on from last week's article on fragrance: How to choose: Blind buys on fragrances is always risky. Every pe...
Creamy Thai Chicken Curry April 4, 2016 One thing I picked up in medical school is cooking with a slowcooker. If you're busy and short on time, you can make som...
