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The 1,000-year Legacy of Ibn Sina is Dr. Roy's first lecture for the Museum of the Future's Lessons from the Past (2025). This collaboration between the Museum of the Future and Dr. Roy aims to explore 10 topics ranging from the life of the father of modern medicine to examples of great leadership to the birth of the Most Serene Republic of Venice.
In this Khutbah highlight, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan explains that the Quran teaches us that every hardship or difficulty that befalls you is uniquely yours, designed specifically for you at that moment. It's a personal test from Allah. Ustadh explains that the Quran distinguishes between two types of challenges: those beyond our control and those that are a direct consequence of our own actions. But how do we differentiate between what is ordained by Allah and what is a result of our choices?
The Quran answers this through a simple yet powerful principle: Allah is as you perceive Him to be. If you truly believe that He is the Most Merciful, then during times of difficulty, your faith must remain firm that whatever Allah has decreed, even if it brings pain, is done out of His love and wisdom. When you place your complete trust and reliance in Him, Allah guides your heart to the right path and grant you peace of mind amidst the trials.
She grew up in a devout Christian household, with her father as a pastor. But her curiosity led her to question everything she was raised with. Watch to hear the powerful and inspiring story of how she searched for the truth and ultimately found Islam. Don't miss the emotional and thought-provoking episode.
In this post-Ramadan follow-up to 'The Other Side' series, Dr. Omar Suleiman addresses the most frequently asked questions about death, the grave, and Barzakh—the unseen realm that bridges this life and the next. This episode offers a deeper exploration with additional insights, reflections, and narrations that build on and enrich the original series.
After 7 months on the front lines, British-Iraqi surgeon Dr. Mohammed Tahir returns from Gaza with a shocking firsthand account of what’s happening inside the warzone. From hospitals collapsing without aid to thousands of patients still awaiting evacuation, his testimony exposes the true scale of suffering—and the global inaction enabling it.
The four-time Grammy-winning musician Macklemore, a vocal proponent of Palestinian rights and critic of U.S. foreign policy. He serves as executive producer for the new documentary The Encampments, which follows last year's student occupations of college campuses to protest U.S. backing of Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza. He tells Democracy Now! why he got involved with the film and the roots of his own activism, including the making of his song "Hind's Hall," named after the Columbia student occupation of the campus building Hamilton Hall, which itself was named in honor of the 5-year-old Palestinian child Hind Rajab. Rajab made headlines last year when audio of her pleading for help from emergency services in Gaza was released shortly before she was discovered killed by Israeli forces.
"We are in urgent, dire times that require us as human beings coming together and fighting against fascism, fighting against genocide, and the only way to do that is by opening up the heart and realizing that collective liberation is the only solution," Macklemore says.
Fasting six days in Shawwal after Ramadan holds immense rewards, but is it mandatory? In this insightful talk, Dr. Omar Suleiman explains the significance of the 6 days of Shawwal, its benefits, and whether it is an obligation or a recommendation. Should you fast these days? Watch now to get a clear answer!
When all else fades, only hope in Allah remains.
At the moment of death, no deed will matter more than trusting in His mercy. Even the most righteous entered the Barzakh with sins—yet it was their good opinion of Allah that erased them. In that unseen world, His mercy conceals shortcomings, and His forgiveness grants peace.
The gates of redemption never close to those who sincerely seek Him. So as you journey through this life, carry this truth with you: hope in Allah is not just a feeling—it is the greatest act of worship.
Every day is a chance to grow. Keep seeking knowledge.
What happens to the children whose lives were stolen before they’ve even begun?
We’ve wept over Reem and Wadea, and were haunted by Hind’s final cries, and to the countless children who were lost among thousands of names of those martyred, we wonder how this injustice could continue. While we grapple with their losses, and pray for their parents, Allah comforts us with the knowledge that they are nurtured, embraced, and waiting in a realm where injustice cannot reach them. Their names may fade from the headlines, but they will never fade from the mercy of the Most Merciful.
