Research Made Audible: a Yaqeen Papers Podcast

Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles

The way we imagine God affects how we relate to Him, ourselves, and to the world. Having a healthy and balanced perception of God, based on scripture and prophetic guidan

What to Do in the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah

The Prophet said, “No good deeds are better than those done in these first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.” As these days pass, don’t let their quietness fool you. Within them

The Qur’an’s Engagement with Christian and Jewish Literature

The Qur'an engages with the Bible and Torah in what is known as "intertextuality". How does the Qur'an both affirm and correct Christian and Jewish literature?

Islam and the Abortion Debate

Is Islam pro-life, pro-choice, or both depending on the circumstances? And what implications does the answer to this question have for current political discourse? This e

Living Abraham's Legacy of Hajj: Relevance of Rites and Rituals in the Modern Age

Images of the yearly Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Makkah) continue to capture the attention of the world. As people witness the synchronization of actions and purpose of mi

Islām, Īmān, Iḥsān: Climbing the Spiritual Mountain

Human beings were created with an internal drive to seek out purpose and to live for something greater than themselves. Explore the three levels of religious practice in

The Art of Gratitude: Qur'anic Themes on Shukr

Explore how the Qur’an, in particular, encourages us to be grateful by looking at the various contexts in which the concept of shukr arises.  In doing so, we hope that y

Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age

Why would the Prophet ﷺ marry a child? That is the question many want answered, but before we begin to address it, we have to admit it is more than a mere question; rathe

Ḥayāʾ: More Than Just Modesty in Islam

Ḥayāʾ (healthy shame) is without doubt from among the foundational moral qualities, so much so that the Prophet ﷺ deemed it the very hallmark of Islam by saying, “Every r

The Timing and Virtues of the Night of Power

This paper is an english translation of Ibn al-Iraqi's book presenting 27 opinions on the timing of laylat al-qadr, and the various signs of laylat al-qadr, includin

Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society

In this paper, Dr. Tamara Gray describes the benefits of tahajjud or qiyyam ul-layl, and shares practical advice on how to cultivate this nightly prayer habit, particular

Can the Qur'an Be Recited in Different Ways?

If the Qur’an is truly one timeless, unchanged book, how can it be read in multiple ways? What is the meaning behind these multiple readings (qirāʾāt), and how many are t

Why Laylatul Qadr? The Significance & Virtues of the Most Important Night of the Year

There is no day or night that has been emphasized more than the night known as laylat al-qadr (the Night of Decree). The Qur’an’s 97th chapter is dedicated entirely to th

How to Get Closer to Allah: Exploring the Sequence of Allah's Names in Surah Al-Hashr

The key to servitude to Allah is by loving Him, and we love Him by coming to know Him, and we come to know Him by reflecting on His names and attributes. This paper ende

The Art of Worship: How to Make the Most of Ramadan Nights

Worship is an art. It is an art that every worshipper must master. Yet few ever do. Parents and preachers, shaykhs and masters, groups and spiritual orders, books and les

Keys to Tadabbur: How to Reflect Deeply on the Qur’an

The Qur’an is more than a text to be recited; it is divine nourishment for our souls. Yet, its transformative power is only realized when we pause, ponder, and allow its

How Does Ramadan Work?

In this Ramadan guide for new and newly-practicing Muslims, learn about the virtues of fasting, why we fast, and what we hope to gain through our acts of worship in Ramad

Islamic Parenting Strategies: How to Help Children Feel Safe in their Attachment to God and Parents

Part 1 of our parenting series by Sarah Sultan and Najwa Awad discussed the importance of resilience in developing confident Muslim children, and introduced an Islamicall

The Influence of Parental Love on Our Perception of God

Why do some people accept Allah’s sovereignty intellectually, but not spiritually?  Why do they struggle to surrender to His decrees and commands? We believe that at th

Is the Qur’an Still Relevant Today? The Timeless Universality of Qur’anic Teachings

The Qur’an was revealed long ago in a very different context. Some verses were revealed in direct response to specific events, addressing particular people and scenarios.