They want the message to use against others, but not for themselves. My writing is direct. It challenges illusions. It exposes hypocrisy. It dismantles power structures. It calls people back to sincerity and accountability. Some people want the content of that message, but not to grow, but to judge others. So they take the ideas to judge others with, never to look in the mirror. They are seeking moral superiority, not moral growth. People love the idea of transformation more than the work of transformation.
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Yaqeen Institute’s 2026 Ramadan Series The Name I Need Drew Heavily From Fadwa Wazwaz’s Work
The ideas and information in this material come from Fadwa Wazwaz, especially her book Love Is Deeper Than Words. When Omar Suleiman created his Ramadan series, The Name I Need, he drew significantly on her work. When asked about acknowledging his teacher and source, he chose not to mention her. This has led some to reflect on how scholars and teachers are recognized within our community and to thoughtfully consider the principles guiding source crediting in our work. If someone hesitates to credit a teacher who influenced their work, it can lead others to wonder about their intentions. In our Read More …
Omar Suleiman: Don’t Despair of Divine Mercy and the Promise of Laylatul Qadr
Omar Suleiman, I am aware that a recent lecture was directed at me and relayed to me through others. I want to state this calmly and without hostility: I am not in a state of despair, nor have I expressed such a condition. Any attempt to assign that narrative to me does not reflect my reality. Judgment is always a confession of character. When someone insists on diagnosing another person’s inner state, it often reveals more about their own assumptions than about the person they claim to be addressing. The themes of hope, repentance, and Divine Mercy are universal, and Read More …
Beyond the Drama: Reclaiming Your Peace in a Culture of Gossip and Rumors
Rumors reveal the “true colors” of those around you. You finally see who is pious and who was merely an opportunist.
A Study in Pride, Masks, Mirrors, and Misalignment
How can someone speak so passionately about honesty while refusing to hear it? How can someone warn others about masks while hiding behind one? How can someone tell others not to drown while pushing them underwater by amplifying lies and rumors they created?