What does walking through the gate of knowledge look, feel, and sound like for a female student at Darul Qasim? Sayeeda Hikmat, a 4th year student in the intermediate program, shares: “It’s never going to end…I can keep doing more and more!” Sayeeda’s excitement and dedication to the acquisition of Islamic knowledge can be felt not only in her words,...
As this blessed month of Ramadan begins, take a glimpse inside a world of learning. Join us as we share with you stories of Darul Qasim and walk through the Gate of Knowledge.
In this Pre-Ramaḍān segment, Dr. Stodolsky elucidates the Prophetic virtue of generosity as a means of reflecting upon how the Prophet ﷺ elevated this virtue in the blessed month of Ramaḍān. His reflections serve as a reminder to work on building our generosity, alongside our abundant recitation throughout the month. Dr. Muhammed Volkan Yildiran Stodolsky is the Chair in the...
The Muslim’s worldview is rooted in the belief that “Allah ﷻ is permanent and all else is changing.” Change is not to be feared or lamented, but rather taken as an opportunity to strengthen one’s conviction that Allah is in control all of the time. This ability to relate to Allah ﷻ in alternating times with unshakable faith is exemplified...
In mid-February, all eyes were on the Indian state of Karnataka as female Muslim students took a stand against a college’s decision to ban the hijab. As videos, images, and op-eds flooded our news feeds, Chicago Muslim leaders called on their communities to go further than virtual and verbal support. A think tank was created with the intention of providing...
Question: Is God egotistical as He says He can forgive all sins except kufr and He punishes people who don’t believe in Him? Answer: Once you believe Allah ﷻ exists and He alone is The One Whom we worship, then our lives are invariably governed by His rules and regulations. We worship Him because we submit ourselves and our intellect...
