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All content is free. Yaqeen is a 501(c)(3) organization based in the United States. ## About Yaqeen Institute produces peer-reviewed papers, articles, videos, infographics, and podcast episodes on Islamic topics for English-speaking Muslim audiences. The organization's mission is to address doubts and nurture conviction by grounding Islamic scholarship in both classical tradition and contemporary research. Website: https://yaqeeninstitute.org Donate: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/donate EIN: 81-2822877 ## Content Topics ### Faith Research on the core articles of Islamic belief (iman): Allah, angels, prophets, divine books, the afterlife, and divine decree. Addresses theological questions and foundations of conviction. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/faith ### Sharia Research on Islamic law (fiqh): acts of worship, jurisprudence methodology (usul), and applied legal questions for contemporary Muslims. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/sharia ### Politics & Practical Theology Applied Islamic ethics addressing identity, Islamophobia, social justice, gender, sexuality, race, contemporary ideologies, and epistemology from an Islamic perspective. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/politics-practical-theology ### History Islamic history from the life of the Prophet Muhammad (seerah) to Islamic civilization, the spread of Islam, and the Muslim experience in the West. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/history ### Psychology & Mental Health Psychospiritual research on trauma, adversity, mental health, and the psychology of belief, doubt, and religious identity in Islam. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/psychology-mental-health ### Family & Community Research on parenting, marriage, education, and culture from Islamic and empirical perspectives. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/family-community ### Nature & Science The intersection of Islam and science: evolution, health, technology, the environment, and the history of Islamic scientific thought. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/nature-science ### Data Empirical research reports and publicly available datasets from Yaqeen's survey and social science research programs. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/data ## Content Types - **Papers**: Long-form peer-reviewed research publications - **Posts**: Accessible articles and blog content - **Videos**: Scholarly video essays, lectures, and animated explainers - **Infographics**: Visual research summaries - **Series**: Multi-part content collections on a single theme - **Books**: Full-length publications - **Curriculum**: Scholar-approved, teacher-developed Islamic studies unit plans for high school and middle school students ## Yaqeen Curriculum™ Yaqeen Curriculum™ is a free Islamic studies curriculum designed for educators in full-time Islamic schools, weekend schools, and homeschools. Units are scholar-approved and teacher-developed, covering contemporary and foundational topics. Browse all units: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum ### Curriculum Structure Each unit includes 3–5 lesson plans (approximately 50 minutes each), ready-made slide presentations, student worksheets, and assessments. Units are available for high school and middle school audiences. All materials are free to download. ### Topic: Principles of Faith (High School) Units on the fundamental articles of Islamic belief (iman): the existence of God, why we worship, prophethood, the Quran, divine decree, and the problem of evil. Browse topic: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum#principles-of-faith - **Unit 1.1 — The case for Allah's existence**: Addresses the question of whether God exists by challenging secular assumptions and presenting cognitive and Qur'anic arguments for theism. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/principles-of-faith/the-case-for-allahs-existence - **Unit 1.2 — Why we worship God**: Explains why Islam asks us to worship God, correcting the misconception that worship implies divine need, and grounding the answer in Islamic theology. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/principles-of-faith/why-we-worship-god - **Unit 1.3 — The proofs of prophethood**: Covers the nature and necessity of prophets, with mind-based proofs (miracles) and heart-based proofs (prophetic character). URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/principles-of-faith/the-proofs-of-prophethood - **Unit 1.4 — Qur'an: The living literary miracle**: Examines the Qur'an's miraculous nature, its divine preservation, and the historical accuracy of its compilation. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/principles-of-faith/quran-the-living-literary-miracle - **Unit 1.5 — Conscious or coerced: Divine decree in Islam**: Explores the apparent tension between God's foreknowledge and human free will through the Qur'anic discourse on qadr. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/principles-of-faith/divine-decree-in-islam - **Unit 1.6 — How can evil coexist with a merciful God?**: Addresses the problem of evil through Islamic theodicy and invites students to find meaning through the prophetic model. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/principles-of-faith/how-can-evil-coexist-with-a-merciful-god ### Topic: Faith in Action (High School) Units on core Islamic rituals and their spiritual and communal significance, including fasting (sawm) and zakat. Browse topic: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum#faith-in-action - **Unit 2.1 — Fasting and zakat: Winning through sacrifice**: Examines the spiritual, social, and physical dimensions of fasting in Ramadan and the obligation of zakat. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/faith-in-action/fasting-and-zakat ### Topic: The Everyday Ethics of Life (High School and Middle School) Units on contemporary ethical topics from an Islamic perspective: environmentalism, mindfulness, sexuality, morality, Palestine, and ethical personhood. Browse topic: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum#the-everyday-ethics-of-life - **Unit 3.1 — Caring for the Earth is worship: Environmental ethics in Islam** (High School): Explores the Islamic moral imperative toward environmental stewardship using Qur'anic and prophetic guidance. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/the-everyday-ethics-of-life/caring-for-earth-is-worship - **Unit 3.2 — Clear mind, connected soul: Islamic mindfulness** (High School): Introduces Sunnah-grounded mindfulness techniques to help students cultivate inner stillness and tranquility. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/the-everyday-ethics-of-life/islamic-mindfulness - **Unit 3.3 — Islam and homosexuality: Reframing the narrative on LGBTQ** (High School): Explains the Islamic position on same-sex desires and acts, and helps students engage thoughtfully with LGBTQ discourse. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/the-everyday-ethics-of-life/islam-and-homosexuality - **Unit 3.4 — Navigating Palestine's struggle through faith** (High School): Helps students process the suffering in Palestine through a God-centered worldview and Islamic theodicy. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/the-everyday-ethics-of-life/navigating-palestines-struggle-through-faith - **Unit 3.5 — Do you need Islam to be an ethical person?** (High School): Explores the limitations of the human fitrah and the necessity of divine revelation for consistent moral guidance. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/the-everyday-ethics-of-life/do-you-need-islam-to-be-ethical - **Unit 3.6 — Love at first sight? Ethics of desire (Girls)** (Middle School): Guides female students through the Islamic understanding of sexual desires, their dignity, and responsible management. Designed for gender-segregated settings. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/the-everyday-ethics-of-life/love-at-first-sight-girls - **Unit 3.7 — Love at first sight? Ethics of desire (Boys)** (Middle School): Guides male students through the Islamic understanding of sexual desires, their dignity, and responsible management. Designed for gender-segregated settings. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/the-everyday-ethics-of-life/love-at-first-sight-boys - **Unit 3.8 — The morality toolkit: Navigating life the Prophetic way** (Middle School): Explains why divine revelation (Qur'an and Sunnah) is essential for a consistent moral framework, beyond innate human nature (fitrah). URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/the-everyday-ethics-of-life/the-morality-toolkit ### Discussion Guides Discussion guides are companion resources for Yaqeen video series, designed to facilitate group reflection for halaqas, families, and friends. - **The Other Side** (Rewind & Reflect): A guided discussion companion for Yaqeen's Ramadan video series. Designed for group watch sessions to encourage deep, reflective conversation. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/discussion-guides/the-other-side ### Curriculum API (structured data) For programmatic access to all curriculum topics and units: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/api/v1/webmcp/curriculum For a specific topic with full unit details (replace `{topic-slug}` with e.g. `principles-of-faith`): https://yaqeeninstitute.org/api/v1/webmcp/curriculum?topic_slug={topic-slug} ## Research Papers Yaqeen has published over 260 peer-reviewed papers, accessible essays, and research reports. All are free to read. The full searchable index is at https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read Papers are organized below by topic. ### Faith Research on Islamic belief: God's existence, the Qur'an, hadith, prophethood, Allah's names, and the unseen. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/faith #### God's Existence and Theology - **Faith & Certainty | In Pursuit of Conviction** — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/in-pursuit-of-conviction-i-faith-certainty - **Proving God's Existence | In Pursuit of Conviction II** — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman, Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/in-pursuit-of-conviction-ii-proving-gods-existence - **Does God Exist? The Case for Allah's Existence in the Quran and Sunnah** — Anonymous Guest Author URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-case-for-allahs-existence-in-the-quran-and-sunnah - **Do You Really Believe in Angels? | In Pursuit of Conviction** — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/in-pursuit-of-conviction-iii-do-you-really-believe-in-angels - **The Problem of Evil: A Multifaceted Islamic Solution** — Sh. Suleiman Hani URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-problem-of-evil-a-multifaceted-islamic-solution - **Why Do People Suffer? God's Existence & the Problem of Evil** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-do-people-suffer-gods-existence-the-problem-of-evil - **The Divine Wisdom in Allowing Evil to Exist: Perspectives from Ibn Al-Qayyim** — Tallal Zeni URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-divine-wisdom-in-allowing-evil-to-exist-perspectives-from-ibn-al-qayyim - **The Infinitely Merciful and the Question of Hellfire** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-infinitely-merciful-and-the-question-of-hellfire - **Predestination vs. Free Will in Islam: Understanding Allah's Qadr** — Anonymous Guest Author URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/predestination-vs-free-will-in-islam-understanding-allahs-qadr - **Why Is Shirk the Greatest Sin of All?** — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-is-shirk-the-greatest-sin-of-all #### Allah's Names and Attributes - **Understanding the Qur'an Through the Names and Attributes of Allah** — Jinan Yousef URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/approaching-the-quran-through-the-names-of-allah - **How to Get Closer to Allah: Exploring the Sequence of Allah's Names in Surah Al-Hashr** — Jinan Yousef URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-to-get-closer-to-allah-exploring-the-sequence-of-allahs-names-in-surah-al-hashr - **Mercy and Might on Judgment Day: Allah's Name Maliki Yawm al-Din** — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman, Jinan Yousef URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/mercy-and-might-on-judgment-day-allahs-name-maliki-yawn-al-din - **The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Jabbar: The Compeller and Mender of Broken Hearts** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-meaning-of-allahs-name-al-jabbar-the-compeller-and-mender-of-broken-hearts - **The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Latif: The Most Subtle** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-meaning-of-allahs-name-al-latif-the-most-subtle - **The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Sami: The One Who Always Listens** — Dr. Tahir Wyatt, Jinan Yousef URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-meaning-of-allahs-name-al-sami-the-one-who-always-listens - **The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Wadud: Seeking The Love of Allah** — Anonymous Guest Author URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-meaning-of-allahs-name-al-wadud-seeking-the-love-of-allah - **The Meaning of Allah's Name As-Salam: The Source of Peace** — Jinan Yousef URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-meaning-of-allahs-name-as-salam-the-source-of-peace - **The Meaning of Allah's Name as-Samad: The Eternal, The Absolute** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-meaning-of-allahs-name-as-samad-the-eternal-the-absolute - **The Meaning of Forbearance in Islam: Allah's Name al-Halim** — Jinan Yousef URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-meaning-of-forbearance-in-islam-allahs-name-al-halim #### The Qur'an - **An Introduction to 'Ulum-al-Qur'an: The Field of Qur'anic Studies** — Sh. Yousef Wahb URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/an-introduction-to-ulum-al-quran-the-field-of-quranic-studies - **Introduction to I'jaz al-Qur'an: The Miraculous Nature of the Qur'an** — Sh. Suleiman Hani URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/introduction-to-ijaz-al-quran-the-miraculous-nature-of-the-quran - **Introduction to I'jaz al-Qur'an: The Role of Muhammad ﷺ** — Sh. Suleiman Hani URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/introduction-to-ijaz-al-quran-the-role-of-muhammad - **The Inimitable Qur'an: The Revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-inimitable-quran-the-revelation-to-prophet-muhammad - **How the Qur'an Was Preserved During the Prophet's ﷺ Time** — Sh. Yousef Wahb URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-the-quran-was-preserved-during-the-prophets-time-mechanisms-of-oral-and-written-transmission - **The First Codex: Abu Bakr's Compilation of the Qur'an** — Ammar Khatib, Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-first-codex-abu-bakrs-compilation-of-the-quran - **The Uthmanic Codex: Understanding how the Qur'an was Preserved** — Ammar Khatib, Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-uthmanic-codex-understanding-how-the-quran-was-preserved - **The Origins of the Variant Readings of the Qur'an** — Ammar Khatib, Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-origins-of-the-variant-readings-of-the-quran - **Can the Qur'an Be Recited in Different Ways? The Meaning and Wisdom of Qira'at** — Sh. Yousef Wahb URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/can-the-quran-be-recited-in-different-ways-the-meaning-and-wisdom-of-qiraat - **Are Some Qur'anic Verses More Virtuous Than Others?** — Sh. Yousef Wahb URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/are-some-quranic-verses-more-virtuous-than-others-reconciling-diverse-scholarly-views - **Keys to Tadabbur: How to Reflect Deeply on the Qur'an** — Sh. Yousef Wahb, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/keys-to-tadabbur-how-to-reflect-deeply-on-the-quran - **The Unique Storytelling Style of the Qur'an** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-unique-storytelling-style-of-the-quran - **Imam al-Suyuti and Symmetry in the Qur'an** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/imam-al-suyuti-and-symmetry-in-the-quran-understanding-the-connection-between-the-beginning-and-ending-of-surahs - **The Qur'an's Engagement with Christian and Jewish Literature** — Taha Soomro, Sharif Randhawa URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-qurans-engagement-with-christian-and-jewish-literature - **Surah al-Fatiha's Benefits and Virtues: The Greatest Surah in the Qur'an** — Sh. Suleiman Hani URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/surah-al-fatihas-benefits-and-virtues-the-greatest-surah-in-the-quran - **Virtues of Surah al-Baqara: Healing and Protection in the Qur'an's Longest Chapter** — Sh. Suleiman Hani URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/virtues-of-surah-al-baqara-healing-and-protection-in-the-qurans-longest-chapter - **Is the Qur'an Still Relevant Today? The Timeless Universality of Qur'anic Teachings** — Mohannad Abusarah URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/is-the-quran-still-relevant-today-the-timeless-universality-of-quranic-teachings - **Who Are the Chosen Ones? The Qur'an's Correction of the Bible on the Election of the Children of Israel** — Dr. Louay Fatoohi URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/who-are-the-chosen-ones-the-qurans-correction-of-the-bible-on-the-election-of-the-children-of-israel - **Women in the Qur'an: Appreciating Female Faith, Wisdom, and Knowledge** — Celene Ibrahim URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/women-in-the-quran-appreciating-female-faith-wisdom-and-knowledge - **Writ and Wisdom: The Quran's Moral Narrative** — Dr. Ramon Harvey URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/writ-and-wisdom-the-qurans-moral-narrative - **From Gaza to Islam: Understanding the Qur'an's Transformative Power** — Roohi Tahir URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/from-gaza-to-islam-understanding-the-qurans-transformative-power #### Hadith - **Are Hadith Necessary? An Examination of the Authority of Hadith in Islam** — Dr. Emad Hamdeh URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/are-hadith-necessary - **Authenticating Hadith and the History of Hadith Criticism** — Dr. Jonathan Brown URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/authenticating-hadith-and-the-history-of-hadith-criticism - **Blind Spots: The Origins of the Western Method of Critiquing Hadith** — Dr. Jonathan Brown URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/blind-spots-the-origins-of-the-western-method-of-critiquing-hadith - **Can We Trust Hadith Literature? Understanding the Processes of Transmission and Preservation** — Mufti Muntasir Zaman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/can-we-trust-hadith-literature-understanding-the-process-of-transmission-and-preservation - **Tracing Transmissions: The Accuracy of Sahih Muslim** — Mufti Muntasir Zaman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/tracing-transmissions-the-accuracy-of-sahih-muslim - **Give It a Second Thought: Dealing with Apparently Problematic Hadiths** — Mufti Muntasir Zaman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/dealing-with-apparently-problematic-hadiths - **Do the Qur'an and Sunnah Speak More Often to Men than Women?** — Dr. Jonathan Brown URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/do-the-quran-and-sunnah-speak-more-often-to-men-than-women - **Etiquette as Spiritual Nourishment: The Adab of the Student According to al-Ghazali and al-Isfahani** — Dr. Yasien Mohamed URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/etiquette-as-spiritual-nourishment-the-adab-of-the-student-according-to-al-ghazali-and-al-isfahani #### Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ - **An Ethical and Historical Necessity: The Proofs of Prophethood Series** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/an-ethical-and-historical-necessity-the-proofs-of-prophethood-series - **The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: How His Noble Qualities Are Proof of His Prophethood** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-character-of-prophet-muhammad-how-his-noble-qualities-and-personality-are-proof-of-his-prophethood - **The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-accomplishments-of-prophet-muhammad - **The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-message-of-prophet-muhammad - **The Physical Miracles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy, Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-physical-miracles-of-prophet-muhammad - **The Prophecies of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-prophecies-of-prophet-muhammad - **How Muhammad ﷺ Confronted Hate and Became The Most Influential Person in History** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy, Dr. Omar Suleiman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-muhammad-confronted-hate-and-became-the-most-influential-person-in-history - **Finding and Following Jesus: The Muslim Claim to the Messiah** — Dr. Shabbir Akhtar URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/finding-and-following-jesus-the-muslim-claim-to-the-messiah - **Jesus: A Foundation for Dialogue Between Muslims and Christians** URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/jesus-a-foundation-for-dialogue-between-muslims-and-christians --- ### Sharia Research on Islamic law, acts of worship, jurisprudence (usul), and applied fiqh questions. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/sharia - **A Sober Second Thought: When and How Should Changes in Islamic Law be Made?** — Amir Abu-Ghudda URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/a-sober-second-thought-when-and-how-should-changes-in-islamic-law-be-made - **Difference of Opinion: Where Do We Draw the Line?** — Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/difference-of-opinion-where-do-we-draw-the-line - **Does That Apply to Non-Muslims, Too?** — Anonymous Guest Author URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/does-that-apply-to-non-muslims-too - **Fard Kifayah: The Principle of Communal Responsibility in Islam** — Sh. Yousef Wahb URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/fard-kifayah-the-principle-of-communal-responsibility-in-islam - **Hijab: Spotlighting Servitude to God** — Roohi Tahir URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/hijab-spotlighting-servitude-to-god - **How Does Ramadan Work? A Beginner's Guide** — Anonymous Guest Author URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-does-ramadan-work-a-beginners-guide - **In Defense of Faith: Principles and Guidelines for Islamic Apologetics** — Dr. Hatem al-Haj URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/in-defense-of-faith-principles-and-guidelines-for-islamic-apologetics - **Is Hijab Religious or Cultural? How Islamic Rulings Are Formed** — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/is-hijab-religious-or-cultural-how-islamic-rulings-are-formed - **Islam, Iman, Ihsan: Climbing the Spiritual Mountain** — Anonymous Guest Author URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islam-iman-ihsan-climbing-the-spiritual-mountain - **Living Abraham's Legacy of Hajj: Relevance of Rites and Rituals in the Modern Age** — Sh. Ibrahim Hindy, Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/living-abrahams-legacy-relevance-of-rites-and-rituals-in-the-modern-age - **On The Timing and Virtues of the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr)** — Sh. Yousef Wahb URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/on-the-timing-and-virtues-of-the-night-of-power-the-hearts-joy-in-remembering-laylat-al-qadr-by-ibn-al-iraqi - **Why Laylatul Qadr? The Significance & Virtues of the Most Important Night of the Year** — Dr. Nazir Khan, Sh. Ibrahim Hindy, Dr. Omar Suleiman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-laylatul-qadr-the-significance-virtues-of-the-most-important-night-of-the-year - **Repentance as a Way of Life: Islam, Spirituality, & Practice** — Roohi Tahir URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/repentance-as-a-way-of-life-islam-spirituality-practice - **Repentance, Redemption, & Salvation: An Islamic Framework** — Roohi Tahir URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/repentance-redemption-salvation-an-islamic-framework - **Shari'ah in Today's World: Renewing Islamic Discourse** — Dr. Hatem al-Haj URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/shariah-in-todays-world-renewing-islamic-discourse - **Shari'ah: From Diverse Legal Discourse to Colonial Misrepresentation** — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/shariah-from-diverse-legal-discourse-to-colonial-misrepresentation - **Slavery and Emancipation in the Sharia: The Islamic Framework for Ethical Treatment** — Dr. Jonathan Brown URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/slavery-and-emancipation-in-the-sharia-the-islamic-framework-for-ethical-treatment-of-slaves-in-the-minhaj-fi-shuab-al-iman-of-al-halimi - **Stoning and Hand Cutting — Understanding the Hudud and the Shariah in Islam** — Dr. Jonathan Brown URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/stoning-and-hand-cutting-understanding-the-hudud-and-the-shariah-in-islam - **Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society** — Dr. Tamara Gray URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/tahajjud-fuel-for-the-self-and-society - **The Art of Worship: How to Make the Most of Ramadan Nights** — Dr. Ovamir Anjum URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-art-of-worship-how-to-make-the-most-of-ramadan-nights - **The Issue of Apostasy in Islam** — Dr. Jonathan Brown URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-issue-of-apostasy-in-islam - **The Spiritual Psychology of Worship** — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-spiritual-psychology-of-worship - **Uncovering the Bedrock: A Primer on Islamic Legal Maxims** — Amir Abu-Ghudda URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/uncovering-the-bedrock-a-primer-on-islamic-legal-maxims - **Understanding the Usul: The Foundation of Islamic Sciences** — Dr. Mohamed AbuTaleb, Dr. Omar Husain URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/understanding-the-usul-the-foundation-of-islamic-sciences - **What is a Madhhab? Exploring the Role of Islamic Schools of Law** — Dr. Emad Hamdeh URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/what-is-a-madhhab-exploring-the-role-of-islamic-schools-of-law - **Why Does God Ask for Worship?** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-does-god-ask-for-worship - **Why We Need Ulama: The Importance of Seeking Islamic Knowledge From Scholars** — Dr. Usaama al-Azami URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-we-need-ulama-the-importance-of-seeking-islamic-knowledge-from-scholars - **Women in Islamic Law: Examining Five Prevalent Myths** — Dr. Nazir Khan, Dr. Tesneem Alkiek, Safiah Chowdhury URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/women-in-islamic-law-examining-five-prevalent-myths - **Haya': More Than Just Modesty in Islam** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/haya-more-than-just-modesty --- ### Politics & Practical Theology Applied Islamic ethics on identity, gender, Islamophobia, social justice, contemporary ideologies, and Muslim life in the West. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/politics-practical-theology #### Gender and Identity - **"And We Created You in Pairs": Islam and the Gender Question** — Faatimah Knight URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/and-we-created-you-in-pairs-islam-and-the-gender-question - **"Be a Man!" Constructing Prophetic Masculinity** — Yahya Ibrahim URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/be-a-man-constructing-prophetic-masculinity - **An Open Letter to Muslim Men: The Sunnah Trumps Toxic Masculinity** — Dr. Jonathan Brown URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/an-open-letter-to-muslim-men-the-sunnah-trumps-toxic-masculinity - **Courage & Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women** — Dr. Tamara Gray URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/courage-commitment-the-femininity-of-muslim-women - **Islam and the LGBT Question: Reframing the Narrative** — Yaqeen Institute URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islam-and-the-lgbt-question-reframing-the-narrative - **Hijab, Gendered Islamophobia, and the Lived Experiences of Muslim Women** — Dr. Naved Bakali URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/hijab-gendered-islamophobia-and-the-lived-experiences-of-muslim-women - **Is Feminism the Problem? Why Ideological Bandwagons Fail Islam** — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/is-feminism-the-problem-why-ideological-bandwagons-fail-islam-archived #### Islamophobia - **Islamophobia in American Society, Culture, & Politics** — Dr. Naved Bakali URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islamophobia-in-american-society-culture-politics - **What is Islamophobia? Race, Power, and the Roots of Anti-Muslim Discrimination** URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/what-is-islamophobia-race-power-and-the-roots-of-anti-muslim-discrimination - **Islamophobia and the Law: Unpacking Structural Islamophobia** — Dr. Naved Bakali URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islamophobia-and-the-law-unpacking-structural-islamophobia - **The Far-Right's Love Affair with Islamophobia** — Dr. Naved Bakali URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-far-rights-love-affair-with-islamophobia - **The Green Scare: Islamophobia, Foreign Policy, and the Making of American Identity** — Akan Malici URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-green-scare-islamophobia-foreign-policy-and-the-making-of-american-identity - **Counter-Radicalization: A Critical Look into a Racist New Industry** — Dr. Tarek Younis URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/counter-radicalization-a-critical-look-into-a-racist-new-industry - **"Why Don't Muslims Condemn Terrorism?" Western Violence and Scapegoating in an Age of Islamophobia** — Todd Green URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-dont-muslims-condemn-terrorism-western-violence-and-scapegoating-in-an-age-of-islamophobia - **Playing the Taqiyya Card: Evading Intelligent Debate by Calling all Muslims Liars** — Dr. Omar Suleiman, Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/playing-the-taqiyya-card-evading-intelligent-debate-by-calling-all-muslims-liars #### Islamic Ethics and Social Justice - **A Sacred Duty: Islam and Social Justice** — Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/a-sacred-duty-islam-and-social-justice - **More Than Just Law: The Idea of Justice in the Qur'an** — Dr. Yasien Mohamed URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-idea-of-justice-in-the-quran - **The Ethical Worldview of the Qur'an** — Dr. Yasien Mohamed URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-ethical-worldview-of-the-quran - **The Idea of Happiness in the Qur'an** — Dr. Yasien Mohamed URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-idea-of-happiness-in-the-quran - **Being a "Good Person" is Not Enough: Why Ethics Need Islam** — Dr. Ovamir Anjum URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/being-a-good-person-is-not-enough-why-ethics-need-islam - **Can a "Good Muslim" Be a "Bad Person"? Aligning Faith and Character** — Anonymous Guest Author URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/can-a-good-muslim-be-a-bad-person-aligning-faith-and-character - **Prophetic Ethics: A Model for those Seeking God and Eternal Life** — Dr. Ovamir Anjum URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/prophetic-ethics-a-model-for-those-seeking-god-and-eternal-life - **Al-Ghazali and the Golden Rule: Ethics of Reciprocity in the Works of a Muslim Sage** — Anonymous Guest Author URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/al-ghazali-and-the-golden-rule-ethics-of-reciprocity-in-the-works-of-a-muslim-sage - **Shame, Morality, and Emotions: Understanding the Prophetic Model of Intelligence** — Mikaeel Ahmed Smith URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/shame-morality-and-emotions-understanding-the-prophetic-model-of-intelligence - **Faithful Activism: A Sunnah Framework** — Dr. Omar Suleiman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/faithful-activism-a-sunnah-framework #### Muslim Identity and Contemporary Issues - **Exploring the Faith and Identity Crisis of American Muslim Youth** — Dr. Omar Suleiman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/exploring-the-faith-and-identity-crisis-of-american-muslim-youth - **Are All Religions the Same? Islam and the False Promise of Perennialism** — Tom Facchine URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/are-all-religions-the-same-islam-and-the-false-promise-of-perennialism - **Are Muslims Intolerant? Is that Even the Right Question?** — Dr. Youssef Chouhoud URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/are-muslims-intolerant-is-that-even-the-right-question - **Atheism and Radical Skepticism: Ibn Taymiyyah's Epistemic Critique** — Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/atheism-and-radical-skepticism-ibn-taymiyyahs-epistemic-critique - **Islam and the Secular Age: Between Certainty and Uncertainty** — Dr. Khalil Abdurrashid URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islam-and-the-secular-age-between-certainty-and-uncertainty - **Breaking Free: Unshackling the Muslim Mind from Secular Thought** — Daniyah Hannini URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/breaking-free-unshackling-the-muslim-mind-from-secular-thought-and-reestablishing-the-islamic-personality - **A Path Straightened Out: Perspectives on Human Nature in the Qur'an** — Dr. Shabbir Akhtar URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/a-path-straightened-out-perspectives-on-human-nature-in-the-quran - **Honored Since Adam: Islam and the Value of Human Freedom** — Dr. Edward Omar Moad URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/honored-since-adam-islam-and-the-value-of-human-freedom - **There Has Always Been Fake News: Misinformation and Islamic Critical Epistemology** — Arnold Yasin Mol, Jeroen Vlug URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/fake-news-is-nothing-new-misinformation-and-islamic-critical-epistemology - **Finding Truth in a Post-Truth World** — Dr. Tamara Gray URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/finding-truth-in-a-post-truth-world - **Cultivating Faithful Enthusiasm: How the Qur'an Creates Transformative Willpower** — Dr. Shabbir Akhtar URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/cultivating-faithful-enthusiasm-how-the-quran-creates-transformative-willpower #### War, Violence, and Muslim Causes - **Is Islam a Violent Religion? Debunking the Myth** — Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/is-islam-a-violent-religion-debunking-the-myth - **Is Islam a Conquest Ideology? On Jihad, War, & Peace** — Surkheel Sharif URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/is-islam-a-conquest-ideology-on-jihad-war-peace - **War, Islam, and the Sanctity of Life: Non-Aggression in the Islamic Code of Combat** — Hassan Shibly URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/war-islam-and-the-sanctity-of-life-non-aggression-in-the-islamic-code-of-combat - **The Palestinian Struggle Through the Prophetic Lens** — Dr. Ovamir Anjum, Dr. Omar Suleiman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-palestinian-struggle-through-the-prophetic-lens - **The Systematic Rohingya Genocide and the Muslim Moral Imperative** — Dr. Naved Bakali, Hassam Munir URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-systematic-rohingya-genocide-and-the-muslim-moral-imperative - **Spending Ethically for Justice: A Muslim Response to the Uyghur Genocide** — Dr. Samir Sweida-Metwally URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/spending-ethically-for-justice-a-muslim-response-to-the-uyghur-genocide - **Uniting the Ummah: Strategies to Foster Solidarity with Uyghur Muslims** — Shahd Fulath Khan, Hala Bucheeri, Arzu Gul URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/uniting-the-ummah-strategies-to-foster-solidarity-with-uyghur-muslims - **The Forgotten Muslims: How Kashmiris Breathe Islam Under Occupation** — Ahmed Bin Qasim URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-forgotten-muslims-how-kashmiris-breathe-islam-under-occupation - **Islam and the Abortion Debate** — Dr. Omar Suleiman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islam-and-the-abortion-debate - **Is Islam Antisemitic? Analyzing the Hadith About Jews, the Dajjal and the End of Times Prophecy** — Anonymous Guest Author URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/is-islam-antisemitic-analyzing-the-hadith-about-jews-the-dajjal-and-the-end-of-times-prophecy - **The Fate of Non-Muslims: Perspectives on Salvation Outside of Islam** — Dr. Jonathan Brown URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-fate-of-non-muslims-perspectives-on-salvation-outside-of-islam - **Justice and Charity: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada** — Dr. Katherine Bullock, Areeb Daimee URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/justice-and-charity-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canada --- ### History Islamic history, civilization, seerah, and Muslim communities past and present. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/history - **"We Used to Have No Regard for Women": Gender Equity & the Advent of Islam** — Roohi Tahir, Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/we-used-to-have-no-regard-for-women-gender-equity-the-advent-of-islam - **A Plea to Saintly Women: The Life and Legacy of Nana Asma'u** — Faatimah Knight URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/a-plea-to-saintly-women-the-life-and-legacy-of-nana-asmau - **Aisha (ra): The Case for an Older Age in Sunni Hadith Scholarship** — Arnold Yasin Mol URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/aisha-ra-the-case-for-an-older-age-in-sunni-hadith-scholarship - **Understanding Aisha's Age: An Interdisciplinary Approach** — Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi, Dr. Jonathan Brown URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/understanding-aishas-age-an-interdisciplinary-approach - **The Age of Aisha (ra): Rejecting Historical Revisionism and Modernist Presumptions** — Anonymous Guest Contributor URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-age-of-aisha-ra-rejecting-historical-revisionism-and-modernist-presumptions - **Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy** — Nuriddeen Knight URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-did-prophet-muhammad-marry-aisha-dismantling-the-controversy-of-aishas-age - **Barred From That Which You Love: Lessons From the Life of Umm Salamah** — Nuriddeen Knight URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/barred-from-that-which-you-love-lessons-from-the-life-of-umm-salamah - **The Prophet's ﷺ Marriage to Zaynab bint Jahsh: A Reexamination from a Historiographic Perspective** — Dr. Hasan Ashraf URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-prophets-marriage-to-zaynab-bint-jahsh - **Did Islam Spread by the Sword? A Critical Look at Forced Conversions** — Hassam Munir URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/did-islam-spread-by-the-sword-a-critical-look-at-forced-conversions - **How Islam Spread Throughout the World** — Hassam Munir URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-islam-spread-throughout-the-world - **"Be Brothers" — Case Studies of Muslim Receptions of Refugees in History** — Abdul Rahman Latif URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/be-brothers-case-studies-of-muslim-receptions-of-refugees-in-history - **Financing Kindness as a Society: The Rise & Fall of Islamic Philanthropic Institutions (Waqfs)** — Dr. Khalil Abdurrashid URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/financing-kindness-as-a-society-the-rise-fall-of-islamic-philanthropic-institutions-waqfs - **Reviving the Waqf Tradition: Moral Imagination and the Structural Causes of Poverty** — Dr. Zara Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/reviving-the-waqf-tradition-moral-imagination-and-the-structural-causes-of-poverty - **Islam and Anti-Blackness: Leaving Ignorance Behind** — Dr. Jonathan Brown URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islam-and-anti-blackness-leaving-ignorance-behind - **Mawali: How Freed Slaves and Non-Arabs Contributed to Islamic Scholarship** — Dr. Emad Hamdeh URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/mawali-how-freed-slaves-and-non-arabs-contributed-to-islamic-scholarship - **Slavery and Islam: What is Slavery?** — Dr. Jonathan Brown, Dr. Abdullah Hamid Ali URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/slavery-and-islam-what-is-slavery - **Muslims' Collective Amnesia of the Ottoman Past — and Why We Should Reclaim Our History** — Dr. Yakoob Ahmed URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/muslims-collective-amnesia-of-the-ottoman-past-and-why-we-should-reclaim-our-history - **Religious Minorities Under Muslim Rule** — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/religious-minorities-under-muslim-rule - **Tolerance, Minorities, and Ideological Perspectives** — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/tolerance-minorities-and-ideological-perspectives - **The "Constitution" of Medina: Translation, Commentary, and Meaning Today** — Dr. Ovamir Anjum URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-constitution-of-medina-translation-commentary-and-meaning-today - **Who Wants the Caliphate?** — Dr. Ovamir Anjum URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/who-wants-the-caliphate - **The Structure of Scientific Productivity in Islamic Civilization: Orientalists' Fables** — Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-structure-of-scientific-productivity-in-islamic-civilization-orientalists-fables - **A Global Model: The Mythicization and Mobilization of Malcolm X in the Malay World** — Khairudin Aljunied URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-mythicization-and-mobilization-of-malcolm-x-in-the-malay-world - **The Black Muslim American Mayor in the Home of the KKK** — Dr. Khalil Abdurrashid URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-black-muslim-american-mayor-in-the-home-of-the-kkk - **The Months Ordained by Allah: Reviving the Islamic Calendar** — Yaqeen Institute URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-months-ordained-by-allah-reviving-the-islamic-calendar - **We've Been Here Before: Plague and Pestilence in Pre-Modern Islamic History** — Abdul Rahman Latif URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/weve-been-here-before-plague-and-pestilence-in-pre-modern-islamic-history --- ### Psychology & Mental Health Psychospiritual research on trauma, grief, resilience, mental health, and the psychology of faith. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/psychology-mental-health - **Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You: Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Faith** — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/your-lord-has-not-forsaken-you-addressing-the-impact-of-trauma-on-faith - **Finding Hope in Faith: An Optimistic Outlook During Hardship** — Roohi Tahir URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/finding-hope-in-faith-an-optimistic-outlook-during-hardship - **"Why Do Bad Things Always Happen to Me?" Breaking the Cycles of Negativity** — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-do-bad-things-always-happen-to-me-breaking-the-cycles-of-negativity - **"Why Does Allah Hate Me?" Rescripting Negative Self-Talk** — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-does-allah-hate-me-rescripting-negative-self-talk - **"Why Bother Living if the Future is Filled with Pain?" Reclaiming Our Thoughts** — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-bother-living-if-the-future-is-filled-with-pain-reclaiming-our-thoughts - **"Everything is Falling Apart": Dealing with Unexpected Life Detours** — Sarah Sultan, Najwa Awad URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/everything-is-falling-apart-dealing-with-unexpected-life-detours - **"How Can I Ever Get Past This?" Reclaiming Your Future After the Abuse Has Ended** — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-can-i-ever-get-past-this-reclaiming-your-future-after-the-abuse-has-ended - **"How Can I Ever Trust Again?" Navigating Betrayal** — Sarah Sultan, Najwa Awad URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-can-i-ever-trust-again-navigating-betrayal - **"I Should've Gotten Over It by Now": Surviving the Impact of Grief on Faith** — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/i-shouldve-gotten-over-it-by-now-surviving-the-impact-of-grief-on-faith - **"It's All My Fault": Quieting and Healing Your Inner Critic** — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/its-all-my-fault-quieting-and-healing-your-inner-critic - **"What Did I Do to Deserve This?" Conquering the Assumptions that Hold You Back** — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/what-did-i-do-to-deserve-this-conquering-the-assumptions-that-hold-you-back - **"Why Is Everyone's Life Better than Mine?" Protecting Yourself from the Dangers of Comparison** — Sarah Sultan, Najwa Awad URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-is-everyones-life-better-than-mine - **Coping with Grief: A Spiritual and Psychological Guide** — Sarah Sultan, Najwa Awad URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/coping-with-grief-a-spiritual-and-psychological-guide - **An Islamic Theory of Spiritual Personality: Four Pathways to Allah** — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman, Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/an-islamic-theory-of-spiritual-personality-four-pathways-to-allah - **Islamic Spirituality and Mental Well-Being** — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islamic-spirituality-and-mental-well-being - **Faith in Mind: Islam's Role in Mental Health** — Dr. Osman Umarji URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/faith-in-mind-islams-role-in-mental-health - **Holistic Healing: Islam's Legacy of Mental Health** — Dr. Rania Awaad, Danah Elsayed, Hosam Helal URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/holistic-healing-islams-legacy-of-mental-health - **Clinicians, Imams, and the Whisperings of Satan** — Najwa Awad URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/clinicians-imams-and-the-whisperings-of-satan - **Devil in the Details: An Analysis of the Dark Side of the Self** — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/devil-in-the-details-an-analysis-of-the-dark-side-of-the-self - **How to Overcome Addiction through Faith: Ibn Al-Qayyim's Rehabilitation Program** — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-to-overcome-addiction-through-faith-ibn-al-qayyims-rehabilitation-program - **The Lost Art of Contemplation** — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-lost-art-of-contemplation - **The Power of Motivation** — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-power-of-motivation - **Perspectives on Islamic Psychology: al-Raghib al-Isfahani on the Healing of Emotions in the Qur'an** — Dr. Yasien Mohamed URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/perspectives-on-islamic-psychology-healing-of-emotions-in-the-quran - **The Art of Gratitude: Qur'anic Themes on Shukr** — Dr. Tamer Desouky URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-art-of-gratitude-quranic-themes-on-shukr - **The Divine Gift of Gratitude: The Secret of Happiness in the Modern World** — Roohi Tahir URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-divine-gift-of-gratitude-the-secret-of-happiness-in-the-modern-world - **In Hardship and in Ease: How to Rely on God** — Roohi Tahir URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/in-hardship-and-in-ease-how-to-rely-on-god - **Reframing the Suffering Narrative: Can Affliction Direct Us to Our Calling?** — Amira Ayad URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/reframing-the-suffering-narrative-can-affliction-direct-us-to-our-calling - **Return to the Maskan: Rediscovering the Treasure of Home** — Dr. Zara Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/return-to-the-maskan-rediscovering-the-treasure-of-home - **Facing Our Fear: Reflecting on Modern Society's Death Anxiety** — Dr. Tarek Younis URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/facing-our-fear-reflecting-on-modern-societys-death-anxiety - **Psychology of Wealth: An Islamic Perspective on Personal Finance** — Dr. Osman Umarji URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/psychology-of-wealth-an-islamic-perspective-on-personal-finance - **When Our Worlds Are Shaken: Finding Strength in 'Beautiful Patience'** — Anonymous Guest Author URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/when-our-worlds-are-shaken-finding-strength-in-beautiful-patience - **How to be a Mindful Muslim: An Exercise in Islamic Meditation** — Anonymous Guest Author URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-to-be-a-mindful-muslim-an-exercise-in-islamic-meditation - **Coping with Pandemics: Psychological and Spiritual Lessons from Islamic History** — Dr. Rania Awaad, Yusif Salaam Conn, Meve Nursoy-Demir URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/coping-with-pandemics-psychological-and-spiritual-lessons-from-islamic-history --- ### Family & Community Research on parenting, marriage, Muslim youth, education, and community. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/family-community - **Building Resilience: The Psychology Behind Raising Unapologetic Muslim Children** — Sarah Sultan, Najwa Awad URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/building-resilience-the-psychology-behind-raising-unapologetic-muslim-children - **Raising Resilient Muslim Youth: Strategies for Building a Strong Muslim Identity in Children** — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/raising-resilient-muslim-youth-strategies-for-building-a-strong-muslim-identity-in-children - **Islamic Parenting Strategies: How to Help Children Feel Safe in their Attachment to God and Parents** — Sarah Sultan, Najwa Awad URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islamic-parenting-strategies-how-to-help-children-feel-safe-in-their-attachment-to-god-and-parents - **How to Raise Religious Teens: A Self-Determination Theory Approach** — Dr. Jihad Saafir, Dr. Osman Umarji URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-to-raise-religious-teens-a-self-determination-theory-approach - **The Importance of Conscious Parenting in Raising Confident Muslims** — Roohi Tahir URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-importance-of-conscious-parenting-in-raising-confident-muslims - **Will My Children Be Muslim? The Development of Religious Identity in Young People** — Dr. Osman Umarji URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/will-my-children-be-muslim-the-development-of-religious-identity-in-young-people - **Talking to Teens about Drugs and Alcohol: A Qur'anic Approach** — Dr. Jibran Khokhar URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/talking-to-teens-about-drugs-a-quranic-approach - **Insights for Muslim American Youth Development: Culturally-Centered Youth Approaches in the Black American Community** — Dr. Husain Lateef URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/insights-for-muslim-american-youth-development - **Marriage and Gender Roles in Islam: Beyond Rights and Duties** — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/marriage-and-gender-roles-in-islam-beyond-rights-and-duties - **Gender Uniqueness in Islam and the Significance of Fatherhood** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy, Dr. Tahir Khwaja URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/gender-uniqueness-in-islam-and-the-significance-of-fatherhood - **Islam and Violence Against Women: A Critical Look at Domestic Violence and Honor Killings** — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek, Dr. Omar Suleiman, Dr. Jonathan Brown URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islamic-view-on-domestic-violence - **All That We Lost: The Colonized Mind and the Decline of the Islamic Education System** — Faisal Malik URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-colonized-mind-and-the-decline-of-the-islamic-education-system - **Culture as Contestation: Planting Good Seeds in the Nation's Soil** — Dr. Zara Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/culture-as-contestation-planting-good-seeds-in-the-nations-soil - **Is it Cultural or Religious? The Role of Culture in Islam** — Dr. Muhammad Khalifa, Dr. Omar Suleiman, Dr. James Wright URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/ancestral-knowledge-and-american-muslims-rooting-cultural-resistance-in-islam - **Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles** — Dr. Hassan Elwan, Dr. Osman Umarji URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/belief-in-divine-love-discovering-spiritual-attachment-styles --- ### Nature & Science Islam and science: evolution, health, technology, the environment, and Islamic intellectual history. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/nature-science - **Human Origins — Part 1: Theological Conclusions and Empirical Limitations** — Dr. Nazir Khan, Dr. Yasir Qadhi URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/human-origins-part-1-theological-conclusions-and-empirical-limitations - **Human Origins — Part 2: Evolution and the Failures of Naturalism** — Dr. Nazir Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/human-origins-part-2-evolution-and-the-failures-of-naturalism - **Facts vs. Interpretations: Understanding Islam & Evolution** — Dr. Yamina Bouguenaya URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/facts-vs-interpretations-understanding-islam-evolution - **Tawaqquf and Acceptance of Human Evolution** — Dr. David Solomon Jalajel URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/tawaqquf-and-acceptance-of-human-evolution - **When the Earth Speaks Against Us: Environmental Ethics in Islam** — Afsan Redwan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/when-the-earth-speaks-against-us-environmental-ethics-in-islam - **Saving Truth and Beauty: The Destruction of Nature and the Islamic Solution** — Rhamis Kent URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/saving-truth-and-beauty-the-destruction-of-nature-and-the-islamic-solution - **Immortality on Earth? Transhumanism through Islamic Lenses** — Tamim Mobayed URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/immortality-on-earth-transhumanism-through-islamic-lenses - **Taking Account of Tech: Fulfilling Our Personhood in the Smartphone Era** — Dr. Zara Khan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/taking-account-of-tech-fulfilling-our-personhood-in-the-smartphone-era - **The Technology of Happiness** — Dr. Edward Omar Moad URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-technology-of-happiness - **Pulling the Plug: The Islamic Perspectives on End-of-Life Care** — Maryam Sultan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/pulling-the-plug-the-islamic-perspectives-on-end-of-life-care --- ### Data Empirical survey research and social science reports on Muslim communities. Browse: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/data - **"What Causes Muslims to Doubt Islam? A Quantitative Analysis"** — Dr. Youssef Chouhoud URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/what-causes-muslims-to-doubt-islam-a-quantitative-analysis - **Modern Pathways to Doubt in Islam** — Dr. Youssef Chouhoud URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/modern-pathways-to-doubt-in-islam - **Being Black and Muslim in America: A Study on Identity and Well-Being** — Dr. Osman Umarji, Dr. Husain Lateef URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/being-black-and-muslim-in-america - **Can Childhood Experiences Predict Religiosity and Doubt in Adults? An Empirical Analysis of Muslims** — Dr. Osman Umarji URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/can-childhood-experiences-predict-religiosity-and-doubt-in-adults - **Parenting Style and Our Relationship With God: The Influence of Parental Love on Our Perception of God** — Dr. Osman Umarji, Dr. Hassan Elwan URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/parenting-style-and-our-relationship-with-god-the-influence-of-parental-love-on-our-perception-of-god - **Will My Children Be Muslim? The Development of Religious Identity in Young People** — Dr. Osman Umarji URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/will-my-children-be-muslim-the-development-of-religious-identity-in-young-people - **How Muslims Feel About Ramadan 2020: A Report** — Dr. Osman Umarji, Hajer Nakua URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-muslims-feel-about-ramadan-2020-a-report - **Closer in Quarantine: A Study of Successful Marriage in Social Isolation** — Menahal Begawala, Dr. Osman Umarji URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/closer-in-quarantine-a-study-of-successful-marriage-in-social-isolation For a full searchable index of all 260+ papers: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read For structured data on all research topics: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/api/v1/webmcp/topics ## What Islam Says About Yaqeen's "What Islam Says About" series provides comprehensive, scholar-reviewed answers to the most commonly asked questions about Islam. Each pillar page covers a single topic and is organized as a Q&A with 8–24 questions and answers. Browse all pillars: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/what-islam-says-about For machine-readable access to all pillar data: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/api/v1/webmcp/pillars For a single pillar with all questions and deep-link URLs (replace `{slug}`): https://yaqeeninstitute.org/api/v1/webmcp/pillars?slug={slug} ### Basics of Islam (24 questions) What is Islam? What do Muslims believe? Who is Allah? Who is Prophet Muhammad? What is the Qur'an? What are the five pillars? What is Ramadan? Who is Jesus in Islam? Are there dietary restrictions in Islam? URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/what-islam-says-about/basics-of-islam ### Ramadan (16 questions) What is Ramadan? When is Ramadan? How do you observe Ramadan? Who must fast? What is Laylatul Qadr? What is Zakat al-Fitr? What is Eid al-Fitr? URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/what-islam-says-about/ramadan ### Mental Health & Wellness (18 questions) How does Islam nourish emotional well-being? Does Islam guide mental illness? How does Islam address anxiety, depression, and self-doubt? What is tazkiyah? Are OCD tendencies related to Satanic whispers? What does Islam say about mindfulness and meditation? URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/what-islam-says-about/islam-and-mental-health-and-wellness ### Women in Islam (13 questions) What are the rights of women in Islam? Are men and women equal? What is hijab? Is hijab mandatory? Does Islam oppress women? Are honor killings allowed? Can a woman divorce her husband? URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/what-islam-says-about/islam-and-women ### Peace & Violence (13 questions) Is Islam a religion of peace or violence? What does jihad mean? Does the Qur'an say to kill non-believers? Did Islam spread through violence? Is blasphemy punishable by death? Does Islam allow honor killings? URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/what-islam-says-about/islam-and-violence ### Hajj and Umrah (16 questions) What is Hajj? Why is Hajj important? When is Hajj? Who must perform Hajj? What is Umrah? What is the Ka'bah? URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/what-islam-says-about/hajj-and-umrah ### Shariah (8 questions) What is Sharia? What is the history of Sharia? Where does Sharia come from? What is fiqh? What is a fatwa? Is Sharia uniform and unchanging? URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/what-islam-says-about/shariah ### Spirituality (10 questions) What is Islamic spirituality? How does Islam understand the soul? What is divine revelation? How do we know the Qur'an was divinely revealed? What is tawheed? How do we know God exists? URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/what-islam-says-about/islam-and-spirituality ## Video Series Yaqeen produces original multi-part video series covering faith, spirituality, history, and contemporary issues. All series are free to watch. Browse all series: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch Full series index with episode links (markdown): https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch.md Full series index (API): https://yaqeeninstitute.org/api/v1/webmcp/series Each series has a machine-readable markdown page at `/series/{slug}.md` listing all episodes. Each episode has a markdown page at `/watch/series/{series-slug}/{video-slug}.md` with the full timestamped transcript, summary, key points, and chapter markers. ### Qur'an 30 for 30 (Seasons 1–6) Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro reflect on each chapter (surah) of the Qur'an across 30 nightly episodes, one per night of Ramadan. Six seasons of thematic tafsir. Season 5 focuses on the stories of the Qur'an; Season 4 on themes of the Qur'an. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/quran-30-for-30 Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/quran-30-for-30.md ### Qur'an 30 for 30 | Season 7 (31 episodes) The most recent season — nightly Ramadan 2026 reflections on each juz with a rotating panel of guest scholars. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/quran-30-for-30-season-7 Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/quran-30-for-30-season-7.md ### The Firsts — Sahaba Stories (178 episodes) The life stories of the companions (Sahaba) of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — forerunners in every age and circumstance. The largest series in Yaqeen's library. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/the-firsts Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/the-firsts.md ### Proofs of Prophethood (30 episodes) A comprehensive video series examining rational and historical proofs for the prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ, including his character, accomplishments, miracles, and prophecies. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/proofs-of-prophethood Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/proofs-of-prophethood.md ### Judgment Day: Deeds That Light the Way (31 episodes) A Ramadan series on what happens after death — the scales of deeds, the bridge of Sirat, and the deeds that will illuminate the path to Jannah on Judgment Day. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/judgment-day-deeds-that-light-the-way Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/judgment-day-deeds-that-light-the-way.md ### Jannah: Home at Last (31 episodes) A vivid, hadith-based exploration of Paradise — its descriptions, its people, and how to earn it. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/jannah-home-at-last Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/jannah-home-at-last.md ### Meeting Muhammad ﷺ (31 episodes) A 2021 Ramadan series imagining what it would be like to meet the Prophet ﷺ — drawn from authentic accounts of his character, habits, and interactions. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/meeting-muhammad-a-ramadan-series Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/meeting-muhammad-a-ramadan-series.md ### Allah Loves... (31 episodes) Sh. Omar Suleiman explores who and what Allah loves as described in the Qur'an — acts, qualities, and character traits that draw a person closer to Allah. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/allah-loves Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/allah-loves.md ### The Other Side — Barzakh and Beyond (32 episodes) A deep dive into the unseen realities: the Barzakh (life between death and resurrection), the ghayb, and the akhirah. What happens when we die? URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/the-other-side-barzakh-and-beyond Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/the-other-side-barzakh-and-beyond.md ### Angels in Your Presence (30 episodes) A series on the angels that accompany every person — what causes them to stay, what causes them to leave, and how our daily actions affect them. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/angels-in-your-presence Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/angels-in-your-presence.md ### Prayers of the Pious (31 episodes) The personal supplications and prayers of the righteous predecessors, teaching how to call upon Allah as the pious scholars and companions did. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/prayers-of-the-pious Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/prayers-of-the-pious.md ### The Faith Revival (30 episodes) Sh. Omar Suleiman covers 30 Qur'anic verses, supplications, hadiths, and sayings on protecting and strengthening faith (iman). URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/faith-revival Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/faith-revival.md ### Guidebook to God (30 episodes) A practical series on the road to righteousness — how to be a better Muslim through consistent, approachable spiritual habits. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/guidebook-to-god Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/guidebook-to-god.md ### 5 Pillars Made Plain (30 episodes) A complete explainer series on the five pillars of Islam — Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj — with accessible, scholar-reviewed commentary. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/five-pillars-of-islam Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/five-pillars-of-islam.md ### 40 Hadiths on Social Justice (41 episodes) Dr. Omar Suleiman presents 40 hadiths showing how the Prophet ﷺ addressed social justice — poverty, racism, oppression, and community responsibility. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/40-hadiths-on-social-justice Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/40-hadiths-on-social-justice.md ### Road to Return — How to Come Back from Sin (41 episodes) Sh. Yahya Ibrahim guides viewers through the process of sincere repentance — what tawbah is, how to make it, and how to sustain change after sin. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/road-to-return Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/road-to-return.md ### Trauma: Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You (37 episodes) A series by licensed therapists Najwa Awad and Sarah Sultan on trauma, its impact on faith, and the path to healing using the Duha Approach. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/trauma Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/trauma.md ### Names of Allah (23 episodes) A scholarly exploration of Allah's names and attributes (asma wa sifat) — what they mean, how they appear in the Qur'an, and how they shape the believer's relationship with God. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/names-of-allah Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/names-of-allah.md ### DoubleTake Podcast (50 episodes) An Islamic podcast that sparks conversations with scholars about contemporary questions. Season 4 is currently streaming. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/doubletake-with-yaqeen-podcast Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/doubletake-with-yaqeen-podcast.md ### Deeper into Dhikr (11 episodes) A series on establishing a meaningful dhikr (remembrance of Allah) habit — the spiritual science behind SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/deeper-into-dhikr Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/deeper-into-dhikr.md ### In Pursuit of Conviction (3 episodes) The foundational series on building and maintaining Islamic conviction (yaqeen) — covering faith and certainty, proving God's existence, and belief in angels. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/in-pursuit-of-conviction Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/in-pursuit-of-conviction.md ### Deeds to Habit (28 episodes) Based on the hadith that the best deeds are those done consistently, this series helps viewers build small, sustainable Islamic habits. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/deeds-to-habit Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/deeds-to-habit.md ### Palestine (93 episodes) A collection of talks, lectures, and reflections on the Palestinian cause through an Islamic lens — history, faith, theodicy, and activism. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/palestine Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/palestine.md ### Islam and the Black American (14 episodes) A series examining the deep, often overlooked historical intersection of Islam and Black America — from early Muslim enslaved people to the civil rights era and today. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/islam-and-the-black-american Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/islam-and-the-black-american.md ### Gender and Islam (10 episodes) A series engaging contemporary discourse on gender, femininity, and masculinity from an Islamic perspective grounded in scripture and classical scholarship. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/gender-and-islam Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/gender-and-islam.md ### Holistic Healing: Islam's Legacy of Mental Health (6 episodes) Dr. Rania Awaad and colleagues explore how Islamic civilization historically understood and treated mental illness — an often-forgotten legacy of Islamic medical scholarship. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/holistic-healing-islams-legacy-of-mental-health Markdown: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/holistic-healing-islams-legacy-of-mental-health.md ## Books Yaqeen Institute has published 14 full-length books. All are free to download. Physical and audio editions are available for select titles. Browse all books: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books - **Qur'an 30 for 30 Life Lessons Journal** — Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Ismail Kamdar Accompanies Season 6 of Qur'an 30 for 30, providing 90 life lessons drawn from 90 Qur'anic verses with journaling space for personal reflection. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/quran-30-for-30-life-lesson-journal - **Qur'an 30 for 30: Thematic Tafsir** — Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Ismail Kamdar A compilation of insights drawn from four seasons of Qur'an 30 for 30, offering thematic commentary on the entire Qur'an. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/quran-30-for-30-thematic-tafsir - **The Straight Path: How Surah al-Fatiha Addresses Modern Ideologies** — Dr. Nazir Khan Explores how Surah al-Fatiha confronts and dismantles ten major modern ideologies, written in the context of the genocide in Gaza as a demonstration of the failure of secular moral frameworks. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/the-straight-path-how-surah-al-fatiha-addresses-modern-ideologies - **The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad** — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy A comprehensive, rationally argued case for the prophethood of Muhammad (s), drawing on historical, moral, and intellectual proofs. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/proofs-of-prophethood - **Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You: Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Faith** — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan A guide to understanding trauma and its effects on the body, mind, and soul, utilizing the Duha Approach to healing from a faith-integrated perspective. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/your-lord-has-not-forsaken-you - **A Du'a Away: A Companion Journal** — Dr. Omar Suleiman A beautifully designed ebook and journal featuring a comprehensive collection of Prophetic supplications (du'as) with insight and reflection prompts. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/a-dua-away - **A Du'a a Day: Prophetic Prayers for Ramadan** — Dr. Tahir Wyatt A collection of 29 du'as to learn and use throughout the month of Ramadan, with commentary on each supplication. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/a-dua-a-day-prophetic-prayers-for-ramadan - **Prophetic Prayers for Relief and Protection** — Dr. Tahir Wyatt A concise du'a ebook featuring powerful Prophetic supplications for protection from calamities and relief during hardship. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/prophetic-prayers-for-relief-and-protection - **Secrets of Salah: The Hidden Gems of Prayer (Companion Journal)** — Dr. Omar Suleiman Commentary and spiritual gems for each step of the salah (Islamic prayer), with journaling space to deepen one's connection to worship. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/secrets-of-salah-the-hidden-gems-of-prayer-companion-journal - **Deeper into Dhikr: A Companion Guide** — Dr. Omar Suleiman A companion guide to the Deeper into Dhikr video series, designed to help readers establish a consistent dhikr (remembrance of Allah) habit. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/deeper-into-dhikr-companion - **40 Prophetic Hadiths on Health & Well-being** — Dr. Hatem al-Haj A study of 40 hadith offering timeless Prophetic guidance on maintaining physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/40-prophetic-hadith-health-well-being - **Habits to Win** — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek A workbook for kickstarting habit-building exercises, drawing on related hadith and Qur'anic verses for motivation and framework. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/habits-to-win - **The Shukr Lifestyle: A Gratitude Journal** — Ismail Kamdar, Roohi Tahir A journal designed to build a gratitude mindset through daily habits, reflection on the Qur'an and Sunnah, and gratitude activities rooted in Islamic tradition. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/the-shukr-lifestyle - **In the Voice of Jannah** — Hafsa Kapadia, Jenn Fannoun, Hana Al-Harastani A poetry anthology written from the perspective of Jannah (Paradise), inviting readers to reflect on what awaits the believers and to aspire toward it. URL: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/books/in-the-voice-of-jannah For structured data on all books including download URLs and Amazon links: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/api/v1/webmcp/books ## Markdown Endpoints Yaqeen exposes clean, LLM-readable `.md` versions of its key content pages. These pages include full metadata, transcripts (for videos), and cross-links to related content. No authentication required. ### Entry Points - **All video series directory**: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch.md - **Topic index — Faith**: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/faith.md - **Topic index — Sharia**: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/sharia.md - **Topic index — History**: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/history.md - **Topic index — Politics & Practical Theology**: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/politics-practical-theology.md - **Topic index — Psychology & Mental Health**: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/psychology-mental-health.md - **Topic index — Family & Community**: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/family-community.md - **Topic index — Nature & Science**: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/nature-science.md ### URL Patterns Append `.md` to any of the following URL types to get a markdown version: - `/series/{slug}.md` — Full episode list for a series, with links to each episode transcript - `/watch/series/{series-slug}/{video-slug}.md` — Individual video page: title, metadata, summary, key points, chapters, and full timestamped transcript - `/topic/{slug}.md` — Content index for a topic: subtopics, videos, and papers **Example:** - https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/quran-30-for-30-season-7.md - https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/quran-30-for-30-season-7/quran-30-for-30-season-7-juz-3.md - https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/faith.md ## Key Pages - All research: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read - Videos: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch - Videos (markdown): https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch.md - Topics index: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topics - Curriculum: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum - About Yaqeen: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/about-us - Our scholars: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/team - Donate: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/donate ## Frequently Cited Content Areas - Islam and mental health / depression / anxiety - Does God exist? 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When citing Yaqeen content, please link to the original article URL on yaqeeninstitute.org. ## AI Agent API (WebMCP) Yaqeen Institute exposes a machine-readable REST API for AI agents at `/api/v1/webmcp/`. All endpoints are HTTP GET and return JSON. A full machine-readable manifest is available at: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/api/v1/webmcp ### Available Endpoints - **GET /api/v1/webmcp/article?slug={slug}** — metadata for a paper or blog post (title, author, abstract, topics, tags, published date, URL). Add `&include_content=true` for an opening excerpt. - **GET /api/v1/webmcp/video?slug={slug}** — metadata for a video (title, author, abstract, topics, video URL, transcript summary, chapters, series name, published date). - **GET /api/v1/webmcp/series** — list all series (name, slug, description, episode count, URL). Add `?slug={slug}` for full episode list. - **GET /api/v1/webmcp/scholar?slug={slug}** — scholar profile (name, bio, designation, department, thumbnail, total publications, 20 most recent publications). - **GET /api/v1/webmcp/curriculum** — all curriculum topics with unit counts. Add `?topic_slug={slug}` for full unit list with descriptions and download URLs. - **GET /api/v1/webmcp/topics** — all research topics with names, slugs, article counts, and browse URLs. - **GET /api/v1/webmcp/pillars** — all "What Islam Says About" pillar pages with descriptions and section counts. Add `?slug={slug}` for a single pillar with all Q&A section questions and deep-link anchor URLs. - **GET /api/v1/webmcp/books** — all books (title, authors, description, download URL, Amazon link). 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Add `?year={year}` to filter. - **GET /api/v1/webmcp/video-segments?slug={slug}&query={q}** — search a video's transcript for a keyword and return matching segments with timecodes and deep-link URLs. ### Markdown Content Endpoints Human and LLM-readable plain text alternatives for key content pages: - **GET /watch.md** — directory of all 107 video series with episode counts and links to each series markdown page. - **GET /series/{slug}.md** — full episode list for a series (title, author, date per episode), each linking to its video markdown page. Example: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/series/quran-30-for-30-season-7.md - **GET /watch/series/{series-slug}/{video-slug}.md** — individual video page with: title, author, series, topics, YouTube URL, summary, key points, chapter markers, full timestamped transcript (15-second paragraphs), and links to other episodes. Example: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/quran-30-for-30-season-7/quran-30-for-30-season-7-juz-3.md - **GET /topic/{slug}.md** — content index for a topic: description, subtopics with resource counts, top 50 videos, top 30 papers. Example: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/faith.md ~~~ ## llms-full Not found.