Making Sense of Islam

21/08/2026

NEW VIDEO:
On Love of the Holy Prophet

Since we are in the blessed month of Rabī' al-Awwal, I turn my thou...

20/08/2026

Why do Muslims commemorate the Prophet’s Birth?
At its heart, Mawlid is about gratitude.
It is an opportunity to remember the Prophet, reflect on his life, send blessings upon him, and thank Allah for the blessing of being from his Ummah.
The point is not simply to mark a date.
It is to pause, remember who the Prophet is, and renew our connection to his teachings and example.
Watch the full discussion on YouTube.
Next in our Islamic Holidays series: How did Mawlid become a formal celebration?

https://youtu.be/QGusJH1HOXM?si=WjpRKV4BgOcusOaY

17/08/2026

How exact do you need to be when facing the Qibla?
Does your prayer require perfect alignment - or is there some acceptable variation in direction?
It is a practical question, especially when praying somewhere unfamiliar or when different Qibla indicators seem to point slightly differently.
Watch the full answer on YouTube to understand how Islamic law approaches facing the Qibla.

https://youtu.be/eBKsQmGFBwE?si=xKozy27VDYa0ctq9

13/08/2026

03/08/2026

Let's breakdown the process of issuing a fatwa in this mini-series....

03/08/2026

NEW VIDEO:

There are different ways of thinking and therefore different times/...

02/08/2026

NEW VIDEO:

Just a quick second part answering a host of questions I received o...