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IlmFest 2011 Houston: Reflections
As I entered Hilton Americas in Houston, Texas last Saturday, a feeling of peaceful familiarity overtook me. Since moving from a major city on the east coast to a sleepy suburb on the other side of the country, I have … Read More »
IlmFest Southern California: A Day to be Remembered
Nearly two thousand attendees from throughout the West Coast packed the second floor of the Anaheim Hilton on Sunday, December 25th, 2011. After years of waiting, making dua’, and working for it, AlMaghrib’s one-day conference, IlmFest, finally made its way … Read More »
Among the 500 Most Influential Muslims is AlMaghrib’s Own
We know him as the founder of AlMaghrib Institute, our admirable “Hajj Coach,” creator of the all-too-savory Taraweeh Truffles. This year, Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef has gained a new title as one of The 500 Most Influential Muslims around the world … Read More »
Guess who our new instructor is!
We’re so excited to introduce our latest instructor and welcome him to the AlMaghrib Family! But first, can you guess who it is? We’re taking your guesses right here: http://www.facebook.com/almaghribworld
What’s Ashura and was it ever mandatory to fast it?
So what is this day, when is it, and could it possibly have been made FARD upon this Ummah at a given point in time? Shaykh Waleed Basyouni reminds us about this very special day and the virtues of fasting … Read More »
Eid Mubarak Message from Abdulbary Yahya
From everyone at AlMaghrib Institute, we wish you a Eid Mubarak! May Allah (swt) accept your deeds and ours. Here’s a quick message from Abdulbary Yahya
The Truth Behind the Day of Arafah & its Name
The Second Day of Hajj: Yawmu-Arafah by Shaykh Yaser Birjas The Messenger of Allah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “ الحج عرفة “ or “Hajj is Arafah“. The Arabic text implies a very important concept of the meaning of Hajj. … Read More »
Press Conference Held to Bring AlMaghrib to Indonesia
Shaykh Abdulbary Yahya visited Malaysia to teach Seerah: The Shepard’s Path, but Indonesia capitalized on his presence between the weekends to hold a huge press conference in a bid to bring AlMaghrib to Jakarta. View the pictures from Shaykh Abdulbary’s … Read More »
Best Acts to Do in the Next 10 Days
Upon us are the best 10 days of the year – the days of action – the days of Dhul Hijjah Shaykh Yasir Qadhi shares with us tips on how to spend our time in these blessed days.
Rise of the East: When AlMaghrib Reached Malaysia
Once upon a time, when Shaykh Muhammad AlShareef drafted his first plan for AlMaghrib Institute, he envisioned an organization that would rejuvenate Islamic education systems in the West. It would take nine years before his idea is challenged.