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Red-Pill Misconceptions: Leading Women Isn’t the Same as Leading Men
The red-pill community often talks about “men taking responsibility” and “being leaders.” On the surface, this sounds good — Islam also emphasizes the role of men as qawwamun (protectors and maintainers) of women. But the problem is that many in the red-pill space take this leadership idea and apply it as if they were leading…
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Islam and Women’s Rights: Beyond Equality, Towards Justice
One of the most common criticisms brought forward by modern feminists against Islam is that it supposedly denies women their rights. They point to differences in certain rulings, such as inheritance shares, leadership roles, or the requirement of a wali (guardian) in marriage, as evidence of inequality. However, these arguments often come from viewing the…
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Islam: A Balanced Solution to the Red-Pill and Feminist Divide
In recent years, the internet has been flooded with two growing movements that often seem to be at war with each other — modern feminism and the “red-pill” community. Feminism, in its current form, often focuses on women reclaiming power and freedom, sometimes to the point of rejecting traditional roles entirely. The red-pill community, on…
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Balance, Not Burnout: The Prophetic Way of Living a Sustainable Life
Burnout is everywhere. Work stress. Family pressure. Religious guilt. Personal expectations. But Islam wasn’t sent to exhaust us — it was sent to balance us. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that the best path is the middle one. He discouraged extremes — in worship, lifestyle, and even in ambition. “The best deeds are those done…
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The Beauty of Istighfar: Why Seeking Forgiveness Is More Than Saying Sorry
Istighfar is more than a ritual phrase. It’s a return. A quiet, sincere turning back to the One who knows you better than you know yourself. The Prophet ﷺ used to seek forgiveness more than 70 times a day — and he was sinless. If that doesn’t show its importance, what else will? “So say,…
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When the Heart Feels Heavy: What Islam Teaches About Emotional Burdens
We all carry things the world can’t see — doubts, grief, restlessness, guilt. Some days it’s harder to get out of bed. Some days you don’t feel like talking. And that’s okay. Even the most beloved people in Islam felt the weight of this life. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, despite being supported by revelation, experienced…
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Respecting Your Teacher: A Forgotten Sunnah
In a world where everyone’s a “self-made expert” and information is a Google search away, we’re slowly losing something essential — respect for our teachers. We don’t mean just school teachers. We’re talking about anyone who teaches us something valuable — a mentor, a scholar, a parent, or even a friend who guides us to…
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Kindness Is Strength, Especially in Hard Times
Being kind when life is easy is no great feat. Smiles come naturally when things go your way, when your heart is light, and your plate is full. But when you’re tested, when you’re tired, wronged, misunderstood, or just plain overwhelmed, that’s when your character truly shows. Islam doesn’t just encourage good character. It defines…
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Faith Isn’t Meant to Be Blind
Too often, we’re told: “Just follow what the scholar says,” or “Don’t ask too much.” But is that really what Islam wants from us? Islam is a faith built on knowledge (‘ilm), reflection (tafakkur), and deep understanding (fiqh). The Qur’an itself repeatedly calls us to think, ponder, question, and observe. Faith in Islam isn’t meant…