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Deferred Maintenance, ‘Expensive’ Costs – Part (1)

Maintaining the Islamic Center: A Sacred Responsibility The Islamic Center in Stillwater stands as more than just a building in our community; it is a house of worship, a place of learning, and a sanctuary where believers gather to strengthen their faith and connection with Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala. Yet, as we walk through its…

Celebrating Completion of the Seerah Series in Arabic

It is with the blessings and grace of God, the Almighty, that The Islamic Center in Stillwater Da’wah, Media and Technology team proudly announces the completion of the Seerah series in Arabic, now available with auto-generated English subtitles. Over a dedicated period of 18 months and spanning more than one hundred and sixty episodes, each…

Celebrating the 100th weekly article in the Stillwater News Press

Saturday, November 29, 2025, marked the publication of my 100th weekly article in the Stillwater News Press (SNP), a milestone that fills me with gratitude and joy. For one hundred consecutive weeks, I have been writing about Islam, love, unity, and solidarity, with the hope of building bridges of understanding and compassion within our community.…

ConveyIslam.org, A New Initiative to Convey The Message

It is by the blessing of Allah that the Da‘wah, Media, and Technology Group announces the launch of conveyislam.org, a new initiative to help fulfill the command of the Messenger (peace and blessings of God be upon him) to “convey from me, even if it is one verse.” Conveyislam.org is one website among many that…

Our Masjid Is Our Shared Responsibility

One of the great blessings Allah, Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala, has bestowed upon this community is our Islamic Center—a house where His name is mentioned, where prayers are offered, and where children and adults learn about their faith. Allah reminds us, “And Cooperate in goodness and righteousness, and do not cooperate in sin and transgression. And…

Finding Gratitude and Unity: A Muslim Perspective on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving, at its core, is a deeply human holiday dedicated to gratitude (Shukr), unity, and shared abundance. For Muslims living in the West, this celebration resonates strongly with fundamental Islamic values. Our faith teaches us that gratitude is half of faith, and acknowledging God’s (Allah’s) blessings, both manifest and hidden, is a continuous obligation, not…