A Night With CAIR
A Night With CAIR
By Hatim Hegab on March 9, 2026
Eight members of the Islamic Center represented the Islamic Society of Stillwater at CAIR's annual Iftar. The evening was as pleasant as always, and we enjoyed meeting prominent leaders from Oklahoma's Muslim community.
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Muslim Brothers, The Curse That Plagued The Ummah
Muslim Brothers, The Curse That Plagued The Ummah
By Hatim Hegab on February 25, 2026
Since the early turmoil caused by the Khawārij, no trial has afflicted the Muslim community as deeply as that posed by the group known as “the Muslim Brothers” – commonly, and in my view mistakenly, referred to as the “Muslim Brotherhood” or as they are known in Arabic, The Ikhwan. Ironically, in all their rallies, they raise copies of the Qur'an, just as the Khawarij did on the days of Ali ibn Abi Taleb.
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Islamic Teachings: The Debt
Islamic Teachings: The Debt
By Hatim Hegab on February 23, 2026
Debt is part of everyday life. Islam has left nothing without teaching us how to handle or deal with it. Debt is among the most intricate issues as it involves rights for both parties, the lender and the borrower.
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Transparency At Stillwater Islamic Center
Transparency At Stillwater Islamic Center
By Hatim Hegab on February 21, 2026
Transparency has been missing for years. Many members were kept in the dark, and questionable actions were committed that need answers. And as I heard a "brother" once scream inside the prayer hall: "We have rights".
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Book Review: How To Lie With Statistics?
Book Review: How To Lie With Statistics?
By Hatim Hegab on February 21, 2026
How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff is a concise, witty, and enduring guide that teaches readers how to evaluate statistical claims critically. First published in 1954, the book remains highly relevant despite its age, offering timeless lessons on spotting statistical manipulation in media, advertising, and public discourse.
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Waqf (Pledge or Endowment) In Islam. What Is It? What does it mean?
Waqf (Pledge or Endowment) In Islam. What Is It? What does it mean?
By Hatim Hegab on February 16, 2026
What is Waqf (Endowment)?
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Everyone Should Carry Their Responsibility
Everyone Should Carry Their Responsibility
By Hatim Hegab on February 8, 2026
In this hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) teaches us the true meaning of responsibility. In Islam, every person has a specific duty that they are accountable for and must uphold. Leaders have their own responsibilities and will be questioned by God about how they fulfilled them. Likewise, a man is responsible for his household—his wife and children—their food, clothing, education, upbringing, and religious guidance. Every member of society carries their own share of responsibility as well, according to their role and position.
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Secrecy vs Transparency – Everyone Is Entitled To His Actions
Secrecy vs Transparency – Everyone Is Entitled To His Actions
By Hatim Hegab on February 6, 2026
On January 26, 2026, The AsSiddique Post received documented information indicating that many ongoing issues at the Islamic Center are not simply the result of personal differences, as previously assumed, but arise from deeper and more serious problems within the community.
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Good Deeds: The Bridge to Divine Acceptance – Friday Sermon

Good Deeds: The Bridge to Divine Acceptance – Friday Sermon

By Hatim Hegab on December 17, 2025

The Four Stages to Spiritual Destruction

The Four Stages to Spiritual Destruction

By Hatim Hegab on December 17, 2025

Harvests of Tongues
Harvests of Tongues
By Hatim Hegab on March 13, 2026
A powerful story from the Prophet on the danger of backbiting. The moral of the story is simple: hold your tongue, for there surely the Prophet has warned against it and warned of consequences.
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Book Review: Cannery Row
Book Review: Cannery Row
By Hatim Hegab on March 12, 2026
Published in 1945 during the final stages of World War II, Cannery Row emerged as John Steinbeck's deliberate departure from the stark social realism that defined his earlier masterpieces.
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Al-Bara ibn Malik
Al-Bara ibn Malik
By Hatim Hegab on March 12, 2026
Al-Baraʾ ibn Malik was a brave Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), renowned for his exceptional courage in battle and his deep devotion to Islam.
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Habib An’Najjar
Habib An’Najjar
By Hatim Hegab on March 12, 2026
Habib al-Najjar, also known as Habib the Carpenter or “the Believer of the People of Yasin,” was a righteous man who lived in a village in Greater Syria, said to be Antioch. He is mentioned in the Qur’an without being named, in the verse: “And there came from the farthest end of the city a man, running. He said, ‘O my people, follow the messengers.’” (Yasin 36:20)
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Sincere Faith – A Powerful Story
Sincere Faith – A Powerful Story
By Hatim Hegab on March 11, 2026
How a simple ship journey turned the life of a man, led him to true, sincere faith that surpassed that of those who led him to the faith!
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Um Kulthum bint Uqbah ibn Abi Mu’ayt
Um Kulthum bint Uqbah ibn Abi Mu’ayt
By Hatim Hegab on March 9, 2026
Umm Kulthum bint Uqbah ibn Abi Mu'ayt was a noble Companion of the Prophet ﷺ from the Quraysh tribe. She was known for her extraordinary beauty, intelligence, love for knowledge, and her remarkable courage in embracing Islam during its most challenging early days.
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Laylatul Qadr
Laylatul Qadr
By Hatim Hegab on March 9, 2026
Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree, holds immense significance in Islam. Good deeds and charity performed on this night earn the reward equivalent to that of 83 years of worship (over 30,000 nights), as Allah—Glorified and Exalted—is He—has informed us in the Qur'an. This article explores how to prepare for and make the most of this blessed night.
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Musayka: When Islam Defends A Female Slave
Musayka: When Islam Defends A Female Slave
By Hatim Hegab on March 9, 2026
She was a slave belonging to Abdullah ibn Ubayy ibn Salul. In that era, a slave was owned both in soul and body. Her master sought to force her into adultery for profit, but she refused and sought the Prophet's help. The Qur'an was then revealed, prohibiting the coercion of women, whether free or enslaved, into such sins.
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