Current Arsenal and Former Ravens fan

“Salafi burnout” is recycled polemics. Playbook: • Fake/dubious account • Builds a history • Then “leaves” Same tactic used by Islamophobes: inflate apostasy claims without reliable evidence. In reality, it reflects frustration at the spread of Salafiyyah.

To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون News just reached me regarding the death of our Shaykh, the Imam of Ahl al-Sunnah, Shaykh Rabī’ b. Hādī al-Madkhalī. May Allāh have mercy upon him and grant Him Paradise.

Another historical and monumental year for the community at Germantown Masjid this Ramadan 1446/2025: – 295 people embraced Islam at the Masjid – Feeding the entire community: brothers and sisters, every night – Daily classes on the Beautiful Names of Allah – Youth ifṭār with 200+ in attendance – Masjid packed throughout the month – Major projects underway, including a new Masjid in shāʾ Allāh – Countless behind-the-scenes initiatives May Allah accept these noble efforts, forgive us our shortcomings, and continue to bless this community. I thank Allah for allowing us to be part of something so special. The growth is clear, and the development speaks for itself!

Elon Musk is @elonmusk. He is not your ally nor savior. Many Muslims are upset at his recent comments, but what did we actually expect from him? Is he governed by Islam? Is he governed by principles and morals? He is a businessman and investor. However, this does not qualify him to solve the humanitarian disaster in Gaza nor validate his opinions. This mentality is one of the underlying reasons for our current predicament and weakness. As a nation we are constantly raising and idolizing unfit and unqualified individuals, then when they are proven to be unworthy we swiftly drop them, causing more confusion and desperation among an already vulnerable audience. The same was done with Jordan Peterson, Lebron James, and others. What did Allah say about those amazed by the wealth of Qarun (Al-Qasas: 79-83)? This mindset has been spoken about in the Quran, but do we read the Book of Allah? Instead of attaching prestige and importance to the opinions and views of our senior scholars, Muslim influencers have us racing to listen to teenage celebrities, rappers, athletes, billionaires and political commentators. The Prophet ﷺ spoke about a time when the masses will take the unlearned as their leaders: “They will be asked questions, and thus give rulings without knowledge. They will go astray and lead others astray.” Bukhari and Muslim There is a verse in the Quran to help us navigate during turbulent times: “And when there comes to them information about security or fear, they publicize it. Had they referred it back to the Messenger or to those in authority among them, then the proper investigators would have (correctly) understood it. Had it not been for the Grace of Allah upon you and His Mercy, you would have followed Satan, except for a few.” (Al-Nisa: 83) When we ignore these directives in our fervent desire to aid the weak and oppressed, we will potentially follow the footsteps of the Devil, and have ourselves and our listeners running around like headless chickens. We all need to learn, read, understand and ponder upon the Quran more, and apply it both in our lives and to the current dilemmas facing us and our nation.