Seeking out the Seerah of the Prophet By Imam Fuad Allah ﷻ looked at the world and the condition that it was in the years leading up to the year 569-571 and deemed that it was time for a change for the trajectory that it was upon. This change came in the form of a new crescent moon that would luminate the entire world for the years to come. This moon that rose high above the arabian desert and then eventually the entire world was none other than the blessed Ahmed ﷺ‬ as the poet states:  إن...

This post was written by our Resident Scholar, Imam Fuad. To read his short bio, click here. It has been a little over a year since I moved to the Bay Area. Many of you reading this might not fully know what I do in the Bay Area. I want to take this opportunity to share some of the things I do locally, so hopefully you can benefit from the different programming I am able to provide because of MAS Bay Area. The first question that I usually get is who do I work for? I have been working with the...

Written and compiled by Ahmed Hegazy Muslims are one of the most diverse religious groups in the US. This diversity is reflected in the many different regions Muslims come from, including the different cuisines that are enjoyed by Muslims. There are many different factors that contribute to the diversity of Muslim cuisines. These include the various geographic regions where Muslims live, the other ethnic groups that make up the Muslim population, and the different cultural traditions that have...

By Imam Fuad Can you believe we are wrapping up the year and starting a new one? You are probably thinking what are you talking about, we are in the middle of July, we have nearly six more months before it is the new year! It’s understandable because according to the dominant culture, we won’t be welcoming in the new year for another six months. But as Muslims we have our own calendar we must be aware of. We are in the blessed and sacred month of Dhul Hijjah, this is the 12th month of the...

Summer in the San Francisco Bay Area is a unique experience. Unlike other parts of the country, the weather is not always hot and sunny. However, the Bay Area offers an incredible variety of events and activities that make it an exciting place to be during the summer months. In this blog post, we will explore three of the best things to do during a Bay Area summer. Hiking in the Bay The Bay Area is well-known for its stunning natural beauty, and summer is the perfect time to explore the many...