The idea of this section is to examine critically a number of contemporary issues that are causing controversy within the Muslim community or in the general society as a whole. The idea is to help clarify some of these issues, which are confusing for many in the community, but particularly the youth.

On Converts and Islamic Identity

Music and its permissibility

On the problems of alcohol

On the Issue of the Legality of Smoking

On the Issue of Women Maraja'

On hijab

On niqab

On Hijab and Integration

On the Importance of Prayer Spaces in Schools and Workplaces

On Hijab and the Raising of Daughters

Halal food and spirituality

Islam and vegetarianism

The Role of Ijtihad in Legislation by Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari

The Role of Reason in Ijtihad by Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari

Islam, Dialogue, and Civil Society - By Sayyid Muhammad Khatami, former president of Iran (external site)

Islam and Women

On sex and marriage

On Evolution and Religion

Toward an Islamic Renaissance

Professions to Build the Community

On the Need to Develop Aza' in Western Languages and Styles

The promise of nuclear power

On the Islamic Conception of Freedom

Environmental Issues 

War and Terrorism