Dr. Shabir Ally responds to a question about whether someone raised in a Muslim family but largely disconnected from the faith needs to retake the shahadah after returning to Islam, explaining that most scholars consider such a person to have remained Muslim unless they explicitly adopted another belief system. As a result, retaking the shahadah is not required when they begin practicing more seriously. However, he notes that repeating it voluntarily can be beneficial if it helps strengthen one’s sense of commitment and intention. Ultimately, he says, the choice depends on how the individual understands their own journey and whether they see themselves as always having been Muslim or as beginning anew. If you enjoy this video, please support our work financially by: Visiting our website http://www.QuranSpeaks.com OR Sending an etransfer to iGive@QuranSpeaks.com OR Subscribing monthly at Patreon.com/QuranSpeaks ► DONATE: http://www.quranspeaks.com/ ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=quranspeaks Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/LetTheQuranSpeak Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/QuranSpeaks.tv Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/Quran_Speaks

Dr. Zaheera Soomar explains that following the example of the companions of the Prophet ﷺ means exercising our own agency to create change for Palestine. Trust in God must be paired with action. Watch the full interview linked below! #islam #muslim #quran #islamicpost #islamicreminder #FreePalestine #Palestine #Gaza #BDS

Dr. Shabir Ally responds to a question about how practicing Muslims can navigate marriage choices when their parents prioritize cultural expectations over religious values, explaining that Islam emphasizes kindness toward parents without granting them absolute authority over their children’s marital decisions. Watch the full video! #islam #muslim #quran #islamicpost #islamicreminder

Dr. Zaheera Soomar reminds us that the struggle for a free Palestine does not stop. Continue to boycott, continue to speak about Gaza, and continue to protest. Our voices matter. We have power, and we must use our voices. Watch the full interview! #islam #muslim #quran #islamicpost #islamicreminder #FreePalestine #Palestine #Gaza #BDS

Dr. Shabir challenges a common assumption among Muslims by explaining that the strong emphasis on intentions comes more from Hadith than from the Quran itself. The Quran largely presumes that believers are sincere, focusing less on constant inner self-policing and more on faithful devotion to God alone. While intention clearly matters in certain contexts, such as distinguishing between accidental harm and deliberate wrongdoing, or condemning charity done for show by disbelievers, the Quran does not present believers as perpetually suspect of hidden motives. Dr. Shabir warns that an over-obsession with intentions can make people anxious and dissatisfied, endlessly questioning whether their good deeds were “pure enough.” Instead, he calls for balance: believers should act with the aim of pleasing God, accept that some acts of worship are naturally public and even meant to be visible, and reserve privacy for voluntary good deeds, without turning sincerity into a source of spiritual stress rather than moral clarity. If you enjoy this video, please support our work financially by: Visiting our website http://www.QuranSpeaks.com OR Sending an etransfer to iGive@QuranSpeaks.com OR Subscribing monthly at Patreon.com/QuranSpeaks ► DONATE: http://www.quranspeaks.com/ ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=quranspeaks Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/LetTheQuranSpeak Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/QuranSpeaks.tv Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/Quran_Speaks