Dr. Eyad Qunaibi - English

Dr. Eyad Qunaibi - English

5/25/2025, 2:19:10 PM

*"So, do you really think Allah will hold me accountable if I slack a little in my hijab? Would the whole world stop? Has it become the greatest of problems? When the world is on fire and Muslims are being slaughtered, focusing on things like this is just absurd."* My dear daughter, the issue is not merely that "little bit" of slackness you take lightly. The real concern lies in what this slackness represents—it signals a generation that compromises Allah’s commands even in the face of a declared, ferocious war against their religion. Despite over a year and a half of heart-wrenching events that could break stone, which one would expect to trigger an unprecedented spiritual awakening in response to this unprecedented aggression—unfortunately, the level of impact remains *far* below what is needed. The real issue is that, as a mother who is herself lax in obedience, you will struggle to raise a generation that will respond to Allah’s command: "Hold fast to what We have given you with strength"**—a generation that will rise to break the chains of humiliation, dependency, and servitude to the global order. *The absurdity, my daughter, is not in reminding you to obey Allah—it lies in your evasion of the personal responsibility you *do* *have to reform your own self, by deflecting attention toward the world’s problems and the massacres of Muslims—issues which your own neglect of Allah’s commands does *nothing* *to help.* The problem is when this negligence is not just a passing sin you acknowledge as wrong and repent from, but rather a permanent state that doesn’t bother your conscience or stir your heart. The problem is that as we walk today, it is rare to see a young woman whose appearance reminds us of obedience to Allah. I know many young men looking to marry who specifically seek a woman who observes her hijab properly, is not influenced by feminist ideology, and is content not to post heavily made-up selfies on social media. They find this extremely difficult to come by. And then we ask: *Why hasn’t Allah granted us victory yet?* If you cannot "sacrifice" in these simple, visible matters—related merely to your appearance—then how will you raise and inspire a generation capable of true sacrifice? A generation that can stand up to global tyranny and restore the dignity of the Muslim Ummah? We ask Allah to help us all in obeying Him in both the smallest and the greatest of matters, so we may be worthy of His support and His victory. *“Hold fast to what We have given you with strength.” (Qur'an)* 📝𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐲𝐚𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐛𝐢

Dr. Eyad Qunaibi - English

5/26/2025, 10:32:50 AM

It is no longer possible to fully convey the horror of the scene. This is just one example of those the Ummah is losing in Gaza: the ten children of Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar, the eldest of whom was 12-year-old Yahya. They were deliberately targeted by criminal hands, and many of them were memorizers of the Book of Allah. Nine of their bodies were charred beyond recognition, and only the eldest, Yahya, along with their father—Dr. Alaa’s husband—survived with severe injuries. The mother’s sister broke the news to her, saying, “The children are gone, Alaa,” to which she responded with faith and submission, “They are alive with their Lord, receiving provision.” This incident alone should be enough to stir the entire Ummah, from one end to the other, into action—if only it had a unified body and if those in charge truly upheld the laws of Allah. This tragedy alone should be enough to make your heart burn as a Muslim when you hear phrases like “international conventions on the rights of women and children,” and to expose the truth about the despicable ones who lecture us with ideas contrary to our religion regarding women and children. And this is just one tragedy—such horrors are repeated every day, and the massacres continue even now. May Allah grant you patience, Dr. Alaa, heal your husband and son, and reunite you with your children in Paradise without reckoning or punishment. May Allah’s curses be upon those who caused you this heartbreak, upon those who supported them, and those who conspired alongside them. *And we ask Allah to aid us in supporting you in a way that earns His pleasure and lifts from us the burden of betrayal.*

Dr. Eyad Qunaibi - English

6/8/2025, 9:39:02 AM

Voices saying: "These non-Muslim activists who support Gaza are better than this negligent Muslim nation,"** — stated as a blanket generalization, are getting louder. Repeating such statements reinforces a sense of lost virtue within the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, as though our nation has become inferior to others, and as though the presence or absence of Islam has no bearing on a person's moral worth. This also entails an unfair generalization. As our *Prophet ﷺ said:* *"Whoever says, 'The people are ruined,' he is the most ruined among them."* There is no doubt that many who claim to belong to Islam are disengaged from the concerns of their Ummah and care only for their desires. These are like the scum carried by a flood. And there is no doubt that some falsely affiliate themselves with the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ while actively participating in the oppression of their brothers and sisters. These individuals are disavowed by the Ummah, and the Ummah is disavowed by them. But on the other hand, it is unjust to ignore the immense good that is systematically silenced, suffocated, and suppressed: How many within this Ummah have living hearts, who stood with Gaza, sacrificed, and ended up imprisoned, humiliated, and handed long sentences — causing deep suffering to their children, spouses, and parents? How many have taken to the streets in protests and demonstrations, or donated generously — donations sufficient to support entire countries, not just Gaza? How many doctors, aid workers, and journalists risked their lives, left behind a life of ease, to provide medical care to their brothers and sisters or to report on their suffering? How many scholars and preachers from our Ummah were imprisoned after the Arab revolutions, with tens of thousands languishing behind bars — mourned by those who once knew them, then forgotten by all but a few? Yet they had remarkable contributions and widespread good. How many among our people wake up and sleep in pain and anguish over their brothers’ conditions, with a sincere willingness to sacrifice — if only a path were available? Yes, some expressions of despair toward the Ummah and praise of others may come from a place of sincere pain and heartbreak. But pain should not lead us to distort fundamental truths, disparage our Ummah, or question its God-given worth. We deeply appreciate the stance taken by many non-Muslim activists who stand with our people in Gaza. We pray that Allah guides them and opens their hearts to Islam — for we desire good for them just as they have shown good to our brothers and sisters. And we must continue, as Muslims, to stand firm in our support — by every possible means — without succumbing to despair or engaging in destructive self-criticism that only weakens us further. We ask Allah to deal justly with anyone who obstructs support for our brothers and sisters, both in this world and the next. And we ask Him to enable us to support them in a way that earns His pleasure.

Dr. Eyad Qunaibi - English

5/25/2025, 6:47:55 AM

To understand the true nature of the world we live in, consider this example from what took place recently regarding the so-called “aid” that was said to have entered Gaza: This “aid” was expected following the handover of a detainee with American citizenship. Yet, it was significantly delayed. And when it *did* enter, what happened? * Only very small amounts of flour were brought in—and even that was used as bait. * A group of looters blocked the truck route last night and began stealing the flour sacks. From many past incidents, it is evident that these looters are coordinating with the occupying forces. * A group of young men, whose task was to secure the aid and prevent its theft, went to the site. * The Zionist aircraft, monitoring the operation, targeted these young men while leaving the looters unharmed. * Civilians then rushed to help the injured security volunteers and to retrieve some of the flour—only to be targeted by another missile. * The aerial bombardment prevented medical and emergency crews from reaching the wounded. * Ambulances themselves were also bombed. Eight consecutive airstrikes were carried out to eliminate as many starving people as possible—those who had come seeking “aid.” The vile use of "aid" as bait is also intended to push people into chaos and humiliation, to make them fight among themselves, and to portray the people of Gaza as incapable of managing or distributing aid—when in reality, that so-called aid was nothing more than a trap. We live under an international order that has lost all meaning of humanity, morality, or compassion. It understands only the logic of brute force and the predation of beasts in the wild. *And sufficient for us is Allah, and He is the best disposer of affairs.*

Dr. Eyad Qunaibi - English

5/30/2025, 12:38:13 PM

There is a gentle and beneficial reminder for us to keep in mind: Allah, exalted be He, has honored these days—the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah—and He loves to see us honor them as well. You may already be accustomed to performing good deeds such as giving charity, reading the Qur’an, teaching beneficial knowledge, supporting the causes of Muslims in Gaza, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong, and doing acts of righteousness in general. When you continue engaging in these deeds during these blessed days, accompany them with the intention of honoring what Allah has magnified. Doing so increases your reward for them. In other words, even if you are already doing these acts by habit or routine, having the intention that you are doing them out of reverence for the sacred symbols of Allah will elevate your reward. “That [is so]. And whoever honors the symbols of Allah—indeed, it is from the piety of hearts” (Qur’an translated meaning 22:32) Undoubtedly, a wise and mindful Muslim seizes opportunities for salvation and elevation in rank, and thus strives even more earnestly during these days than at other times. *We ask Allah to aid us and you in obeying Him and in worshipping Him in the best manner.* 📝𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐲𝐚𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐛𝐢

Dr. Eyad Qunaibi - English

6/6/2025, 2:37:14 PM

Eid al-Adha Mubarak May it return to us and to the Islamic nation in glory, victory, and empowerment. Happy Eid to you all. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐲𝐚𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐛𝐢

Dr. Eyad Qunaibi - English

6/5/2025, 8:01:23 AM

For those who feel they missed out on striving in worship during the past days: The train hasn’t left the station… the opportunity is still available. The coming days are the greatest of all—so let us strive. Dear brothers and sisters, do you realize what we are approaching tomorrow? It is the Day of ‘Arafah, about which our Prophet ﷺ said: *"Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah — I hope from Allah that it will expiate the sins of the year before and the year after."* A single day of fasting, through which the Most Merciful may erase the sins of two entire years! And he ﷺ also said: *"The best supplication is the supplication on the Day of ‘Arafah.”* (Authenticated by Al-Albani) Do you have hopes and needs you wish Allah to fulfill? Worries you want Him to lift? The season has come! Do you feel distant from Allah and long to return to Him, to feel His closeness again? The season has come! Has your heart hardened or been tainted by spiritual diseases, and you desire for Allah to soften and purify it? The season has come. Do you yearn for Allah to be pleased with you, never to be displeased again? Do you long for your body to be made forbidden to the Fire? The season has come. *"There is no day on which Allah frees more people from the Hellfire than the Day of ‘Arafah.”* (Muslim) It’s no wonder, then, that the day after ‘Arafah is Eid — a celebration for Muslims of Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and generosity. In Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr is concealed — we don’t know when it occurs. But the Day of ‘Arafah — Allah has made it known to you. If striving for five odd nights during Ramadan felt difficult, can you not strive for *just one day*? So rise with determination. Think well of Allah’s mercy and the vastness of His forgiveness. Beware of the devil entering through the gate of self-blame, making you feel severed from your Lord, or unworthy of His mercy. “Indeed, Allah forgives all sins.” And don’t forget to pray that Allah uses you in the support of your brothers and sisters in #Gaza — a support through which He lifts from you the burden of neglect. O Allah, grant me and my brothers and sisters righteous and accepted deeds.

Dr. Eyad Qunaibi - English

5/27/2025, 12:11:58 PM

Some people mistakenly believe that they can love whomever they wish without it having any effect on their faith. You may see them loving those who obstruct the law of Allah, who ally with the enemies of Allah against His servants, and who promote disobedience to Him—yet such individuals think that this love is merely a “private matter” that has nothing to do with Allah, as long as they pray, fast, perform Hajj, and give zakat. This reflects a poor understanding of Allah and a deep ignorance of the true nature of Islam, which governs not only outward actions but also the emotions and deeds of the heart. Let such people be aware that their faith is under serious question, based on Allah’s statement: “*You will not find a people who believe in Allah and the Last Day having affection for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger*” [Al-Mujadila: 22]. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also said: “A person will be with those whom he loves”—meaning in the Hereafter. He further said: “The strongest bond of faith is loving for the sake of Allah, hating for the sake of Allah, loyalty for the sake of Allah, and disassociation for the sake of Allah,” and: “*Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has completed their faith.”* Therefore, let these individuals examine their hearts before a day comes when regret will be of no benefit—“*The Day when neither wealth nor children will benefit, except the one who comes to Allah with a sound heart” [Ash-Shu‘ara: 88–89].*

Dr. Eyad Qunaibi - English

2/27/2025, 1:51:50 PM

Some of us hesitate in responding to Allah's command, or may even take a job that involves something unlawful and help the people of falsehood in their wrongdoing. Why? Out of fear of poverty. During the prophetic period, the economy of Makkah was based on trade... There was not much agriculture or oil extraction in Makkah, at the time. After the Muslims' liberation of Makkah, many of the Arabs in the peninsula were still polytheists. They used to go to the sacred mosque (Ka'aba) which they too used to glorify, and they would trade all different sorts of goods with Muslims. At this point the command from Allah came to cut off this source which might be the sole and most important for the economy of Makkah! Allah Almighty says what can be translated as, "Indeed, the polytheists are impure; so let them not approach the Sacred Mosque after this year..." (9:28) "Not approach the sacred mosque" means that the polytheists no longer have any business going to Makkah, consequently the trade will be cut off, and the economy of Makkah will collapse. This was what it meant from a materialistic worldly standpoint. Yet Allah, with His Mercy, comforts the Muslims and says in the same Ayah what can be translated as, "... And If you fear poverty, Allah will enrich you out of His bounty, if He wills." (9:28) But note here how Allah says, "If He wills". If He wills to enrich you, He would; whereas you must obey the command regardless of this assurance that Allah has given you. It's not for you to stipulate an elaboration from Allah on how He is going to compensate or provide sustenance for you in order to obey His command. Rather, you must obey then Allah will enrich you if He wills. How will He enrich them? He didn't tell them. The companions obeyed and did what would -from a materialistic perspective- cause the economy to collapse. So Allah ordained Jizya (head-tax), in the Ayah right after this one in the same Surah, and He empowered them over the whole Arabian peninsula and beyond. So it brought welfare for the cities, villages, and populaces whom the companions have brought forth from worshiping other people to worshiping Allah alone, and from the injustice of other religions and the monopoly of the ruling lobbyists over wealth to the justice of Islam. It also bore good for the Muslims whom Allah has compensated for their loss of trade. My brothers and sisters, if we respond to Allah's command out of trust in His Wisdom and Mercy, He will not neglect us. All while remembering that the Muslim is required to take the necessary worldly means and to adhere fully to all of Allah's commands and not just in part, and among that is pursuing livelihood and acquiring the necessary knowledge for it, cutting down on luxuries and avoiding wastefulness. These Qur'anic texts are not bound by an expiry date, Allah forbid! Rather, they are an everlasting truth. If you were ever offered a job that involves prohibitions, remember that the one who sustained the people of Makkah in the middle of the desert with no resources is definitely capable of providing sustenance for you, but He is testing your Faith. "...And if you fear privation, Allah will enrich you from His bounty if He wills. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Wise." (9:28) 📝𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐲𝐚𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐛𝐢

Dr. Eyad Qunaibi - English

2/24/2025, 1:01:16 PM

We should not let the media lead us to care about things in such a way that we give them our time, thoughts, and attention on social media, making them the talk of the hour. The sanctity of Muslims who have been killed, tortured, dismembered, imprisoned, and had their sanctities violated—and continue to face such aggression—far outweighs, in an incomparable manner, the concern over the reactions of the malicious, or their objections to the manner in which the bodies of the other party are being handed. This includes 'international' organizations and politicians who see us as nothing, and who take pleasure in witnessing our suffering and pain. Let us remind ourselves of this, and then remind our children, so that neither our unconscious nor theirs will be affected by the idea that a Muslim is insignificant and of little value while others are respected and honored. *Occupy yourselves with comforting your brothers, healing their wounds, assisting them, and supporting them to the best of your ability.* Focus on long-term efforts to build, so we do not remain in our chains. Leave aside the media and the details of how we are belittled and our suffering is ignored. *And Allah is the One whose help is sought.* 📝𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐲𝐚𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐛𝐢