Since September 11, 2001, the American Muslim community has gone through a journey of social and political ups and downs. And in our current turbulent times, public opinion about Islam …
Islamic Declaration on Global Climate Change
Muslim scholars from 20 countries met for an International Islamic Climate Change Symposium on August 17-18, 2015 at Istanbul and issued what they term “An Islamic Declaration on Climate Change”, …
Jesus in the Eyes of Muslims
Most Christians in the U.S. know very little about the religion of their Muslim neighbors. This lack of knowledge, compounded by media misinformation, can lead to bigotry and a breakdown …
The Value of Volunteerism in the Sight of Allah
Volunteerism is the willingness to spend one’s resources in the way of Allah SWT without looking for rewards from anyone except Allah SWT. This is part of our Deen, hence …
The Virtues of Volunteerism
“Time is money!”This is nothing short of a mantra in America and in many other parts of the world. It’s understandable that people are concerned with earning a living and …
Slavery and the Prison Industrial Complex
Chattel slavery existed in continental North America, including the United States, for over three centuries. Prior to the 1830s, the Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, was basically the …
Comfort and Contentment in Marital Relationship
Our marriages are what we make them—whether we make them a heaven or a hell depends on us. However, many people, especially those in troubled marriages, are prone to be …