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Looking metaphorically at the phenomenon of the “butterfly effect,” wherein, theoretically, the flapping of a butterfly’s wings in Japan could cause a tornado in Texas, it is likewise conceivable that the humble efforts…
Every July 4th in the United States, citizens rush to the streets and parks to delight in the great spectacle of colorful and thunderous fireworks celebrating the anniversary of the adoption of…
“Mankind will need some form of religion until there is a cure for death.” This bold statement spoken by a sociology lecturer rings true in many ways. After all, we humans didn’t…
“Who are the Muslims, really?” “Are they friend or foe — with us or against us?” These are the unsettling questions which have troubled many non-Muslim Americans for the last decade and…
Loving the Biblical Prophets: Extending an Olive Branch to the People of the Book Throughout time, religion and politics have fueled conflicts.The Crusades, the ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian War, and the…
A cornerstone of our Muslim tradition is that of service to our fellow human beings — be it offer in refuge to individuals in times of distress or volunteering with organizations as…
If you were asked what the state of your eman (faith) is at this moment regarding the existence of Allah (SWT) and the reality of the hereafter, how would you respond? This…
Racism is a polarizing topic and one that many in the Muslim community would rather avoid, lest finger pointing begin—and where finger pointing is concerned, a wise person once said: “When you…
I was listening to National Public Radio a few years ago and the topic of prayer came up. Several random people were asked the question, “When was the last time you prayed?”…
When I was in the hospital laboring with the hardships of having my first child, the discomfort of the contractions was so great at times that it was nearly impossible to see…