Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the most important Islamic holidays, but for Muslims in the United States, celebrating Islam’s holiest days can be a hurdle as well as a …
Examining the Homicide Spike
Murder is on the rise in the United States. Since 2020, the rate of homicides has been increasing at an alarming pace. According to an article in The New York …
World Hijab Day: Modesty Is Not the Opposite of Freedom
Non-Muslims often use the word “oppressed” to describe Muslim women. It is such a ubiquitous term that you will find right-wing Islamophobes, left-wing social justice warriors, and average people applying …
A Weighty Subject
“You’ve gained a lot of weight!” Those are usually the first words out of Bilal’s relatives’ mouths. A native of Morocco, Bilal (pseudonym) knows that when he visits his homeland, …
‘Like Holding a Burning Coal’
For this article, five Muslim mothers confided in me, sharing their concerns, frustrations, and wishes with regards to their children’s practice of Islam. Most chose to remain anonymous, and so …
Homeschooling: Benefits, Challenges, and Practical Tips
Providing an education for their children is one of parents’ most crucial tasks. Muslims, in particular, have always stressed the importance of learning. Our beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be …
No, My Husband Didn’t Convert Me
I met a new sister at the masjid last week. Like many people who were born to a Muslim family in a Muslim-majority nation, she was curious to know how …
Nine Steps of Effective Dawah
Allah SWT tells us in the Qur’an, “Invite all to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and only discuss with them in the best manner” (16:125). …
The Lesson Buried in the Sting
Smiling in pleasant anticipation, I entered the tiny hair salon on the bustling street corner in Fez. The sign above the door proclaimed “For women only” in Arabic and French. …
Finding Tranquility and a Connection with Our Creator Through Nature
A few years ago, my family moved from Southern California to Massachusetts. It was an enormous transition for us; moving from the West coast to the East involved saying goodbye …