In a previous article I addressed smartphone addiction, a phenomenon that is a growing concern for most of modern society, including Muslims. While it is true many of us overuse …
Five Islamic Manners that Have Enhanced my Life
This March, I celebrate my 25th shahadaversary, a term coined by converts to mark the anniversary of the day we made the shahada, or the testimony of faith. Over the …
Each guest is a gift: A reminder to myself
I’m going to make a confession that might cause some readers – particularly those born in Muslim-majority countries – to gasp. Brace yourselves. The older I get, the more …
An Unacknowledged Addiction
Because many of us are feeling overwhelmed these days with the trials of this dunya, probably the last thing we want to read about is yet another serious problem, especially …
Advice to The Women Struggling to Find a Spouse
In a previous article, I presented the accounts of a number of Muslim women who are seeking a spouse. They encountered many obstacles in their search, as these women were …
A Marriage Crisis: Struggling to Find Husbands
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) stressed the importance of marriage, saying, “Whoever marries has achieved one-half of one’s religion” (Mishkat al-Masabih 3096). When he (peace be upon …
Neurodivergent Muslims: A Warm Welcome Is Due
Part one of this series discussed the definitions of neurodivergence, autism, and ADHD and highlighted some of the challenges neurodivergent Muslims face. In this article we will explore how our …
Supporting Neurodivergent Muslims
Between 10 and 20 percent of the global population is considered neurodivergent, according to research cited on an article on the World Economic Forum website. Statistically speaking, that means that …
Five Strategies to Maintain Your Ramadan Momentum
Many of us exert ourselves during Ramadan to perform extra acts of worship: we read more Qur’an, give more charity, make more dhikr, offer more prayers, and seek Allah’s forgiveness …
Could Speaking Up About Palestine Affect Your Career?
Muslims in the U.S. might feel compelled or even morally obligated to educate others about the catastrophic destruction in Gaza, and many believe the First Amendment will protect their right …