I have a friend who was married for nearly a decade when her husband asked for a divorce. At the time she had three young children, was a stay-at-home mom, …
Eid Al-Adha: A Story of Sacrifice
It is the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah, a month which holds the best 10 days of the year. It is the month where we must spend our time reflecting …
The End of an Era: Are Muslim Matrimonial Apps Dead?
Since I began my writing career, I have studied the highs and lows of the Muslim matrimonial digital applications. Launched around 2014, these technologies popped up just a few years …
December Conventions Set to Welcome Thousands
It’s the holiday season, and Christmas festivities are everywhere. As Muslims, it can be hard to find anything else to enjoy during the holidays, but we’ve got you covered! Islamic …
Israel: Exploding International Law
On September 17, pagers exploded across Lebanon. According to a UN press release, as of 9/19, 32 people were killed and 3,250 wounded. An NPR article states that a “U.S. …
Supreme Court Ruling Harms the Homeless
In the United States, the homeless crisis continues to worsen. While the U.S. sends billions of dollars to other nations for military purposes and other aid, millions of Americans face …
ICNA-MAS Convention 2024: ‘Unshakable Faith’
Every year Muslims gather for the ICNA-MAS convention in Baltimore, Maryland. It is estimated that 30,000 Muslims will convene this Memorial Day weekend, May 25- 27, 2024, to bask in …
A Housing Crisis: What Are the Solutions?
For the last four years, I’ve been working as an attorney in the housing sector in California. I have worked directly with tenants at risk of being evicted; and I …
Ramadan — Some Keys to Unlocking Closeness to Allah
Ramadan is upon us once more, and I am excited. For Muslims across the world, it is the most important month of the entire year, filled with immense blessings and …
Origins of Black History Month
Every February, Black History Month rolls around and we begin to witness schools, corporations and small business owners, and a wide variety of civic organizations seizing the moment to educate …