The Beauty of Allah’s Names Al-Fattah & Al-Wadud
Every year during Ramadan I attempt to learn more of Allah’s great and majestic names. I know a few friends who can recite all 99 names of Allah (SWT) from a song…
Author: Nailah Dean
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Homelessness & the Housing Crisis in America
Read article: Homelessness & the Housing Crisis in AmericaIn cities across the country, the number of people either experiencing homelessness or who are one paycheck away from it is – in my opinion –staggering. What’s more, that number is growing.…
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Is It Abuse? Identifying the Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Spouse
Read article: Is It Abuse? Identifying the Signs of an Emotionally Abusive SpouseI 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, and she…
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Eid Al-Adha: A Story of Sacrifice
Read article: Eid Al-Adha: A Story of SacrificeIt 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 on the…
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The End of an Era: Are Muslim Matrimonial Apps Dead?
Read article: 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 after Tinder…
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December Conventions Set to Welcome Thousands
Read article: December Conventions Set to Welcome ThousandsIt’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 Circle of…
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Israel: Exploding International Law
Read article: Israel: Exploding International LawOn 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. official told…
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Supreme Court Ruling Harms the Homeless
Read article: Supreme Court Ruling Harms the HomelessIn 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 the risk…
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ICNA-MAS Convention 2024: ‘Unshakable Faith’
Read article: 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 the beauty…
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A Housing Crisis: What Are the Solutions?
Read article: 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 have also…