Sabr is both patience and perseverance. That covers a lot of ground. In fact, Imam Abu Talib Al-Makky, in his book, Qoot ul-Quloob, writes that most people sin because of …
On Palestine and Israel: Correct Information Is Getting Through to More Americans
All mainstream media in the U.S. is reporting on the current fighting between Palestine and Israel according to the usual official narrative: Hamas is a terrorist organization; this was an …
Q&A: Difficult Relationship with My Mother
Years ago, I wrote a Q&A column on a matching website. Most questions submitted were about marriage or the spouse-selection process. But some were about other issues. One sister sent …
‘Do Not Envy What Allah Has Bestowed on Some of You More Than Others’
According to Islam, taqwa is the singular superiority, and it is something that all humans can attain. There is no superiority based on race, ethnicity, lineage, gender, or any other …
The Wisdom Found in Remembering Death
For Muslims, the meaning of life and death is situated within the paradigm of surrender to Allah SWT in order to fulfill the purpose for which we were created — …
‘Make My Richness in My Heart’
It has long been thought that emotions are generated by the brain, that they are mental expressions that have their physiological effects within the body, felt as happiness, sadness, confidence, …
Eid al-Adha: A Reminder About Sacrifice, Both Great and Small
Eid al-Adha, Feast of the Sacrifice, marks the end of Hajj and commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, in complete obedience to the command of Allah SWT. When …
Burnt Toast
There was an interesting story posted on a website a few years ago — “When I was young, my mom and dad sat down to eat breakfast while I was …
World Hijab Day: Inner and Outer Hijab
February 1 is World Hijab Day. According to the website worldhijabday.com, “February 1st, 2013, marked the first annual World Hijab Day (WHD) in recognition of millions of Muslim women who …
Transgender Radical Activism: The Effect on Children
Abigail Shrier wrote a book, “Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters.” She makes it clear in the book that she is not writing about whether transgender individuals legitimately …