Mercy for a Suffering World: The Islamic Model
In the Islamic faith, there is one phrase that is recited more frequently than any other. It begins every chapter of the Quran except for one. It is the opening for every…
Author: Dr. Suzy Ismail
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For Muslim Women, Islam is Empowerment, Not Oppression
Read article: For Muslim Women, Islam is Empowerment, Not OppressionAs I stare at my laptop post-election day, typing this article about Muslim women, tears cloud my vision. For the first time in history, not one, but two Muslim women have been…
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Protecting Our Muslim Youth in a Gender-fluid and Hyper-sexual Society
Read article: Protecting Our Muslim Youth in a Gender-fluid and Hyper-sexual SocietyWhen I was invited to write an article about preparing youth for marriage, I eagerly agreed. I was excited to tackle the topic, not because this has become my field of expertise…
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Conflict Resolution for Volunteers
Read article: Conflict Resolution for VolunteersPicture this: The stage is set, the walls are decorated, the doors are open,and the last minute preparations are wrapping up. The table settings and centerpieces are placed to perfection. The banquet…
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The Role of Muslim Women at the Time of the Prophet (s.)
Read article: The Role of Muslim Women at the Time of the Prophet (s.)When we think of the role of women around the Prophet (pbuh), the thought that often comes to mind is of prominent historical figures such as Sumayah (RA), the first female martyr…
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When Your Teen Questions Faith
Read article: When Your Teen Questions Faith“I don’t believe in God.” Five small words that no Muslim parent ever wants to hear uttered by their teen. Unfortunately, the reality is that many Muslim youth today do question their…
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Mixed Muslim Marriages: The Making of a Genuine Melting Pot
Read article: Mixed Muslim Marriages: The Making of a Genuine Melting PotWhen I am invited to speak on the topic of marriage, I often open with reference to the following familiar ayah from Surat Ar-Rum: “And of His signs is that He created…
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Rebuilding Broken Family Bonds
Read article: Rebuilding Broken Family BondsIt’s impossible to fix what is broken if we won’t acknowledge the damage The Rasool (SAS) reminds us that “The best of you is he who is best to his family, and…
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Who Defines Me
Read article: Who Defines MeAs I sit in the lecture hall listening to a scholar speak about haya’ and modesty, I brace myself for what’s to come. Sure enough, right on cue, the scholar begins discussing…
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Blogging Our Way to Understanding
Read article: Blogging Our Way to UnderstandingPlowing the Land Growing up Muslim in America entailed quite the ensemble of “different” experiences. I stood out in elementary school for the ethnic foods packed lovingly by ‘Ummi in neatly stacked…