It’s a good bet many Muslims parents worry their child may go astray of Islam. Today, raising children who remain rooted in the faith presents immense challenges. For teens, embracing …
Alianza Islámica: Spanish Harlem’s Hispanic Odyssey A Book Review
On the scorching summer day of July 9, 2024, high above the clouds at 35,000 feet, I finished the book Alianza Islámica: Spanish Harlem’s Hispanic Odyssey. I was traveling back …
Mexico, Muslims, and Cinco De Mayo
As May unfolds and the promise of flowers after April showers is fulfilled, we find ourselves in the middle of another vibrant spring. With Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr behind us, the …
Silence as a Means of Spiritual Enlightenment
The Qur’an and the Sunnah highlight the importance of embracing silence as a transformative path to heightened spirituality, a practice that the pious predecessors recognized and often employed as a …
Why Muslims Need to Talk About Hispanic Heritage Month
One of my earliest experiences at an Islamic conference was when I attended the ISNA Convention in Washington D.C. over two decades ago. It was the first time the Islamic …
The Cave: A Place for Solitude and Potential Transformation
The world is a prison, and we are the prisoners: Dig a hole in the prison and let yourself out! – Rumi Caves are hollowed portions of the earth that …
Circumstances Surrounding the Emergence of the Shia
The rulership of the Muslim ummah, or community of believers, has undergone significant transformations throughout the centuries. Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, was the leader and guide …
Secret Plural Marriages: Between the Halal and the Harm, Part Two
Part one of this article ended with a quote from Mohammad Elshinary, researcher for Yaqeen Institute and translator for Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA). He stated, “It is …
Secret Plural Marriages: Between the Halal and the Harm, Part One
Betrayal, deceit, and a secret life hidden in the shadows — these are the elements that lurk behind the story of a man who married another woman without his first …
An Exclusive Insider’s Look at Ms. Marvel: Disney’s New Muslim Superhero
Credit: Marvel and Disney+ In recent years, The Walt Disney Corporation has been under scrutiny for their policies on diversity and inclusion. According to their new initiative, “Reimagine Tomorrow,” Disney …