A few months ago, quite out of the blue, my oldest child, a teenager, said, “I’m excited about Ramadan.” I won’t lie; I was pretty surprised. To verify whether this …
Hijab, Identity, and the Cost of Belonging
Hijab is a personal journey but also a collective effort. Individual actions seldom exist in a vacuum. Our choices shape culture, our visibility matters, and our struggles can affect those …
Dhikr: Five Ways to Develop a Connection to Allah (SWT)
This is the second article in a series entitled “Under the Throne of Allah: Dua and Dhikr.” Dhikr, the remembrance of Allah (SWT), is one of the most powerful practices a …
Feeling Overwhelmed? Shift Your Perspective and Embrace Gratitude
My fellow Message writer Bibi Watts recently published an article entitled “Back to the Basics of Worship.” In it she detailed how the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) said, …
How to Overcome Loneliness as Busy Moms
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently sounded the alarm regarding what it termed a global epidemic of loneliness. The opening statement of its June 2025 report stated, “The facts are …
In Allah’s Remembrance: How Dua Functions as Dhikr
This is the first article in a series entitled “Under the Throne of Allah: Dua and Dhikr.” Allah says, “When My servant asks you about Me, I am near.” Truly, …
Back to the Basics of Worship
In a world that often feels complicated with algorithms, hustle culture, and constant notifications, it may be easy to forget that worship was never meant to be a chore. At …
Pizza, anyone?
Recently, a Christian man asked me why anyone should be a Muslim. Considering the many questions posed to me by people of other faiths, I was especially intrigued by this …
No Way, Hosay? A Caribbean and South American Celebration Rooted in Islamic Tradition
As millions of American Muslims ushered in the new Islamic year with the start of Muharram, many prepared to fast on the Day of Ashura, reflecting on two significant events …
Wearing Freedom: The Power of Modesty as a Form of Self-Respect
Modesty is a deeply personal decision that looks different on every woman and girl who chooses it. It can be rooted in faith, culture, self-worth, or all of them. For …