Imagine having aballoon with you wherever you go in life, and that balloon symbolizes your ego. Every time someone interacts with you or every time you react in any particular …
Black History Month in The Muslim American Consciousness
With few noteworthy exceptions, historical accounts of the achievements and struggles of North American people since the colonization of the land by Europeans has been written overwhelmingly from the vantage …
Postmodernism and Truth
Imagine a scenario in which a friend informs you that he believes there are aliens in his closet. You check the closet and find nothing, and you respond, “there are …
The Lesson Buried in the Sting
Smiling in pleasant anticipation, I entered the tiny hair salon on the bustling street corner in Fez. The sign above the door proclaimed “For women only” in Arabic and French. …
Finding Tranquility and a Connection with Our Creator Through Nature
A few years ago, my family moved from Southern California to Massachusetts. It was an enormous transition for us; moving from the West coast to the East involved saying goodbye …
Inspiring the Love of Learning in Children
It is nothing less than divine wisdom that the first word revealed in the Quran is “read.” Allah says, “Read in the name of your Lord who created, created man …
Faithful Listening: A Gift of Yourself
Many parents want to improve their communication with their teenage children. As general guidelines, parents should always ensure that channels of communication stay open, that they focus more on positives …
Reminder About the End Times: How Should Muslims Respond?
All praises are for Allah, The Almighty, and may His peace and blessing be upon His true servant and final Messenger, Muhammad, on his companions and his household. A very …
Striving for an Exalted Moral Character
Among the greatest teachings of Islam is the importance of striving for an exalted moral character. The multi-faceted morality espoused in the revelation of Allah facilitates growth of a sound …
Marriage: Seeking a Soul-Satisfying Connection
Marriage in Islam has been described as a protective garment, a source of tranquility and comfort, and as the completion of our faith. It is the moral path to finding …