For many folks, Friday is a day to look forward to. After all, it marks the end of the typical work week and serves as kick off to the weekend. …
The Boosts and Benefits of Movement: The Role Exercise Plays in Ibadah
Ramadan recently came to a close, and I pray Allah (SWT) accepts all of our fasts, time spent in worship and fellowship, prayers, and pleas for repentance. I also pray …
Allah – A Constant Companion
Wherever you are, there too is Allah. What a profound statement! It confers compassion while reminding us of His mighty attributes and clarifying our role in the deity-servant relationship. It …
Ramadan in the South: Traditions, Challenges, and Community Connections
In the heart of the South, where sweet tea and Sunday church gatherings are a way of life, Ramadan beats to its own rhythm. Despit the often-intense heat, the Muslim …
Seeking Knowledge: The Path to Paradise
As children, we’re taught the first word revealed in the Quran was “iqra” (read) in Surah Al-Alaq. If thoroughly reflected upon, we see this word comes in the surah that …
Five Islamic Manners that Have Enhanced my Life
This March, I celebrate my 25th shahadaversary, a term coined by converts to mark the anniversary of the day we made the shahada, or the testimony of faith. Over the …
Each guest is a gift: A reminder to myself
I’m going to make a confession that might cause some readers – particularly those born in Muslim-majority countries – to gasp. Brace yourselves. The older I get, the more …
The Importance of Praying Asr on Time
Offering prayers five times a day holds high importance in Islam and is part of the religion’s foundation, along with the shahadah (testimony of faith), which is belief in the …
Remaining Steadfast
With the chaos and busyness of everyday life, it’s important for us to remain firm in our faith, to stand strong and upright without wavering in our beliefs. We also …
Motivation and Maintaining Momentum
The excitement simmers as you are crouched at a race, eager to begin the sprint, energy and strength built up in body and mind. When the starting shot is fired, …