On a rainy January 20, 2017 Donald J. Trump became the president of the United States after winning the Electoral College and losing the popular vote by over three million. …
Quest for True Success: Divine Message of Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (PBUT)
There are many definitions, thoughts, and opinions about success as humans try to define what true success really is. Some think success is to accumulate wealth and material things or …
Hadith 19 — Allah’s Protection
An Excerpt from Commentary on the Forth Hadith of Imam Al-Nawawi Timeless Prophetic Gems of Guidance and Wisdom – Abū al-ʼAbbās ʼAbdullah bin ʼAbbās (R) reported: One day I was …
Dawah Through Community Empowerment: A Latino Muslim Perspective
Latino Muslims are no longer the novelty they once were in this country. Their number appears to be ris-ing but no extensive studies of Latino Muslims have been done to …
A Smile Led me to Islam
“Your smile for your brother is charity.” – Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) [Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Vol. 3, No. 98]. One day, in the year 2014, I was preparing a special project for a …
A Piece of Cloth on Your Head
The new Muslim woman, during her conversion process, goes through a transformation involving her core beliefs and worldview; this affects both her physical appearance and her mannerisms. This change is …
An Advice to the New Muslim – Balancing Rights and Responsibilities
Islam is a way of life which advocates balance and moderation. It is a way of life that calls the believers to strive for the fulfillment of individual rights, family …
The Quran: The Perfect Starting Point for New Muslims
I’ve been a Muslim for ten years, alhamdulillah. I guess in the grander scheme of life, ten years is just a blip on the timeline. But as I reflect on …
Islamic Resource Center – Interview with Janan Najeeb
Janan Najeeb is a speaker, educator, business leader, activist, mother, and the force and founder behind a unique non-profit, the Islamic Resource Center (IRC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The lending library …
It’s Your Life – Balance It with Your Faith
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with life — school, career choices, family, friends, social activism, political involvement, worship, etc. Sometimes you just wonder, “where is the right balance.” Being a …