As human beings, we are limited in our knowledge of the unseen, of the future, and of why things occur the way that they do. Although as Muslims we know …
How a Used Car Taught Me About Ihsan
I recently had some car trouble and started getting incredibly frustrated with my vehicle. It was a 2001 model, practically falling apart at the seams. It felt like every month …
Walking the Path of the Prophets
Intrigued by its striking architecture, I wandered into an ornately decorated Buddhist Temple the way one wanders into a museum. Through two heavy columns bearing carvings of stylized foliage, a …
Unity and Activism under a Trump Presidency: The Need of Our Times
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 …