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 …
The Five Necessities
The conversation never gets old. Two parents are standing at the edge of the Masjid, on the verge of losing their kids to the crowd. It appears that the influence …
A Day Trip to the Kaaba: The Ultimate Privilege and an Absolute Blessing
At seven in the morning I would step out of my house into glorious sunshine and board the bus with my neighbours, who were also my colleagues, my friends, and …
Muslim Youth: Developing Leaders for Today and Tomorrow
“The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.” This concept has been drilled into our heads. Both in Islamic contexts and elsewhere, we hear about youth potential and how …
Your Child is Being Bullied: What Should You Do?
Bullying happens too often in schools, both in public and Islamic schools, and parents often don’t know what to do to help their child when he or she is a …
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 …
Protecting Our Muslim Youth in a Gender-fluid and Hyper-sexual Society
When I was invited to write an article about preparing youth for marriage, I eagerly agreed. I was excited to tackle the topic, not because this has become my field …
Book Review: Manual of Dawah for Islamic Workers
Paperback: 151 pages Author: Dr. Mohammad Yunus (former Ameer of ICNA) Publisher: Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Year Published: 2016 (revision #4) Library of Congress Catalog Card #: 83-82068 International Standard Book …
Helping Hand (HHRD) Strengthens Muslims in Mexico
While most children his age attend school fulltime, our young brother Nooruddin spends many of his days making sweet desserts to sell on the streets of Mexico City. Each batch …