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 …
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 …