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 …
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 …
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 …
The Qur’an Opened My Heart
My name is Margarita Aguirre and I am from the city of Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. I was born in the midst of a practicing Catholic family. I remember that …
A New Translation of the Holy Qur’an in the Spanish Language
There was an interest in me that was awakened in translating the Holy Qur’an that was not so much devoted to imitating the style of the original in Arabic or …
Combating Domestic Violence as a Muslim Woman
Violence against women is a matter that should concern us all, yet it seems only a few people are concerned. Throughout the world, one in three women is beaten or …