During times of hardship, many Muslims ask important questions that unlock great opportunities to do good, to change, and to improve the state of the individual and the global community. …
Qalb: Great Spiritual Significance
In the middle of the chest lies the heart. Arguably the most vital organ of the human body. It is relatively small, approximately the size of a clenched fist, and …
5 Tips to Be an Effective Mentor for New Muslims
Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “By Allah, that Allah guides a man through you is better for you than a herd of …
The Immense and Innumerable Blessings of Sabr
Sabr is both patience and perseverance. That covers a lot of ground. In fact, Imam Abu Talib Al-Makky, in his book, Qoot ul-Quloob, writes that most people sin because of …
Finding Compromise in Marriage
In marriage, conflict is inevitable. The little irritations that transpire over weeks, months or even years, add up. Eventually, the little problems escalate into something big and unavoidable. The conflict …
Three Principles of Islamic Leadership
How do we know what virtuous leadership is, according to the Islamic worldview? We see so much corruption in the world today and leaders seem more interested in popularity and …
Parenting and Moral Education
As Muslim parents raising our children in a Western society that does not promote the values we wish to instill in our children, we must take it upon ourselves to …
Q&A: Difficult Relationship with My Mother
Years ago, I wrote a Q&A column on a matching website. Most questions submitted were about marriage or the spouse-selection process. But some were about other issues. One sister sent …
Sabr: Achieving Closeness to Allah, Spiritual Growth, and Inner Peace
In Islam, “sabr” refers to the concept of patience, perseverance, and steadfastness in the face of difficulties, challenges, or hardships. This concept is different than the concept of patience in …
‘We Hear and Obey’ — The benefits of True Submission
The word “Islam” means “submission.” Submitting means yielding to a superior authority, and Muslims know that the Creator of the universe is the ultimate authority with no equal. Life demonstrates …