In the heart of the South, where sweet tea and Sunday church gatherings are a way of life, Ramadan beats to its own rhythm. Despit the often-intense heat, the Muslim …
Seeking Knowledge: The Path to Paradise
As children, we’re taught the first word revealed in the Quran was “iqra” (read) in Surah Al-Alaq. If thoroughly reflected upon, we see this word comes in the surah that …
Five Islamic Manners that Have Enhanced my Life
This March, I celebrate my 25th shahadaversary, a term coined by converts to mark the anniversary of the day we made the shahada, or the testimony of faith. Over the …
Each guest is a gift: A reminder to myself
I’m going to make a confession that might cause some readers – particularly those born in Muslim-majority countries – to gasp. Brace yourselves. The older I get, the more …
The Importance of Praying Asr on Time
Offering prayers five times a day holds high importance in Islam and is part of the religion’s foundation, along with the shahadah (testimony of faith), which is belief in the …
Remaining Steadfast
With the chaos and busyness of everyday life, it’s important for us to remain firm in our faith, to stand strong and upright without wavering in our beliefs. We also …
Motivation and Maintaining Momentum
The excitement simmers as you are crouched at a race, eager to begin the sprint, energy and strength built up in body and mind. When the starting shot is fired, …
Laying the Foundation for The Ummah
Allah SWT has sent about 124,000 Prophets and Messengers throughout history but there is something special about Rasoolullah (peace be upon him). All previous Prophets came only to preach to …
Seerah Reflections: The Most Painful Day for Prophet Muhammad
When reading the biography of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), we find many examples of him enduring pain, abuse, persecution, opposition, and injustice in various forms. But what was …
Engaging with the Qur’an — A Guide (Part Two)
In a previous article, I shared my experience in engaging with the Qur’an and described three pillars. The first pillar is studying the Qur’an, and it has five parts. The …