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 …
Surrender and Sacrifice: The Way to Tranquility and Peace
What comes to mind when you hear or read the word “sacrifice”? What about “surrender”? Historically, the word sacrifice, from the Latin sacrificus, or “making sacred,” generally referred to an …
Secret Plural Marriages: Between the Halal and the Harm, Part Two
Part one of this article ended with a quote from Mohammad Elshinary, researcher for Yaqeen Institute and translator for Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA). He stated, “It is …
The Amazing Blessings of Charity
One of the greatest and most rewarding acts of worship is the giving of charity for the sake of Allah SWT, but oftentimes people limit their donations to the month …
‘Lower to Them the Wing of Humility’ — Caring for Elderly Parents
By the year 2035, there will be roughly one million more older adults than children in the United States. America is catching up to what Japan is already experiencing, as …