The essence of Islam is tawheed (pure Islamic monotheism), and one’s firm belief in tawheed is represented in the shahadah, the declaration of faith, that “there is no deity worthy …
It Takes a Village
It Takes a Village: It Takes a Village: How Co-Ops Can Take the Edge off Homeschooling – The first homeschool co-op I was ever part of was so small that …
Investing in the Youth and Addressing Their Challenges
Our youth are the future of the ummah of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, and as such, we want them to excel in obtaining knowledge of Islam …
Empowering Women – Reinstituting the Divinely Ordained Balance
Most people dream of a world where everyone is afforded dignity and worth, safety and security, aspiration and opportunity for accomplishment. Smack in the center of this challenge is the …
Are You Raising a Strong Daughter?
“When the wife of Imran said, ‘My Lord! I have dedicated unto You what is in my womb. Accept it from me. Lo! You, only You, are the Hearer, the …
Hadith 20 — The Concept of Haya’
An Excerpt from Commentary on the Forty Hadith of Imam Al-Nawawi Timeless Prophetic Gems of Guidance and Wisdom – Abū Masʼūd ʼUqbah bin ʼAmr al-Anṣārī al-Badrī reported that the Messenger …
Coping with the Pain in Loss of a Child
A couple Sundays ago when I rushed into Walgreens to get tape, I found it in the back-to-school supply aisle. I needed masking tape, but there was only one available. …
Interview: Javaid Siddiqi
The following interview with ICNA President Javaid Siddiqi was conducted by Imam Khalid Griggs. Dedicated to Islamic service and dawah, he also serves as Chief Operating Officer for Helping Hand …
25 Things Latino Muslims Want You to Know
You may have heard that Latinos are the fastest growing minority in the United States, but they are also the fastest growing minority of Muslims. However, the history of Latinos …
The Importance of “Embracing” Muslim Converts
Allah SWT says in the Quran, “If you had been harsh or hard-hearted with them, they would have dispersed from around you” (3:159). In this verse, Allah informs Prophet Muhammad, …