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 …
Secret Plural Marriages: Between the Halal and the Harm, Part One
Betrayal, deceit, and a secret life hidden in the shadows — these are the elements that lurk behind the story of a man who married another woman without his first …
The Importance of Gentleness
Recently I read a Facebook post that made me cry tears of sadness and joy. It started out quite sad, but then took an unexpected turn that made my heart …
The Beauty of Eid al-Fitr in America
I’ve never spent Eid al-Fitr — the celebration that ends the holy month of Ramadan — in a Muslim country, but I have heard stories. It is remarkable that more …
Ramadan: Increasing Awareness of Its Blessings
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a blessed and sacred time for Muslims all around the world. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, abstaining …
The Ultimate Roadmap: Ramadan of the Righteous — Part two
You can read part one of this article here. The Station of Qur’an Recitation The month of Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an, in terms of its revelation as …
Sha’ban: The Lead-up to Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is approaching quickly. Every year we set goals for ourselves with the intention of making this Ramadan better than the last. We want to stay motivated …