Islamic Schools are growing as a viable option for Muslim parents in America when deciding on the best education for their children. Islamic schools are now capable of providing a …
Reflections on Spritual and Self Development
Man, with no “mentionable” history before birth, has been given the faculties of hearing and seeing [ad-Dahr 76:2], two eyes and a tongue, and a pair of lips [al-Balad 90: …
Hayaa’ – A Virtue Forgotten in Our Times
Hayaa’ is shyness, bashfulness, humility, modesty (intellectual and otherwise) and no one English word conveys the full meaning of this Islamic virtue. For this reason, Muslim educators have suggested the …
Short-Lived or Enduring Happiness: Our Choice
Hayaa’ is shyness, bashfulness, humility, modesty (intellectual and otherwise) and no one English word conveys the full meaning of this Islamic virtue. For this reason, Muslim educators have suggested the …
Happiness: Contentment, Optimism and Joy
Life today is stressful and statistics clearly show that people are not coping well, with all the indices of unhappiness sky-high. As of 2010, 36 percent of Americans were obese, …
Al-Quran: Remedy for Sadness
Western civilization looks at the human being and human personality as essentially flawed. The idea then is that we should just try to patch up those flaws with pills or …
Imam Bukhari – Custodian of the Prophetic Legacy
His is a name forever etched near that of the Prophet of God, hallmarking the noble words, deeds, and tacit approvals or disapprovals that are embodied in the rich corpus …
The Ramadan Nutrition and Workout Plan for Success
I am frequently asked, “How can I workout and eat properly while fasting?” Some people think that during Ramadan they will be unable to continue working out and worry that …
Toward an Ethical Economic System: Alleviating Suffering Caused by Greed
The Prophet (p) was asked which was the best kind of earning. He replied: “That for which a man works with his hands. And honest trading” (Ibn Hanbal). The Prophet …
Muslim Orphans: Their Tears Demand Our Attention
Orphans are a trust (amanah) for which the Muslims are responsible. It is an Islamic social obligation for the Muslim community to care for them, as well as others who …
