We live in an age of extremism. No, not just violent manifestations of extremism that the media tends to focus on almost exclusively. Extremism of every kind: from the way …
What is Your Response?
“Not equal is the good response and the bad response. You shall resort to the nicest possible response…” (Al-Quran, 41:34) If someone does bad to you, be patient If someone …
Activism for Change
As we know, the Glorious Quran contains many stories related to the Messengers that were sent by Allah (SWT). These stories about the great men are not bedtime stories, nor …
Building a Successful Personality
Everyone’s personality is unique. In fact, personality is the sum total of all of the behavioral and mental characteristics by which an individual is recognized as being unique. Decisions define …
Interfaith Action on Hunger: A Shared Obligation
With more than 1 billion undernourished people – many of them children – across the globe, hunger is a problem that affects all religions and nationalities. The roots of hunger …
Manage Your Time and Your Life
Whoever wishes to achieve something worthwhile in life needs to first change himself/herself. The change has to begin with self?improvement and self?discipline. A man who gets organized and disciplined in …
Interview: ICNA Relief
ICNA has been involved in the relief work since its inception in 1968. In 1992, ICNA Relief was established as a separate department of ICNA in order to better coordinate …
Physical Abuse in Relationships – Legal Advice for Immigrant Victims
If you are an immigrant victim of spousal abuse, you can still get a Green Card without any help from your U.S. citizen or Green Card holder spouse who has …
From Mulberry to Silk: The Journey of Islam in China
China is sometimes referred to as a “riddle wrapped in an enigma”. A nation with an ancient civilization that is one of the fastest growing economies of the modern world, …
Welcome to the College Experience
College is right around the corner for the new freshman of 2010. It’s also not that far off for the class of 2011 either. It’s a very exciting and daunting …