Editor’s note: The author of this article has chosen to write anonymously in order to protect the identity of their child. I’ll admit it. I used to be complacent. A …
Gratitude: A Central Part of Every Muslim’s Life
Jabir (ra) reported that the Prophet (s) said, “Whoever is not grateful for small things will not be grateful for large things.” And the companion of the Prophet (s), Abdullah …
The Revival: First Step — Know Yourself (2)
Editor’s note: The first part of this series is The Revival: Releasing the Dynamism of Islam in Our Lives and in the World. That article examines the pressing need for Islamic …
Predestination in Islam: Free Will or Not?
The concept of fate, or predestination, is frequently misunderstood or conflated with the beliefs of other religions or philosophies. Words that are typically used, often without definition or distinction, include …
Say ‘Alhamdulillah’ for Blessings and Hardships
One of the simplest du’as that Muslims make for each other during times of stress or difficulty is, “May Allah give you patience.” Yet, many Muslims mistakenly think that sabr …
When a Wife ‘Lets Herself Go’
It’s Monday evening, and Ali, a husband and father of four, is watching the news. He glances into the kitchen where his wife, Amal, is cooking dinner. With one hand …
From Zigzags to the Straight Path — Part Two
Part one of this article covered five Names of Allah, and here are an additional six. To reiterate what I wrote in part one: the Names that I’ve chosen to …
From Zigzags to the Straight Path— Part One
It started with the innocent musings of a child. I would look at the lines that zig-zagged across the palms of my hands. On my left hand, two lines cross …
The Four Best Women of Paradise – Part Two
Part one of this article covered two of the four women mentioned by Prophet Muhammad (s) in the following hadith: Ibn Abbas reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and …
The Four Best Women of Paradise – Part One
It cannot be denied that Muslim women have made great strides in representing themselves —and being recognized by mainstream American society — as empowered and willing to challenge stereotypes about …