Years ago, I wrote a Q&A column on a matching website. Most questions submitted were about marriage or the spouse-selection process. But some were about other issues. One sister sent …
Sabr: Achieving Closeness to Allah, Spiritual Growth, and Inner Peace
In Islam, “sabr” refers to the concept of patience, perseverance, and steadfastness in the face of difficulties, challenges, or hardships. This concept is different than the concept of patience in …
‘We Hear and Obey’ — The benefits of True Submission
The word “Islam” means “submission.” Submitting means yielding to a superior authority, and Muslims know that the Creator of the universe is the ultimate authority with no equal. Life demonstrates …
Surrender and Sacrifice: The Way to Tranquility and Peace
What comes to mind when you hear or read the word “sacrifice”? What about “surrender”? Historically, the word sacrifice, from the Latin sacrificus, or “making sacred,” generally referred to an …
Secret Plural Marriages: Between the Halal and the Harm, Part Two
Part one of this article ended with a quote from Mohammad Elshinary, researcher for Yaqeen Institute and translator for Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA). He stated, “It is …
The Amazing Blessings of Charity
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 One Ayah Antidote to the Deceptions of This Worldly Life
The following ayah (verse) in the Qur’an is one of the most powerful antidotes to the poison that has impacted many of us in today’s hedonistic world. Allah SWT says: …