A marriage brings together two souls. Two families. Two worlds. It’s often portrayed in film and popular culture that these two individuals are opposites, yet they are brought together under …
Is There Such a Thing as Muslim American Culture?
Do Muslim Americans have a culture unique to them compared to Muslims in, for instance, Palestine or Sudan? If Islam is a universal religion which transcends time and place, does …
Trying to Force a Square Peg into a Round Hole
If one were to force a square peg into a round hole, it would either lose its original shape or break. Even a two-year-old toddler understands that square pegs cannot …
Secular Humanism and Islam: Conflicting Worldviews
Your worldview is vast. It includes your beliefs about God, morality (i.e., good and evil), political systems, and other beliefs. All people have worldviews, with some admitting a lack of …
Embracing Authenticity as a Muslim Woman
Allah made each and every one of us humans unique. There are no two people exactly alike, and this diversity is a great blessing. In the Quran, Allah tells us: …
Legacy: The Prophetic Way
Prophet Muhammad (s) was born in an uncivilized society, and through the message of Islam, he educated, reformed, and refined that society. Idol-worship had been rampant, the poor were oppressed …
My Child Has Wandered off the Straight Path
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 …