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 …
Four Remarkable Muslim Moms Pursue Their Joys, Enhance Their Community
Allah has given each of us unique talents and abilities. Oftentimes mothers set their passions to the side because their daily responsibilities seem so all-consuming. However, as these four Muslim …
Knowledge, Understanding, Taking Heed
Despite receiving dozens of commands from Allah SWT, the Messenger of Allah (s) was commanded to ask for an increase in just one thing: knowledge. “And say, ‘My Lord, increase …
Ramadan, A Multicultural Experience in America
Multiculturalism has been a topic of discussion in North America since at least the 1930s. America embraced the idea of a melting pot, with minorities maintaining their languages and cultural …
What the Ummah Needs in Ramadan
What does the ummah (Muslim worldwide community) need today? More specifically, what does the ummah need to do for Ramadan? When reflecting on the many areas of improvement needed, it …