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 …
Rush to Virtue
The Prophet Muhammad (saws) said: “You should rush towards virtuous deeds before you are overtaken by turbulent times like a portion of a pitch-dark night, times in which a person …
Counseling: Seeking Advice and Problem Solving
Whenever we go to a community to offer a seminar, we offer counseling the following day for community members. When the availability of counseling is announced, there are always a …
Marriage of Muslim Girls (and Boys) in America
The marriage of Muslim girls in America is becoming a problem. Recently, a Muslim father wrote a letter in a national magazine complaining that despite all his efforts to teach …
Counseling for a Healthy Family
How does counseling help people make their families better, safer, secure and loving? To understand this, we have to be familiar with the goals and objectives of counseling, family counseling, …
Balancing the Blocks of Family
… by Building the Blocks of Faith It’s the day after Eid Ul-Adha and my three children are gathered in the center of the playroom with their Eid gifts scattered …
Prophetic Wisdom for Our Times
“Verily God honors nations through this Book and debases other nations through this Book.” [Had?th related on the authority of ‘Umar bin al-Khatt?b in Sah?h Muslim 1353, Ibn M?jah 214, …
Breaking the Silence: Marital Legal Issues
Marriage is a sacred pact between man and woman, and yet is often turns sour. Couples may believe that there is nothing they can do to rectify the situation. Many …
Claiming the ’90s for Muslim Youth
As a new decade begins and the passing one becomes history, I want to learn from past mistakes and look for an even better future for Muslims in general and …