It has been over ten years now that I have been a Muslim, alhamdulillah (all praise is due to Allah). I was born in Colombia into a Catholic family, so …
On Being a Woman Without Children: Advice to Mothers and Others
As I sit down to write my thoughts and reflections, I pause to think, where should this story begin and how should it be told. It is an accumulation of …
Mixed Muslim Marriages: The Making of a Genuine Melting Pot
When I am invited to speak on the topic of marriage, I often open with reference to the following familiar ayah from Surat Ar-Rum: “And of His signs is that …
Tafseer of Verse 13 of Surah Al-Hujurat
In this verse, the whole of mankind has been addressed to reform it of the great evil that has always caused disruption in the world, that is, the prejudices due …
Avoiding Conflict: Harmful to the Self and to the Relationships
As he walked up to the front door, he took a deep breath. His heart was racing as if it was going to beat out of his chest. This was …
Salim Mawlah Abi Hudayfah
In giving advice to his companions, the noble Prophet, peace be on him, once said: “Learn the Quran from four persons – Abdullah ibn Masud, Salim Mawla Abi Hudhayfah, Ubayy …
Self Awareness and Change
“I don’t understand why I’m feeling this way,” she thought, as tears poured down her cheeks. She could not make sense of why she was feeling so sad. It wasn’t …
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)’s Care for the Poor
The Prophet, peace be upon him, wanted every individual in society to care for others and to help them as much as they could. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) feared for his …
Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf
He was one of the first eight persons to accept Islam. He was one of the ten companions (al-asharatul-mubashshirin) who were assured of entering Paradise. He was one of the …
Service Through Trust and Minute Details of Living
Submission, faith, service. Having submitted to Allah SWT, faith increases, and the natural outcome is the desire to serve other people and the rest of creation. Service can be volunteering, …