My fellow Message writer Bibi Watts recently published an article entitled “Back to the Basics of Worship.” In it she detailed how the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) said, …
Homelessness & the Housing Crisis in America
In cities across the country, the number of people either experiencing homelessness or who are one paycheck away from it is – in my opinion –staggering. What’s more, that number …
Domestic Violence Versus Domestic Peace
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the United States, and for good reason: The statistics are staggering as well over half of all females’ deaths in America come at …
Back to the Basics of Worship
In a world that often feels complicated with algorithms, hustle culture, and constant notifications, it may be easy to forget that worship was never meant to be a chore. At …
Pizza, anyone?
Recently, a Christian man asked me why anyone should be a Muslim. Considering the many questions posed to me by people of other faiths, I was especially intrigued by this …
Ojalá Foundation: A Community Built on Service
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) once said: “Take up good deeds only as much as you are able, for the best deeds are those done regularly …
Let’s End Hunger Together
In our backyard and around the world, in past narratives as well as present-day events, we observe our fellow man suffering from hunger. For some, the source of that affliction …
Time: Our Downfall or Our Success
“Time is money.” “Time is of the essence.” We hear phrases like these often, usually proclaimed to boost our productivity. Generally speaking, even across cultures and professions, nothing is more …
Leaning into “I Don’t Know”
Years ago, shortly after starting a new job, I met a coworker who had converted to Islam. When I expressed curiosity in this decision, he was encouraged to tell me …
Wearing Freedom: The Power of Modesty as a Form of Self-Respect
Modesty is a deeply personal decision that looks different on every woman and girl who chooses it. It can be rooted in faith, culture, self-worth, or all of them. For …