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 …
Feeling hopeless? Consider these three attributes of Allah.
Have you ever messed up so badly that you think, “Surely Allah (SWT) won’t forgive me for this?” Have you ever felt so ashamed and disgusted by your sins that …
What Will Your Legacy Be?
For each of us, our time in this world is limited. Knowing this, we must ask ourselves – how do we use our time effectively if we hope to make …
Can Tech Enhance our Taqwa?
In a previous article I addressed smartphone addiction, a phenomenon that is a growing concern for most of modern society, including Muslims. While it is true many of us overuse …
Is Pride Muslims’ New Halloween?
For Muslims in public school, navigating Halloween and the holiday season from November until April can be difficult. That challenge has only increased with the focus on June’s Pride Month. …
Eid Al-Adha: A Story of Sacrifice
It is the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah, a month which holds the best 10 days of the year. It is the month where we must spend our time reflecting …
The End of an Era: Are Muslim Matrimonial Apps Dead?
Since I began my writing career, I have studied the highs and lows of the Muslim matrimonial digital applications. Launched around 2014, these technologies popped up just a few years …