In a previous article, I shared my experience in engaging with the Qur’an and described three pillars. The first pillar is studying the Qur’an, and it has five parts. The …
Standing for War Criminals
What do you stand up for? Standing up for someone or something can indicate fear, intimidation, respect, support, or even love. In Islamic teachings, standing up for truth and justice …
A Marriage Crisis: Struggling to Find Husbands
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) stressed the importance of marriage, saying, “Whoever marries has achieved one-half of one’s religion” (Mishkat al-Masabih 3096). When he (peace be upon …
Conflict Resolution — A Foundation
A husband and a wife bring to the marriage different backgrounds, experiences, expectations, and views on life. This is true of Muslim couples as well, despite having a shared belief …
“Where Is the Salahuddeen of Today?”
Salahuddeen is one of the most revered figures in the Muslim world. As the legendary general who liberated Al-Aqsa from the Crusaders after 88 years of rule, his achievements are …
Neurodivergent Muslims: A Warm Welcome Is Due
Part one of this series discussed the definitions of neurodivergence, autism, and ADHD and highlighted some of the challenges neurodivergent Muslims face. In this article we will explore how our …
University Encampments for Justice in Palestine: 3 Key Insights
After visiting several university encampments in the United States and engaging in hundreds of conversations with university personnel, faculty, student organizers, and national leaders, I feel it is important to …
Five Strategies to Maintain Your Ramadan Momentum
Many of us exert ourselves during Ramadan to perform extra acts of worship: we read more Qur’an, give more charity, make more dhikr, offer more prayers, and seek Allah’s forgiveness …
‘The Most Feeble Age’: Coping with Dementia
Maha was unwinding from the morning rush—legs stretched out on the couch, coffee mug in hand—when she got the email from her bank. “Heads-up: You have $0.00 left in your …
Ramadan: Clarifying Our Vision, Rebooting Our System
We are in it. Ramadan. A time for increased worship, a month of food and festivities, of gatherings and decorations, and of so much more. A transformative event unlike any …