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 …
Protecting Land and Life: Islam’s View on the Care of our World
When it comes to Islam’s teachings about Muslims’ relationship with the natural world, Allah (SWT) has given us much to consider. In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we …
Allah – A Constant Companion
Wherever you are, there too is Allah. What a profound statement! It confers compassion while reminding us of His mighty attributes and clarifying our role in the deity-servant relationship. It …
Ramadan in the South: Traditions, Challenges, and Community Connections
In the heart of the South, where sweet tea and Sunday church gatherings are a way of life, Ramadan beats to its own rhythm. Despit the often-intense heat, the Muslim …
Five Islamic Manners that Have Enhanced my Life
This March, I celebrate my 25th shahadaversary, a term coined by converts to mark the anniversary of the day we made the shahada, or the testimony of faith. Over the …