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 …
Silence as a Means of Spiritual Enlightenment
The Qur’an and the Sunnah highlight the importance of embracing silence as a transformative path to heightened spirituality, a practice that the pious predecessors recognized and often employed as a …
Origins of Black History Month
Every February, Black History Month rolls around and we begin to witness schools, corporations and small business owners, and a wide variety of civic organizations seizing the moment to educate …
The Concept of ‘Covenant’ in Islam
The idea of “covenant” appears frequently in the Qur’an and sunnah, the primary sources of Islam. There are different types of covenants (e.g., between two people such as husband and …
The Unity of Muslims Worldwide
There seems to be an impression among many that it is impossible to unite the Muslim world. However, unity does not imply: 1) unanimous agreement at all levels of government …
Frontlines of Empathy: Unveiling Grief and Resilience in Palestine
Politics and journalism have been, for a long time, two of my greatest passions in life; and Palestine has always been the driving force, the soul of my unwavering commitment …
The Astonishing Power of Words
The average human speaks thousands of words each day. Social beings who crave meaningful connection, we regularly talk with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and sometimes even strangers. With all these …
Palestine: The Beating Heart of the Ummah
Every time I stroll down the street unafraid, walk down a grocery aisle stocked with food, turn on the faucet, or flick a light switch, my mind turns to the …
Qalb: Great Spiritual Significance
In the middle of the chest lies the heart. Arguably the most vital organ of the human body. It is relatively small, approximately the size of a clenched fist, and …