A few years ago, I was sitting with a friend chatting just before the start of Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting. Just as I was about to launch into …
A Singular Struggle: How Black Muslim Woman Experience Islamophobia and Racism
In 2020, I wrote an article titled “On Being Othered In Muslim & Non-Muslim Spaces” where I discussed the anti-black racism, colorism, prejudice, and Islamophobia black Muslim women face. Five years …
When Oppressors Fall, Lessons are Learned
Human history is rife with oppression, often cloaked by illusions of grandeur, military strength, and wealth. Yet the Qur’an reminds us of one unchanging reality: When the powerful resort to …
The Prophet’s (peace be upon him) Strategy of Change
In the Quran, Allah SWT said, “It is He who sent His messenger with guidance and the religion of truth so that He makes it prevail over all religions even …
An Unacknowledged Addiction
Because many of us are feeling overwhelmed these days with the trials of this dunya, probably the last thing we want to read about is yet another serious problem, especially …
Muslims in America: The True Price of Living Here
Earlier this year, I traveled to Jordan with a relief organization. I spent a week visiting refugee camps sheltering countless Gazan and Syrian families, as well as individuals who have …
Can Israel Survive Its Current Downward Spiral?
Considering our world’s fast-changing geopolitical landscape and Israel’s horrific actions over the years and particularly since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, I doubt Israel can survive much longer. …
Israel: Exploding International Law
On September 17, pagers exploded across Lebanon. According to a UN press release, as of 9/19, 32 people were killed and 3,250 wounded. An NPR article states that a “U.S. …
The Prophet’s Sunnah: Empowering the Disenfranchised
Denying individuals their full rights and privileges and their full participation in society is hardhearted. So it is very significant that Allah SWT addressed Rasoolullah in the Qur’an: “We have …
The Tremendous Harms of Pornography to Adults and Youth
In an otherwise normal, decent world, pornography is not a topic that we would wish to publicly discuss. Talking about issues with negative connotations often brings out the very destructive …