The world is a prison, and we are the prisoners: Dig a hole in the prison and let yourself out! – Rumi Caves are hollowed portions of the earth that …
Back to Nature — Reflecting on Allah’s Signs
We are arguably living in the most stimulating age. The amount of social media, news, and television that we consume on a daily basis is overwhelming. Notifications on our phone …
Niqab: For You, Ya Rabbi
I was born with my umbilical cord wrapped around my neck. My mother, exhausted from having given birth, and my father, staring in shock, could only watch on as the …
The Intolerance of Liberalism
With the decline of the European feudal order, the weakening of the Catholic Church, the rise of Protestant Christianity, and the renaissance and scientific revolutions, the political philosophy of liberalism …
‘Do Not Envy What Allah Has Bestowed on Some of You More Than Others’
According to Islam, taqwa is the singular superiority, and it is something that all humans can attain. There is no superiority based on race, ethnicity, lineage, gender, or any other …
Circumstances Surrounding the Emergence of the Shia
The rulership of the Muslim ummah, or community of believers, has undergone significant transformations throughout the centuries. Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, was the leader and guide …
Healthy vs Unhealthy Guilt
Have you ever encountered the heavy feeling that you did something wrong? Did it follow you around for days, weeks, or months nagging at you with flashbacks of the mistake …
Tragic Boat Sinking: ‘No One Deserves to Die in Search of a Better Life’
The recent sinking of a boat on June 14, the Adriana, carrying 750 people en route to Europe from Libya, serves as a somber reminder of the immense human cost …
Surrender and Sacrifice: The Way to Tranquility and Peace
What comes to mind when you hear or read the word “sacrifice”? What about “surrender”? Historically, the word sacrifice, from the Latin sacrificus, or “making sacred,” generally referred to an …
So When Are You Getting Married?
Ladies and Gentlemen: I am officially in the hot seat. I have reached the age where the question asked directly after “How are you?” and the mandatory “You’ve grown so …