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 …
Artificial Intelligence: How It Is Transforming Society
“AI could spell the end of the human race.” “AI presents profound risks to society and humanity.” Prominent leaders in science and technology such as Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk …
Mental Health: Easing Our Burdens
I couldn’t keep count of the times that I “got help” on a test. Whether it came through reaching out to a friend or a family member who had already …
The Ultimate Roadmap: Ramadan of the Righteous — Part two
You can read part one of this article here. The Station of Qur’an Recitation The month of Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an, in terms of its revelation as …
Sha’ban: The Lead-up to Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is approaching quickly. Every year we set goals for ourselves with the intention of making this Ramadan better than the last. We want to stay motivated …
Black History Month: Redlining and Public-School Segregation
It’s February, and that means it’s Black history month in the U.S. While big and small businesses alike attempt to turn this important month into a marketing campaign to attract …