The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) once said: “Take up good deeds only as much as you are able, for the best deeds are those done regularly …
Let’s End Hunger Together
In our backyard and around the world, in past narratives as well as present-day events, we observe our fellow man suffering from hunger. For some, the source of that affliction …
Time: Our Downfall or Our Success
“Time is money.” “Time is of the essence.” We hear phrases like these often, usually proclaimed to boost our productivity. Generally speaking, even across cultures and professions, nothing is more …
The Impact of Muslim Interaction with the Viking World
The Muslim and Viking worlds interacted in surprising and significant ways during the early medieval period, leaving a rich and sometimes shared history and forging an interconnectedness that can be …
Leaning into “I Don’t Know”
Years ago, shortly after starting a new job, I met a coworker who had converted to Islam. When I expressed curiosity in this decision, he was encouraged to tell me …
Feeling hopeless? Consider these three attributes of Allah.
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 …
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 …
About Ramadan From a Convert, With Love
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 …
Teen Talk: Answering Tough Questions About Islam
It’s a good bet many Muslims parents worry their child may go astray of Islam. Today, raising children who remain rooted in the faith presents immense challenges. For teens, embracing …