It was a chilly night more than 20 years ago when my sister, mother, and I were getting out of our car to head into Walmart. Out of nowhere, we …
December Conventions Set to Welcome Thousands
It’s the holiday season, and Christmas festivities are everywhere. As Muslims, it can be hard to find anything else to enjoy during the holidays, but we’ve got you covered! Islamic …
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 …
The Tremendous Harms of Pornography: Guarding Ourselves and Our Youth
A previous article discussed the dangers of pornography, for both adults and youth. The obvious question follows: What are we to do? Many of us behave like ostriches, putting our …
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 …
The Power and Privilege of the Youth
The current condition and future status of a community is seen, on one level, in the state and actions of its youth, particularly its students. Although definitely not unprecedented, we …
Harnessing the Power of Constructive Criticism
Criticism is often viewed as a negative concept, but when approached constructively, it can be a powerful tool for improvement and growth. In Islam, the act of offering and accepting …
Supreme Court Ruling Harms the Homeless
In the United States, the homeless crisis continues to worsen. While the U.S. sends billions of dollars to other nations for military purposes and other aid, millions of Americans face …
A Marriage Crisis: Struggling to Find Husbands
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) stressed the importance of marriage, saying, “Whoever marries has achieved one-half of one’s religion” (Mishkat al-Masabih 3096). When he (peace be upon …
Conflict Resolution — A Foundation
A husband and a wife bring to the marriage different backgrounds, experiences, expectations, and views on life. This is true of Muslim couples as well, despite having a shared belief …