A tribute from the Islamic Circle of North America to a teacher, author, and quiet servant of the American Muslim community. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Indeed, to Allah …
America is Experiencing an Existential Civilization Crisis. Why American Muslims Should Care.
This article is the first in a series entitled “Navigating West: A Vision For A Renewed America”. Imagine you are walking in Boston, New York City, or any other American …
Summer is Here and You’re Wondering if Hijabis are Hot. Perhaps Consider a More Thoughtful Question.
Every summer, without fail, it happens. The Texas heat index ratchets up, the temperatures climb, often into the triple digits, and suddenly complete strangers become deeply invested in my wardrobe …
A History of Muslim Americans’ Political Engagement
Muslim engagement in U.S. politics spans decades, journeying from Republican to progressive. During that time, American Muslims also have become more intimately involved, shifting from a position as mere spectators …
My Brother is Gay: Navigating the Intersection of Religion and Family An interview with Imam Wesley Lebron
This interview first appeared on the Muslim Home Newsletter July 12, 2023. It has been reprinted with the author’s permission and has been edited for content and length. In a …
Islam and the Romans: Early Muslim-Byzantine Interaction
The Islamic world and the Roman Empire share a millennium of history, beginning with reported interactions between the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and Byzantine Emperor Heraclius and ending …
National Poetry Month: An Ode to Faith, Visibility, and the Conversations We Don’t Forget
Some conversations never leave you; rather, they linger and leave a mark. Years ago, I experienced such a moment, and from that moment a poem was born. It was 2012, …
The Power of Saying No: A Reflection on Boundaries
For so long, I believed being a good person meant being available to everyone. That translated into helping, fixing, and showing up no matter how tired, thinly stretched, or quietly …
The Beauty of Allah’s Names Al-Fattah & Al-Wadud
Every year during Ramadan I attempt to learn more of Allah’s great and majestic names. I know a few friends who can recite all 99 names of Allah (SWT) from …
Cleaning Heart-Blockages with Dua and Dhikr
This is the third article in a series entitled “Under the Throne of Allah: Dua and Dhikr.” There can be seasons in life when, outwardly, you may be doing everything …