A cornerstone of our Muslim tradition is that of service to our fellow human beings — be it offer in refuge to individuals in times of distress or volunteering with …
Making Sense of Senseless Violence
The recent murder of the U.S. Marines in Chattanooga reminds us of the mordant wit of the Sufi mystic who said “I love the moon because it brightens the sky …
Lottery is Tempting
Some Muslims play the lottery hoping to win the jackpot despite a clear prohibition of gambling in the Quran. For many people, winning the jackpot is a dream come true …
How Art Can Change the Narrative About Islam
“Ask them, ‘Who has forbidden the beauty of God which He has created for His servants and the things clean and pure for sustenance? They are made for the believers …
There’s an Elephant In the Room
The attack on the office of the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine, killing 12 people and injuring others, was the terrorist act of two brothers, Said and Cherif Kouach. According to …
#AllLivesMatter #ChapelHillShooting
Justice is one of the most important values of Islam. In fact, it can be said that beyond instructing humanity about the oneness of Allah, establishing justice is the main …
After Da’wah: Supporting Reverted Muslims
Da’wah, that is, invitation to Islam, is an order of Allah, a practice of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him), and a necessary aspect of faith. When a person opens …
Why Some Muslims Get Lost in the Endless Loop of Doubt
Many of us know someone who is going through or has gone through a crisis of faith. Perhaps we have had the painful realization one day – “Oh my God, …
Denying God, Denying Reality
Does God Exist? This is the question I’ve constantly discussed with Atheist academics. The discussion is often put forward in different guises but the premise is always the same; does …
When Your Teen Questions Faith
“I don’t believe in God.” Five small words that no Muslim parent ever wants to hear uttered by their teen. Unfortunately, the reality is that many Muslim youth today do …