Picture this: The stage is set, the walls are decorated, the doors are open,and the last minute preparations are wrapping up. The table settings and centerpieces are placed to perfection. …
By Time, Volunteer
It’s August, but Elizabeth has already started sewing dolls at her church for the gift boxes they distribute to needy children during the winter season.This year she’s donated one sewing …
Activism in the Light of Surah Al-Asr
Remember the individual (there’s usually at least one in every community) who used to be really active in your local Islamic center but you don’t see him or her around …
Contributing to the Welfare of Others
Altruism is the unselfish concern and caring for the welfare of others. Some behavioral scientists and philosophers have argued that pure altruism doesn’t exist because the person engaging in the …
Volunteerism in Islam: Meaning, Motive, and Approach
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 …