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 …
“He Has Spoken the Truth:” Instilling Abu Bakr’s Attitude in our Children
This is the first article in a series titled, “The Real Champions: The Companions as Role Models for Muslim Youth.” Abdullah ibn Uthman, widely known as Abu Bakr, had …
The Kids Are All Right About Ramadan’s Sacrifices. You Should Be Too
A few months ago, quite out of the blue, my oldest child, a teenager, said, “I’m excited about Ramadan.” I won’t lie; I was pretty surprised. To verify whether this …
Making Malcolm X: How His Sister Ella Little-Collins Shaped His Life
Many regard Malcolm X as one of the most influential activists in American history. Throughout his life, he was a voice for Black empowerment; even after death, he loomed large as …
Hijab, Identity, and the Cost of Belonging
Hijab is a personal journey but also a collective effort. Individual actions seldom exist in a vacuum. Our choices shape culture, our visibility matters, and our struggles can affect those …
Gambling: A Social Justice Issue, Not Merely a Moral Debate
Gambling is often framed as a matter of personal choice or individual morality, an issue of self-control, ethics, or private behavior. While moral considerations are not irrelevant, reducing gambling to …
The World Has Dry January. Muslims Have Allah’s Guidance
With January nearly over, it’s likely you’ve heard about Dry January when New Year’s resolutions inevitably come up. You’ve probably seen this term floating around your social media feed, talked about in your workplace, or popping up in turn-of-the-year and mid-January news articles. In late …
Social Media as Sadaqah Jariyah: A Reflective Piece
In an age where a single post can reach thousands in seconds, it becomes impossible to ignore the powerful influence of social media. What was once created for connection and …