If one were to force a square peg into a round hole, it would either lose its original shape or break. Even a two-year-old toddler understands that square pegs cannot …
Secular Humanism and Islam: Conflicting Worldviews
Your worldview is vast. It includes your beliefs about God, morality (i.e., good and evil), political systems, and other beliefs. All people have worldviews, with some admitting a lack of …
Using Social Media for Our Benefit While Avoiding Its Harms
The times we live in make it imperative to understand the underlying mechanisms of social media, what benefits and harms it poses, and how to use it wisely and in …
Improving Our Lives: Cultivating the Islamic Principle of Self-control
In the modern world, we are constantly seeking to improve ourselves. We seek to better our bank accounts, our bodies, and our minds. We turn to gurus, self-care professionals, and …
Embracing Authenticity as a Muslim Woman
Allah made each and every one of us humans unique. There are no two people exactly alike, and this diversity is a great blessing. In the Quran, Allah tells us: …
Muslim Contributions to STEM: Medicine
This series will shine a light on the many contributions Muslims have made to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), particularly during the Islamic Golden Age. That era spanned mainly …
An Exclusive Insider’s Look at Ms. Marvel: Disney’s New Muslim Superhero
Credit: Marvel and Disney+ In recent years, The Walt Disney Corporation has been under scrutiny for their policies on diversity and inclusion. According to their new initiative, “Reimagine Tomorrow,” Disney …
Listening As If ‘All Ear’
Listening is a communication skill that many people assume they possess. In fact, listening, intentionally, is difficult to achieve. What most assume to be listening is actually the simpler act …
Legacy: The Prophetic Way
Prophet Muhammad (s) was born in an uncivilized society, and through the message of Islam, he educated, reformed, and refined that society. Idol-worship had been rampant, the poor were oppressed …
My Child Has Wandered off the Straight Path
Editor’s note: The author of this article has chosen to write anonymously in order to protect the identity of their child. I’ll admit it. I used to be complacent. A …