Marriage in Islam has been described as a protective garment, a source of tranquility and comfort, and as the completion of our faith. It is the moral path to finding …
Combating Racial Bias in the U.S. and in the Muslim Community
Can you recall the first time you heard about or were directly affected by racial bias, colorism, or any other type of discrimination? Although I never experienced bigotry firsthand until …
Healthy Habits and Self-Care
If we have learned anything in 2020, it is the importance of taking care of ourselves, whether it is physically, mentally, spiritually, or socially. There have been challenges that nobody …
France’s Macron: A Deep Dive into Islamophobia
About two weeks before Muslims worldwide acknowledged the presumed birthday of Prophet Muhammad (s),October 28-29, 2020 (11 Rabi Awwal 1493), French schoolteacher Samuel Paty shared with his history classes negative …
Beyond the 2020 Elections: What’s Next for Muslim Americans
The 2020 U.S. presidential election has often been described in hyperbolic terms by journalists, political hacks, and social commentators as being the “most important election in the history of the …
‘A Man is a Vendor of His Soul’
Prophet Muhammad said, “Each day a man is a vendor of his soul — either freeing it or brining it to ruin” (Muslim). If we reflect on this hadith, we …
The Prophet’s (s) Strategy for Bringing About Change
All praises are for Allah, The Almighty, and may His peace and blessing be upon His true servant and final Messenger Muhammad, on his Companions, and his family. One of …
The Cry of the Bugle: Stand Back and Stand By
As early as 1758, some variation of a brass bugle was used by military commanders in England, and later in the United States, to clearly communicate commands on the battlefield. …
Fulfilling One’s Potential Through Tafakkur (Reflection)
“You should have some proportion of solitude or else you will become heedless.” -‘Umar b. al-Khaṭṭāb (r) Among the greatest blessings God has bestowed upon human beings is the ability …
ICNA Relief: Serving During the Pandemic
Through its numerous programs and services, ICNA Relief provides relief services for the larger American community and assists in the betterment and empowerment of people across the country. This year, …