Take a moment. Walk outside. Feel the welcoming embrace of a bed of grass. Allow the gentle breeze to whisper the secrets of the universe into your ear. Let the …
Ramadan, A Multicultural Experience in America
Multiculturalism has been a topic of discussion in North America since at least the 1930s. America embraced the idea of a melting pot, with minorities maintaining their languages and cultural …
Overcoming Obstacles to Embrace Eid in America
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the most important Islamic holidays, but for Muslims in the United States, celebrating Islam’s holiest days can be a hurdle as well as a …
Opinion Piece: Too Many Flaws in the U.S. Death Penalty
Islam allows the death penalty as a just and legal punishment for certain grievous crimes such as murder and treason. Islamically, the requirements for proof of guilt in a crime …
Covering War in Ukraine, Media Bias Revealed
After President Vladimir Putin of Russia began what he called a “special military operation” on February 24 to “demilitarize and denazify Ukraine,” nonstop media coverage of the conflict immediately began. …
What the Ummah Needs in Ramadan
What does the ummah (Muslim worldwide community) need today? More specifically, what does the ummah need to do for Ramadan? When reflecting on the many areas of improvement needed, it …
Muslim Women’s Day: Gender Equity, Equality, and Roles in Islam
So often, we, the female community, are told that we aren’t capable. And we witness the cultural narration of male superiority that stains people’s minds, still evident in our contemporary …
An Escalating Housing Crisis
In late 2019, I landed a new job in San Francisco. An East Coast native with a sprinkling of Texas living, I finally moved to a state with perfect weather. …
Three Signs You Take Prophet Muhammad as a Role Model
Directly or indirectly, we all have role models we look up to and are influenced by. And subconsciously, we may be shaped by people of good or people of evil …
Examining the Homicide Spike
Murder is on the rise in the United States. Since 2020, the rate of homicides has been increasing at an alarming pace. According to an article in The New York …