In the middle of the chest lies the heart. Arguably the most vital organ of the human body. It is relatively small, approximately the size of a clenched fist, and …
5 Tips to Be an Effective Mentor for New Muslims
Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “By Allah, that Allah guides a man through you is better for you than a herd of …
The Immense and Innumerable Blessings of Sabr
Sabr is both patience and perseverance. That covers a lot of ground. In fact, Imam Abu Talib Al-Makky, in his book, Qoot ul-Quloob, writes that most people sin because of …
Palestine: Where is God’s Help?
“Where is God’s help,” Muslims ask. In Palestine and around the world, in times of mild, moderate, or extremely severe injustice, the question comes up. We believe fully in the …
A Spotlight on the Israel-Gaza War
The items below are from a variety of media sources, some of which are written from a pointedly pro-Israel perspective. They are included because within the content is some information …
Family Meetings Can Be Full of Baraka (Blessings)
Does the thought of holding regular family meetings sound appealing to you? Perhaps it seems like one more task on your never-ending to-do list. If part of you resists the …
Finding Compromise in Marriage
In marriage, conflict is inevitable. The little irritations that transpire over weeks, months or even years, add up. Eventually, the little problems escalate into something big and unavoidable. The conflict …
Three Principles of Islamic Leadership
How do we know what virtuous leadership is, according to the Islamic worldview? We see so much corruption in the world today and leaders seem more interested in popularity and …
Why Muslims Need to Talk About Hispanic Heritage Month
One of my earliest experiences at an Islamic conference was when I attended the ISNA Convention in Washington D.C. over two decades ago. It was the first time the Islamic …
Parenting and Moral Education
As Muslim parents raising our children in a Western society that does not promote the values we wish to instill in our children, we must take it upon ourselves to …