The recent sinking of a boat on June 14, the Adriana, carrying 750 people en route to Europe from Libya, serves as a somber reminder of the immense human cost …
‘We Hear and Obey’ — The benefits of True Submission
The word “Islam” means “submission.” Submitting means yielding to a superior authority, and Muslims know that the Creator of the universe is the ultimate authority with no equal. Life demonstrates …
Surrender and Sacrifice: The Way to Tranquility and Peace
What comes to mind when you hear or read the word “sacrifice”? What about “surrender”? Historically, the word sacrifice, from the Latin sacrificus, or “making sacred,” generally referred to an …
So When Are You Getting Married?
Ladies and Gentlemen: I am officially in the hot seat. I have reached the age where the question asked directly after “How are you?” and the mandatory “You’ve grown so …
My Intention, My Reward
I was speaking to a good friend the other day and she asked me something that really made me reflect. She asked, “If you weren’t born Muslim, do you think …
Secret Plural Marriages: Between the Halal and the Harm, Part Two
Part one of this article ended with a quote from Mohammad Elshinary, researcher for Yaqeen Institute and translator for Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA). He stated, “It is …
The Amazing Blessings of Charity
One of the greatest and most rewarding acts of worship is the giving of charity for the sake of Allah SWT, but oftentimes people limit their donations to the month …
‘Lower to Them the Wing of Humility’ — Caring for Elderly Parents
By the year 2035, there will be roughly one million more older adults than children in the United States. America is catching up to what Japan is already experiencing, as …
Secret Plural Marriages: Between the Halal and the Harm, Part One
Betrayal, deceit, and a secret life hidden in the shadows — these are the elements that lurk behind the story of a man who married another woman without his first …
Escalating Conflict in Sudan Brings Massive Suffering
ICNA CSJ (Council for Social Justice) has posted a short piece about the conflict that is escalating in Sudan, noting that it was in “the latter half of April when …