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 …
Burnt Toast
There was an interesting story posted on a website a few years ago — “When I was young, my mom and dad sat down to eat breakfast while I was …
Interview: A Children’s Book on Using Positive Self-Talk
Title: “There is Greatness in Me” Paperback length: 28 pages Author: Ameenah Muhammad Price: $15.00 at Amazon This is an interview with Sr. Ameenah Muhammad, an entrepreneur and writer. She …
Establishing a Strong Relationship with the Qur’an
Muslims believe that the Qur’an is the miraculous Word of the One God, Allah Almighty, the Creator and Maintainer of the universe. Nevertheless, despite our realization that the Qur’an is …
Black History Month 2022
The life stories of generations of people of African descent in the United States are testimonials to the capacity of human beings to overcome, with Allah’s help, adverse life circumstances …
The Ongoing Human Rights Violations in India
This month has been a roller coaster for anyone watching the human rights situation in India. While the rightwing Hindutva party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been in power in …