For this article, five Muslim mothers confided in me, sharing their concerns, frustrations, and wishes with regards to their children’s practice of Islam. Most chose to remain anonymous, and so …
Earth and Its Environment: An Islamic Responsibility
Our earth is at risk. If human beings continue to contribute to the destruction of the earth, the risk of greater harm increases for every generation. As global temperatures rise, …
The Power of Love for the Sake of Allah SWT
Jane Austen, the 18th century English novelist, the literary queen of love and marriage, once wrote, “Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.” Most of …
Islam and Liberalism: At the Crossroads
Islam today is at a unique point in its history, a crossroads with diverging directions. One of these roads is the tried and trusted road of the Prophet (s) and …
Homeschooling: Benefits, Challenges, and Practical Tips
Providing an education for their children is one of parents’ most crucial tasks. Muslims, in particular, have always stressed the importance of learning. Our beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be …
On Palestine: Many Voices, Same Message
The discourse about Israel and Palestine has widened, become more honest and aligned with facts rather than ideological positioning and propaganda. Many people around the world are speaking up, no …
Let Us Call It What It Is
From time immemorial, men have constructed dehumanizing systems of exploitation that stagger even the most vivid imagination. Each of these inhumane structures of society share some common characteristics including a …
The Prophet (s): Impervious to the Corrupting Influence of Power
History has catalogued many successful leaders. Some have been great in military affairs, others in political governance. Many of them, however, were self-serving and quite willing to use cunning, deception, …
No, My Husband Didn’t Convert Me
I met a new sister at the masjid last week. Like many people who were born to a Muslim family in a Muslim-majority nation, she was curious to know how …
The Holy and Blessed Lands of Al-Aqsa
Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem is important in Islam and beloved by Muslims for a number of reasons. First, it is important to note that the “holy” and “blessed” lands of …