As millions of American Muslims ushered in the new Islamic year with the start of Muharram, many prepared to fast on the Day of Ashura, reflecting on two significant events …
Let’s End Hunger Together
In our backyard and around the world, in past narratives as well as present-day events, we observe our fellow man suffering from hunger. For some, the source of that affliction …
Time: Our Downfall or Our Success
“Time is money.” “Time is of the essence.” We hear phrases like these often, usually proclaimed to boost our productivity. Generally speaking, even across cultures and professions, nothing is more …
The Impact of Muslim Interaction with the Viking World
The Muslim and Viking worlds interacted in surprising and significant ways during the early medieval period, leaving a rich and sometimes shared history and forging an interconnectedness that can be …
Leaning into “I Don’t Know”
Years ago, shortly after starting a new job, I met a coworker who had converted to Islam. When I expressed curiosity in this decision, he was encouraged to tell me …
Wearing Freedom: The Power of Modesty as a Form of Self-Respect
Modesty is a deeply personal decision that looks different on every woman and girl who chooses it. It can be rooted in faith, culture, self-worth, or all of them. For …
Feeling hopeless? Consider these three attributes of Allah.
Have you ever messed up so badly that you think, “Surely Allah (SWT) won’t forgive me for this?” Have you ever felt so ashamed and disgusted by your sins that …
Professor Khurshid Ahmad
In the intellectual and practical continuity of the Islamic movement, there are a few people who, by virtue of their accomplishments, become an institution all to themselves. Professor Khurshid Ahmad …
Is Your Takbir Sincere? Caring for New Muslim Youth
I have seen it repeatedly, during jummah, after one of the congregational prayers, or during a special Islamic event, a young person approaches the microphone timidly and declares the testimony …
What Will Your Legacy Be?
For each of us, our time in this world is limited. Knowing this, we must ask ourselves – how do we use our time effectively if we hope to make …