An Excerpt from Commentary on the Forty Hadith of Imam Al-Nawawi Abū Hurairah (R) reported that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: “Verily Allah the Exalted is pure. He does …
Food Deserts in the Land of Plenty
The first time I visited Winston-Salem, North Carolina was six years ago, passing through the city on a trip farther south. With time to kill, I drove aimlessly through Winston’s …
Feeding Our Elders
One of the greatest challenges of national governments should be to ensure, in all ways possible, the health and well-being of one of the most vulnerable groups of its population …
Embrace: A Life-changing Umrah Trip for American Muslim Converts
Umrah, also known as the lesser pilgrimage, is a religious journey with a variety of benefits for Muslims who are blessed by their Lord to perform it. It was reported …
How the Roots Set and Dug Deeper into the Ground
The first day of October 2018 would mark the start of a new chapter in my life, full of many hardships and struggles. On that chilly Monday morning, I wore …
Sacred Places in an Unholy Land
Those unfamiliar with religious history or cartography know little about the ancient designation of one of the recognized cradles of civilization — Palestine. It was not until 5 BCE, however, …
Asylum Is Not a Crime, It’s a Human Right
It is important for us to understand that this is a defining moment for us as Americans. One that will possibly shape generations to come. We have a choice to …
Rohingya Muslim Crisis: A Humanitarian Catastrophe!
“My heart is being torn apart; I cannot take this anymore. Our tiny children are being burnt alive, our women are being raped and after that they are all locked …
The Kashmir Conundrum
Kashmir has been in the news since India revoked Article 370 of the Indian Constitution on August 5, 2019. Article 370 gave special status to the state of Jammu and …
The Challenge of Hindutva for Indian and American Muslims
India’s ruling party, BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), espouses an ultranationalist and supremacist ideology known as Hindutva. This virulent ideology (distinct from the religion of Hinduism) seeks to expand the existing …