The Ummah (world community) of Prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullah (peace be upon him) is invariably heralded as including individuals from every race, ethnicity, and nation on earth. While the 1.7 …
The ‘Liberation’ of Libya: Death of a Nation
Much of the world was aghast as CNN broadcast the gruesome images of Black Africans, bound and tethered like animals, being prepared for sale in a stockyard bustling with potential …
Jerusalem — A City Divided
On December 6, President Donald Trump announced his decision to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and to recognize the city as the capital of Israel. It …
Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan’s Journey
Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan’s Journey: From Afrocentrism to Islam – Editor’s Note: Dr. Yusef Ben-Jochannan was one of the most prolific authors and lecturers on African history throughout the Diaspora of …
Being A Patriot Despite It All
Am I a patriot? Maybe I’m a fake. I believe in my country, but I’m not happy with things at present. The air in this country lately has felt more …
I’m No Role Model, or Am I?
We are currently living in a time of great social and political turmoil. It seems that every day another high-profile man in media, elected official, business executive, or someone connected …
Patriotism and Fulfilling America’s Greatest Potential
As the school bell rang and Mrs. Davis corralled all of us kindergarteners into class, we heard a voice over the intercom: “Please stand and place your right hand over …
For God and Country: My Perspective on Patriotism
I love Allah, and I love America. I love my religion, and I love my country. But can I have loyalties to both? Many Muslims in the U.S., including myself, …
O Say Can You See…
Last year, during the 2016 NFL preseason, San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick remained seated on the bench during the national anthem. Due to tightness in his right shoulder, he wasn’t …
Procrastination – A Scorching Fire in the Soul: Part 2
In part 1 of this article we looked at the findings of Piers Steel in his study on procrastination. Based on those findings, we said that if we do the …