One of my earliest experiences at an Islamic conference was when I attended the ISNA Convention in Washington D.C. over two decades ago. It was the first time the Islamic …
Parenting and Moral Education
As Muslim parents raising our children in a Western society that does not promote the values we wish to instill in our children, we must take it upon ourselves to …
Q&A: Difficult Relationship with My Mother
Years ago, I wrote a Q&A column on a matching website. Most questions submitted were about marriage or the spouse-selection process. But some were about other issues. One sister sent …
Be Proactive to Protect Kids from Online Pornography
Islam is distinguished by its commitment to wholesomeness and purity, but sadly Muslims are not immune to the dangers of pornography. Our children, in particular, are at risk of falling …
The Cave: A Place for Solitude and Potential Transformation
The world is a prison, and we are the prisoners: Dig a hole in the prison and let yourself out! – Rumi Caves are hollowed portions of the earth that …
Back to Nature — Reflecting on Allah’s Signs
We are arguably living in the most stimulating age. The amount of social media, news, and television that we consume on a daily basis is overwhelming. Notifications on our phone …
Sabr: Achieving Closeness to Allah, Spiritual Growth, and Inner Peace
In Islam, “sabr” refers to the concept of patience, perseverance, and steadfastness in the face of difficulties, challenges, or hardships. This concept is different than the concept of patience in …
Niqab: For You, Ya Rabbi
I was born with my umbilical cord wrapped around my neck. My mother, exhausted from having given birth, and my father, staring in shock, could only watch on as the …
The Intolerance of Liberalism
With the decline of the European feudal order, the weakening of the Catholic Church, the rise of Protestant Christianity, and the renaissance and scientific revolutions, the political philosophy of liberalism …
‘Do Not Envy What Allah Has Bestowed on Some of You More Than Others’
According to Islam, taqwa is the singular superiority, and it is something that all humans can attain. There is no superiority based on race, ethnicity, lineage, gender, or any other …