ICNA CSJ (Council for Social Justice) has posted a short piece about the conflict that is escalating in Sudan, noting that it was in “the latter half of April when …
The Importance of Gentleness
Recently I read a Facebook post that made me cry tears of sadness and joy. It started out quite sad, but then took an unexpected turn that made my heart …
Artificial Intelligence: How It Is Transforming Society, Part two
Part 1 of this article presented an overview of artificial intelligence and its potential for good, with some mention of its potential harms. As to its potential good, we should …
The One Ayah Antidote to the Deceptions of This Worldly Life
The following ayah (verse) in the Qur’an is one of the most powerful antidotes to the poison that has impacted many of us in today’s hedonistic world. Allah SWT says: …
The Beauty of Eid al-Fitr in America
I’ve never spent Eid al-Fitr — the celebration that ends the holy month of Ramadan — in a Muslim country, but I have heard stories. It is remarkable that more …
Artificial Intelligence: How It Is Transforming Society
“AI could spell the end of the human race.” “AI presents profound risks to society and humanity.” Prominent leaders in science and technology such as Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk …
Mental Health: Easing Our Burdens
I couldn’t keep count of the times that I “got help” on a test. Whether it came through reaching out to a friend or a family member who had already …
Ramadan: Increasing Awareness of Its Blessings
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a blessed and sacred time for Muslims all around the world. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, abstaining …
The Ultimate Roadmap: Ramadan of the Righteous — Part two
You can read part one of this article here. The Station of Qur’an Recitation The month of Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an, in terms of its revelation as …
The Ultimate Roadmap: Ramadan of the Righteous — Part One
What if you knew with conviction that Ramadan was a life-changing month of opportunities, blessings, and forgiveness, and that this Ramadan would be your last? Ramadan is the month in …