It is America's shame that poverty and racism continues to this day. It is Muslims' double shame that they have even more massive inequalities and racism (to the degree of quasi-slavery in some Muslim countries) despite having a religion that orders the opposite. Read More »
Bullying has reached a new peak in our society and with tragedies such as the shooting at Columbine, bullying has received a great deal more attention than it used to. With the advent of technology, bullying no longer occurs exclusively within the walls of schools. Rather, social media has provided another opportunity to bullies who seek to demean others. Home is no longer a safe haven for victims of bullying; a Facebook status can hurt just as much, if not more, than hearing the typed words spoken aloud. Read More »
"Pakistanis are the worst!” a young Desi woman exclaimed wrinkling her nose. “I would never advise marrying any of them.” The other Pakistani women present nodded in emphatic agreement while others shook their heads knowingly. “Arabs are so extreme,” an Arab woman interjected. “Everything is haraam to them.” “Americans are much better,” another woman agreed. “They’re the only men worth marrying.” At the last comment, unease knotted in my stomach… Read More »
Over the years I have had the opportunity to counsel many in how to handle rejection and criticism from others. I have heard a gamut of statements expressing how these people felt at specific times when they were being criticized, or at least thought they were. I would like to share some lessons learned... Read More »
Family is at the core of our experience as human beings. Family impacts us in so many ways. The situation within the home affects us psychologically, emotionally, and even spiritually. Different aspects of family life have been addressed in the Quran and Sunnah. We are witnessing the deterioration of the institution of family. When family falters, civilizations fall. In spite of this challenge, the solution remains very simple. It is the implementation of the way of life granted to us by Allah: Islam. This lecture briefly discusses not only the issues families face today, but also the solutions. Read More »
Arranged marriages are the cultural norm for many Muslims across the world. Men and women who are ready to get married may meet their future spouse through family or friends. Forced marriage, on the other hand, occurs when a man or woman is coerced by the family to marry, using threats, emotional blackmail, fraud, and even bribes. Arranged against the person will, without consent or consent under duress. That is not a marriage in Islam; it is oppression and abuse. Read More »
Being a stay-at-home dad was one the best experiences of my life, teaching me wonders about taking care of my family. But for some reason, I struggled to find acceptance in the Muslim community for it. How can we move toward a prophetic way of acceptance in our community? Read More »
17-year-old Maria Khan tells us about Halal Project's latest fundraising dinner at CSU, Northridge. Hena Zuberi, our Editor-in-Chief, was also amongst the speakers at the event. Find out more inside! Read More »
written by an Anonymous Guest Seeing the Truth Little by little, day by day, as she continued her irrational behavior, my mother's abuse began to finally wear down on the affection, trust and admiration I had for her. One day we had an altercation in which she crossed the line, ... Read More »
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