The main maqsad or purpose of the human being in this life is to submit to the will and decree of Allāh and worship Him from his first breath to his last. Allāh through His immense wisdom and prudence has decreed the people be tried and tested in various ... Read More »
Recently, the Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament (MIST) held regional competitions throughout North America. MIST is “a fun, educational, interactive program of competitions and workshops geared towards bringing high school students together from around the nation to develop leadership, communication, and other creative skills, all while gaining a deeper understanding of Islam and ... Read More »
A Short Story By Umm Zakiyyah “You should really consider accepting their offer,” Mona said. Barakah sighed as she balanced the cell phone between her shoulder and ear as she finished typing an email to the editor of the university newspaper. “It's too much to think about right now,” Barakah ... Read More »
Snowflakes Playing “Ring Around the Rosie” by Nur Kose I leaned forward in my seat and stared, stumped, at the laptop screen. This essay topic seemed just about impossible and I was finding it extremely difficult to figure out what to write. Suddenly, my sister Huda pushed my room door ... Read More »
With age comes the stereotype that wisdom has been attained and that one's intellectual capacity has reached its limit. Stereotypes like these cause us to assume that the older one is, the more answers that they have, the smarter that they are, and above all, the more mature that ... Read More »
Today we will be hearing from 9-year-old Hana Hubert from Delaware, USA. In her poem “Beauty of the Heavens and the Earth,” she describes the blessings Allāh gives us and how we should thank Him for what he has given us. Beauty of the Heavens and the Earth by Hana ... Read More »
This is part 6 of a 6 part post. Click here for Part #1, Part #2, Part #3, Part #4, and Part #5. “You want me to go look for your brother?” Hassan said. Jamilah rolled her eyes. “You just got here, and now you want to get away? I won't ask any more ... Read More »
This is part 5 of a 6 part post. Click here for Part #1, Part #2, Part #3, and Part #4 Jamilah rode hard, her muscles straining as she climbed up Post Street. She dumped her bicycle in the living room and stood, breathing heavily. Her eyes roamed the apartment. Not finding ... Read More »
This is part 4 of a 6 part post. Click here for Part #1, Part #2, and Part #3 Jamilah had caught the mouth-watering scent of chicken and lentils, so she was not surprised when Layth announced that dinner was ready. When she walked into the living room wearing her dress and ... Read More »
As Jamilah rode, she thought about the deal. The Deal. She could hardly believe it had worked. It was like her own personal miracle. Was it possible that she would have found the bike anyway, without this bargain? Read More »
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