We were standing outside the dojang (dojo). They were taking the old sign down and the new owners were putting up a new sign. My children take tae kwon do classes. When I signed them for classes in this particular dojo years ago, it was run by a man from ... Read More »
On Attraction from a Unmarried Perspective “If a man wants to betroth a woman, he can look at what entices him to accomplish his marriage.” [Reported by Abu Dawud] As someone who is looking to get married and extremely inexperienced in all terms of physical intimacy, all of this sex ... Read More »
Mohamed Elibiary is a national security expert advising the homeland security enterprise and Texas-based Muslim community leader. With more than a week past the Boston Bombings, public emotions are beginning to subside. But many Muslim communities are still left dealing with their fear of a backlash or hate crime at ... Read More »
The recent tragic events in Boston have been noteworthy for many reasons. One of these is that it cemented the new age of information gathering and sharing. The post-news era is upon us with social media becoming the primary vehicle for gathering, sharing and debating information. To put it bluntly ... Read More »
Spring break is a great time to create some memories. The kids are not only out of school, but they're going into vacation expecting and hoping to be doing lots of fun stuff. It's only natural for them to want to go back and share stories with their friends about what they did on their vacation. Help make it special. Read More »
It's interesting how quickly news spreads on the internet without a simple checking of sources. Making the rounds on social media and certain websites is a story that James Holmes, dubbed the “Dark Knight killer” for opening fire at a screening of the The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado, ... Read More »
Assalamualaikum, everyone! Today we will hear from Noor in Canada. Noor has learned about the Day of Judgment in school and wrote the piece below from memory. The Day of Judgment by Noor Fatima Lais 1. All buildings and houses will fall and the earth will crack and all things ... Read More »
“I can't believe you let Maryam have internet in her room,” Joanne said. She gripped the steering wheel of her car with her left hand as she lifted a can of diet cola from the cup holder and took a sip. She shook her head as she held the can ... Read More »
Sheikh Yaser Birjas talks about the five stages of marriage. The first stage of the husband-wife relationship is known as the “in-love” phase where the husband and wife start to get to know each other. Often times, this phase can take place during the nikkah or engagement phase. The ... 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 »
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