Just like many other household and family activity (mealtimes, chores, communication, etc.), prayer at home deserves attention and discussion—and maybe even more than other aspects of...
I remember the time when asking the Subway sandwich artist to change their gloves upon taking my order was an anxiety-inducing moment for me every single...
Trigger warning: miscarriage Losing It I felt it as I hobbled nearly doubled-over towards the car on our way to the ER. The pain that surged...
After having my first, and only, child a week before Ramadan a couple years ago, the whole idea of what Ramadan meant to me was completely...
“Eid-al-Quarantine” is what my sister has so fondly dubbed our upcoming Eid al Fitr this year. I find myself asking, “How are we going to make...
Gift exchanges–they’re common traditions for many gift-giving holidays in America. I’ve participated in gift exchanges in religious and secular contexts and I’ve loved being a member...
As Ramadan approaches and we prepare our hearts and homes, decor brings meaningful reflection.
As we approached the green lights in the Sa’i between Safa and Marwa, my husband and I prepared to split up so that he could fulfill...
One of the most challenging things that Muslim parents can face in their children’s Islamic education is teaching their kids how to read the Qur’an in...
You’re going on Hajj?! Congratulations! There are so many types of preparation for Hajj you should think about–including preparing to be the best version of yourself...