This is part 2 in a multipart series. You can find Part #1 here The Lebanese consulate building was small, with only a few people applying...
This story picks up two months after “The Deal” left off. If you have not read that story, please go back and do so, then read this one....
Hassan whispered in Layth’s ear. “Give her your coat and count your blessings. Some women ask for gold and a new house. You'd better do something...
He woke slowly, with a sense of calm. The red numerals on the alarm clock said 3 am. Louis didn’t think he could get back to...
Louis splashed water on his face and pulled on a t-shirt. Watching Hassan walk out had felt like watching his last chance go up in a...
Several days had gone by since he had read the Quran, and his mind kept returning to the verses he had read, but he didn’t want...
Louis took the book from the shelf and studied it. What was it supposed to be? He looked at the cover. The Holy Quran, it said....
You're not expected to try to make everyone happy, nor is it possible. That's not Islam. Respect for others is vital, but in the end we...
We can’t run away from Allah, and cannot avoid Him. No matter which way we turn, and no matter what we seek besides Allah, His power...
When she woke for Fajr, she didn’t know at first where she was. Her shoulder was stiff where she had fallen on it the day before.
