Inaya’s Struggle Inaya is sixteen years old. She’s memorized Qur’an and is an inspiration to youth and adults alike. She’s inspired other girls to wear hijab...
Given the fact that there are not enough Muslim professionals in the Arts, and the lack of a sizeable market to support their work, it stands...
“Can you tell me a good book to read on Islamic history?” This is a question that I get asked time and time again. I can’t...
by Hasan Jilani The state of Muslim children’s books is deplorable. There are a few gems, but most books are poorly written and poorly illustrated. We must...
By Hena Zuberi “I read about the Prophet Muhammad and whatever made him, him, that is what I wanted to follow,” muses children’s book author Julie...
“OMG, the Fifty Shades of Grey movie is coming out!” a high-school girl I mentor cheers with excitement. I nod but don’t say anything. “I have...
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...
Since I was a young boy growing up, the story of Malcolm X captivated me. Before I hit my 13th birthday, I had already read his...
“Almost 1400 years after the Prophet Muhammad first articulated God’s law –the Sharī‘ah- its earthly interpreters are still arguing over what it means. Hardliners reduce it...
By Umm Idris Every so often, a book comes along that forces us to radically re-think our basic assumptions. Wilkinson and Pickett’s The Spirit Level, a...
