All praise is due to Allah, the creator of Love, Al-Wadood, Who designed it in our hearts, and made it a gift pursued, To be exchanged...
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A pink yoga mat is laid out on the hard wood floor. In a crisp white coat Lani*, the hijama practitioner, takes the Made in Korea...
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“The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” This is a quote I first heard in 3rd grade....
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In verse 77, the final verse of the 25th chapter of the Qur’an; Sūrah al-Furqān, Allah says, “Say, ‘What would my Lord care for you if...
By Sumbel Gilani This year is my first Ramadan in four years when I am neither pregnant nor breastfeeding. Consequently, it is my first time fasting as a mother....
by Zuneera Masood First day of Ramadan and you are excited when you see a fellow Muslim. You nod and feel this mutual connection that “we’re...