Recreational use of marijuana is often glorified and celebrated in the mainstream media. Those of us who were or are immersed in popular media and pop...
For Muslims, observing intermittent fasting is one of the core pillars of worship Allah has mandated upon us. “O you who have believed, decreed upon you...
Maryam (an alias) writes about her painful physical, emotional, and spiritual experience with the loss of her dearest fetus, and offers some valuable advice. Trigger Warning:...
My Ramadan experience—like my health—has evolved throughout the years. I cannot help but reflect on previous Ramadans having arrived at this one as a 30-year-old. I’d...
As Ramadan approaches, Muslims around the country are looking forward to tarawih prayers, community iftaars, and Eid celebrations again. The widespread availability of vaccines and the...
Allah is the Most Merciful that He exempts Muslim adults from fasting during Ramadan if their health cannot manage. Exemption from fasting due to health concerns...
A few years ago, my best friend (who is also a physician) and I were discussing our concerns about fasting long June days while seeing patients...
(This article was originally posted at ibnabeeomar.com. To follow Omar’s work please subscribe to his email list.) I was excited, as a teenager, to join the...
December 3rd marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day was first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly resolution back in 1992. It...
Tired of being told how to have a healthier Ramadan? Things you know but that just go out the window at the first sight of a...
