The way most Muslims (as well as conservative Christians and Jews) live, a man asks for a woman’s hand in marriage from the father. The father...
From a cognitive-development standpoint, this is called a concrete operational period, according to Jean Piaget. (N.B: Some adults never progress beyond this phase, while 15% of...
This is called a pre-operational period by Jean Piaget who was focused on cognitive development. Children this age have difficulty reconciling between different dimensions or seemingly...
“An ocean of knowledge which once resided on the seabed of humbleness has now submerged below it, forever.” “Why didn’t you tell me!! You call me...
The past couple days I haven’t been able to write, thinking and reflecting over the passing of a great man, a mentor, someone I consider among...
How many of you have gone to work on Eid because you felt there was no point in taking off? No Eid fun. Have you ever...
Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (may Allah be pleased with him) in the midst of the torture he endured at the hands of his oppressors used to...
Loving Allah and trusting the Wisdom and Purpose in everything He throws your way- even if it hurts. It is a time to learn.
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Family, friends, neighbors, coaches, and teachers are all part of that community and the pillars of...
Growing up in Jeddah, every evening in Ramadan, we would pile into our car and whiz off to the mosque for Taraweeh prayers to Shoaibi Mosque...
