The winter holiday season is once again here, and as converts to Islam, whether we come from observant or secular Christian backgrounds, it’s often a time...
[This three-part article is a summary of some of my thoughts about the current state of the Western Muslim community – inspired by Jonathan Haidt’s book,...
Recap of the “Family Troubles of the Prophets” Series Also in this series: Sibling Rivalries Gone Wild [Part 1] There’s no such thing as a perfect...
What does ‘coddling’ mean? It means to be overprotective. This article is a summary of some of my thoughts about the current state of the Western...
Decoloniality is a trendy term that trickled down from the ivory towers of academia and has made its way into Muslamic circles – but should Muslims...
Introduction All praise is due to Allah, the Just, the all-Hearing, the Ever-Watchful, and peace and blessings be upon our beloved Messenger Muhammad ﷺ and his...
For Muslims in the West – whether born Muslims, or converts – the Christmas season is a time of mixed feelings. With sparkling lights and catchy...
Twinkling lights, cheery music, traditional food, and exchanging presents with family and friends… the Christmas season comes with a great deal of nostalgia and emotional challenges...
When I was studying Islam in Medinah, the question of this article was one that burned deep into my mind. We learned the difference between the...
Spiritual abuse, a complex and insidious harm, can deeply impact one’s connection with faith and self, especially when leaders misuse religious authority to manipulate, shame, or...
