Several years ago, I worked for an interfaith organization in Baltimore County, where I was hired because I am Muslim and have extensive experience teaching and...
An African American born and raised Muslim from New York City (NYC) and a mother of 3, I have been a critical care registered nurse for...
Oftentimes, a student’s college/university career is one of the most defining stages in their life. It is the first time that they gain a level of...
I recently listened to a new podcast series from The Spiritual Edge from KALW Public Radio in San Francisco called “Becoming Muslim.” It’s a series which...
The most impenetrable systems of institutional racism in the United States of America has been the police, the courts, the criminal justice system, and the prison...
February is Black History Month – a time that is often overlooked, both in the Muslim community and wider society. While there may be some token...
The following is an excerpt from the book Fiqh of Social Media: Timeless Islamic Principles for Navigating the Digital Age by Omar Usman. Click here to...
It is becoming increasingly common these days to come across people who say things like, “I am all for spirituality, but not religion,” and, “I do...
(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...
The terms “social justice” and “activism” are fairly new within public discourse, but their essence and meanings are not new to the Islamic tradition. In many...