By: Abu Abbaad Sizing up Sincerity As one prepares their luggage to meet the Lord of the worlds, there is nothing more vital to check for...
You're not expected to try to make everyone happy, nor is it possible. That's not Islam. Respect for others is vital, but in the end we...
By: Abu Aaliyah (Surkheel Sharif) There has been a certain reluctance on the part of classical scholars when it comes to defining love (mahabbah). It is not...
This article was originally posted here. By: Abu Aaliyah (Surkheel Sharif) ‘There are times where my heart feels clouded (innahu la yughanu ‘ala qalbi); and I...
Alhamdulillah, the blessed Hajj season and Eid al-Adha are quickly approaching. Remember the story of Prophet Ibrahim ? His willingness to sacrifice something so dear to him—his...
The Prophet arrival in Madinah was a turning point for the Muslim community. Abdullah b. Salam, a Jewish scholar, was awaiting his arrival along with the...
We were standing outside the dojang (dojo). They were taking the old sign down and the new owners were putting up a new sign. My children...
Today we will be hearing from 9-year-old Hana Hubert from Delaware, USA. Â In her poem “Beauty of the Heavens and the Earth,” she describes the blessings...
Assalamualaikum! Â This week we will be hearing from a girl in Maryland who found Islam at the age of 11. Â Enjoy reading this inspirational story and...
Do you ever wonder about the purpose of hijab? Â Do you sometimes think that wearing a hijab might be too much for you? Â Are you interested...