Hijab can sometimes feel difficult. Some women choose to step away from from it, and that reality deserves an honest conversation. The hardship is real, and it’s time we talk about it openly. Many Muslim women face...
Anger is a normal and often healthy emotion in response to problems or threats. When out of control though, anger becomes harmful, and can cause issues in our relationships and affect our well-being. For this reason, a...
Every single one of us naturally finds safety in security in a place, possession, or person. How do we find safety and security solely in Allah’s plan and promise, especially when other mechanisms of security start to...
Indeed the words of Allah are truth: وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا ٱلْقُرْءَانَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍۢAnd We have certainly made the Qur’an easy to remember. So is there anyone who will be mindful? (Qur’an 54:40) Allah...
There are scars that are visible, and wounds that remain open. Whether it’s a physical injury of the past, or a sign of Allah sparing you not too long ago, or trauma that feels fresh, every one of these wounds means...
How could Allah, the Most Compassionate and Merciful, allow the unleash evil upon innocent and defenseless people? Read how In Sūrat al-Burūj, Allah ﷻ directly addresses the reality of genocide.
How often do I need to see images of tragedy? What am I supposed to do with them? Am I sinful for looking away? In this khutbah, we explore what meaningful consumption of the pain of others looks like according to the...
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in North America, and anxiety disorders are increasingly becoming a global concern. Islam offers a wealth of insights and practical strategies for coping with...
Seven years ago this week, Myanmar’s military unleashed a brutal campaign against the Rohingya, a Muslim minority in Rakhine State. This campaign decimated villages, killed thousands, and forced over 700,000...