The journey of Zaynab bint Muhammad during early Islam
When we discuss the empowering and emblematic life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), we often focus on his role as a Messenger, a leader, and a reformer. However, we often forget his role as a kind, loving, and devoted father who raised four daughters with the most perfect examples of love, wisdom, and purpose that helped […]
Immerse Yourself in the Echoes of Ashura
The moon had barely sliced into the velvet sky when Usman stepped out into the evening breeze. It was Muharram. The month of Allah (SWT). A whisper of sacred silence hung in the air, as if the heavens themselves were listening. He walked slowly toward the masjid, the echo of his shoes lost in reverence. […]
Shared Foundations: Where Islamic Ethics and American Ideals Converge
There is a quiet power in uncovering common moral ground between seemingly disparate traditions. The spiritual heritage of Islam, rooted in centuries of revelation and jurisprudence, and the constitutional ideals of the American republic, forged through revolutionary thought, both strive toward universal principles: justice, dignity, liberty, compassion, and social harmony. In a time of rising […]
Who was Hussain ibn Ali (RA), and what did he stand for?
In the history of Islam, there are some personalities that stand out like shining stars among the vast record of historical events, powerful sermons, and figures that have made our religion what it is today. Their contributions are so powerful that they are often brought into conversation frequently because of the modern day connections that […]
The story that proves no one is too far from Allah (SWT)
Among the first stories that Allah (SWT) revealed to humanity is the story of Prophet Adam (AS) to serve as a deeply personal lesson for every soul that will walk the earth. Prophet Adam (AS) was the first human being, the first prophet, and the first to experience the weight of a mistake. But, more […]
The deeds that rewarded her the greatest husband on earth
In every generation, Allah (SWT) chooses certain individuals whose faith, intellect, and presence serve as guiding lights for the rest of the Ummah. One such radiant figure is Lady Umm Salamah bint Abi Umayyah, and she was a woman of profound courage, grace, and insight. Often remembered as one of the noble Mother of the […]
This is the impact Hajj has on your akhirah
Every year, millions of Muslims leave behind their homes, their routines, and their identities to answer a call that began with Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and was sealed by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW). They don the same simple white cloth. They walk the same ground, and they say the same words, “Labbayk allahumma labbayk, here […]
Leadership in Islam begins with helping those in need
There are people who walk quietly among us with no title, no fame, and no social media followers but who, in the sight of Allah (SWT), are the most influential people to have ever roamed the earth. Not because of how many eyes they’ve captivated, but because of how many people they have served, and […]
If compassion had a name, it would be Lady Zaynab bint Khuzaymah
In the vast and luminous history of Islam, there are names that shine brightly. Names that echo from minbar to minbar, remembered in khutbahs, biographies and classrooms. Yet, among them, there are some who remain less spoken about, not because their virtue was any less, but because their time was brief and their presence understated. […]
What hate speech gets wrong about Islam
In a world filled with noise, words can either build bridges or burn them. On this International Day for Countering Hate Speech, we pause to reflect on the kind of hate speech that divides communities, dehumanizes individuals, and targets innocent people simply because of their identity and, particularly, their faith. For Muslims, hate speech is […]