Technology Addiction: How It's Affecting Every Aspect of Your Life Despite the many benefits of technology, it has had a negative impact on the personal, social, and family aspects of our lives. Life at its best is happening right in front of us. We are constantly attached to an electronic [...]
Finding Peace and Tranquility Through Reflection in a Busy World The Qurʾān is a book that constantly calls us to reflect on God’s creation. We are surrounded by signs of God’s existence and greatness. However, we also live in a time that is very fast-paced and people often distract themselves [...]
Allah Is the Most Forgiving: The Reminder of Surah Zumar 53 Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah . Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful." (Surah Zumar: 53) In [...]
The Rules on Changing Your Name in Islam A name is an important symbol that distinguishes one person from another. It is therefore natural that everyone wants a good and honorable name. It is reported in a hadith that the Prophet peace be upon him said, "On the Day [...]
Civic Responsibility and Diversity: The Power of Voting "Don't forget to vote" is a text I get every election day since I was old enough to exercise my right. The sender is my father—my Muslim father, raised in Hyderabad, India, who's been a citizen of the United States of America [...]
A Turning Point in History September 11, 2001, changed everything. We who had led carefree lives centering on our individual routines, blissfully uninformed about international events or the politics of far-flung places, were caught unawares. A stunned nation watched with horror, filled with hurt and anger. [...]
Hajj: Striving Towards Mecca's Sacred Goal Hajj literally means, “to continuously strive to reach one’s goal.” The Hajj, or Pilgrimage to Mecca, is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for those who have the physical and financial ability to undertake the journey.
How to Beat Stress and Find Motivation It’s 11:48 pm and I’ve been excitedly thinking of ideas this whole week for today and here I am almost on the verge of tears. Why? Because college is draining me out. I have midterms this whole week, I’m currently writing a last [...]
How I Love Life Fast-Paced and Productive I love life fast-paced. I love being busy, having a packed schedule, and getting task after task on my to-do list done. I love feeling productive. It makes me feel just that much closer to achieving my goals. In my opinion, there is [...]
Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) Compassion for Animals: A Lesson in Mercy and Kindness The Prophet (peace be upon him) was a gift to mankind and to the world. He was the last prophet who bought the final revelation that completed the religion of monotheism, Islam. It has [...]
