By Uzma Saeed Several years ago, one of my very close relatives died leaving behind a pile of debt. Needless to say, his children were devastated. Their pain was two-fold; losing their beloved father and the unpaid personal loans he had taken from friends and family. He was an [...]
Are you a counselor with a Muslim client? There is a growing concern among Muslims that mental health professionals either do not respect their religious beliefs or simply are not aware of basic Islamic values, and thus offer a therapy that is incongruent with their belief system. This article proposes [...]
Saima Mehboob For most non-Muslims, what they learn about Islam is through social media or the Muslims surrounding them. The virtual environment can be a confusing experience. On one hand, there are reputable and reliable sources of knowledge; on the other, there is an ocean of opinions sprinkled with [...]
At the back of the restaurant, the smells of stale flour and wet cardboard are noticeable as soon as you turn the corner on your way towards the restrooms. As you pass the swinging kitchen doors, you’ll notice they are held open by a dirt-laden cinder block nudged against a [...]
Interview by Melissa Barreto Candice Elam, DNP, FNP-C, accepted Islam 19 years ago. Like many converts, her choice meant practicing a new religion, navigating changing family dynamics, and learning how to maintain her own identity in the wider, and often ethnocentric, Muslim communities. This is her story and the lessons [...]
By Uzma Saeed As I was leaving the parking lot of a local shopping center in Virginia, I noticed a woman sitting on a bench with a shopping cart full of belongings. She appeared homeless. All the shops were closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Needless to say it was a [...]
By Ayesha Siddiqui For a long time, youth sports have been considered a healthy way for kids to get outside, have an active lifestyle and limit the amount of time they spend in front of a screen. However, sports are much more than that. The benefits for youth who [...]
By Laura El Alam People from all walks of life and all corners of the world find that their spiritual journey leads them to Islam. In many cases, becoming a Muslim had never crossed their mind, but they eventually realized it was the best decision they ever made. What [...]
By Meena Malik Every year Hajj, a pilgrimage mandatory for all Muslims to complete once in their lifetime, is a great opportunity to see the vastness and diversity of the Muslims in our world today. The global community of Muslims is something Muslims call the “ummah.” The bonds of [...]
By Laura El Alam Which highly addictive drug is readily available in stores worldwide, sanctioned by most societies, and openly consumed everywhere from sporting events to business meetings? If you guessed alcohol, you are correct. Because it is so ubiquitous, many people don’t think of alcohol as a drug. [...]
