How Islam Brought Me Closer to My Roots and Culture as a Latina
It has officially been four whole months since I first said my shahadah (declaration of Islamic faith), and while there are times I feel...
3 Kinds of Du’a to Help You Through Difficulty
As an indecisive person, I often find myself pondering what to do next or wondering which route is the most beneficial one. To be...
Uncovering Andalucia and Replicating Spanish Islam
In Islam, Muslims typically greet each other with the phrase “assalamu alaikum” or “salaam” for short, meaning peace be upon you. Civility and kindness are...
The Ramadan Starter Pack
Whether you know about Islam or not, chances are you have heard that at some point, they don’t eat. As intimidating as it sounds,...
This Is What Taqwa Means, in Case You Were Wondering
Taqwa is the state in which a believer is constantly conscious of not committing a sin or an action that would earn him or...
Here Is Your Complete Go-To Gift Guide for Norooz!
Consider this your go-to guide for Norooz eidee, the Persian New Year. We’ve put together the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Most...
7 Lessons From the Quran to Survive Turbulent Times
He is not far away. He is watching over you. Place your fingers on the side of your neck. Do you feel a pulse?...
Meet the Black Muslim Filmmaker That Is ‘Undefining’ Labels
As a young African-American Muslim who can have hour-long conversations about movies and television shows, I always bring up representation. I have never seen...
Hajj Facts: What’s the Story of Hajar?
It was once a barren desert, but one day it would be filled with millions from around the world. She stood there, alone with...
6 Points to Remember From Prophet Muhammad’s Last Sermon
With Hajj season and Eid-ul-Adha around the corner, it is only befitting to reflect on the beautiful words of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)....
Here Is Why We Celebrate Eid Al-Adha
As Eid inches closer, we should take a moment to remind ourselves what this particular Eid is all about; whether it be why we...
9 Things You Should Take to Hajj
When I performed hajj 10 years ago, there were some items I wish I had known to take with me on the blessed journey. Now...
