By Maysoon KhatibOn Saturday, May 29, 2021, thousands of people gathered at Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC to support Palestine and to call for an end to US aid to Israel. The massive gathering of Palestinian supporters marched to Capitol Hill in solidarity with Palestine. People from all over the nation came to the event by planes, trains, and automobiles. It was held…
By Maysoon KhatibThe question of Palestine has always been a hot topic. For many, especially those living in the United States who have been denied the true story about what is going on in the Holy Land, trying to explain to them what illegal occupation is can be foreign. I’ve created this analogy in order to make…
By Maysoon KhatibAs I sit in front of my computer screen scrolling down my newsfeeds, I can’t help but to be angry — and during the month of Ramadan, no less! Why? Because post after post, I am witnessing a giant void. It’s the actual neglect to stand up against the injustices occurring to our Palestinian brothers…
By Maysoon KhatibYou might be up right now making your prayers, supplications, and listening to Quran. While you are up, listen to this beautiful talk from our brother, Sheikh Omar Suleiman, where he tells us about the angels watching as we worship Allah (SWT.) And if we are really lucky, we may even receive a visit from…
By Maysoon KhatibI think it’s time for some Laylatul Qadr prayer 101. I asked around to get the details on how to pray during this night, and this is what I got. Laylatul Qadr is not fard (obligatory). It is more mustahab (recommended), even mu’akidah (highly recommended). Depending on which sect you follow, the way to pray…
By Maysoon KhatibInstagram is attempting to silence Palestinian activism by deleting posts with the hashtag #SaveSheikhJarrah. A village in East Jerusalem called Sheikh Jarrah is undergoing ethnic cleansing, and settlers are forcing residents to flee from their homes in a take-over of land and houses that do not belong to them. Israeli courts have allowed these settlers…
By Maysoon KhatibThis evening is the blessed 25th night of Ramadan 1442. This means it may be the night that we all anticipate and eagerly hope that Allah allows us to see, insh’Allah — Laylatul Qadr! In regards to Laylatul Qadr, Allah (SWT) gives us the message that, “This night of decree is better than 1000 months.”…
By Maysoon KhatibLadies, we’ve been waiting all month long for the holiest point of our Ramadan journey, and that dreaded visit from our period has made its appearance. But what about the Night of Power, Laylatul Qadr, that we’ve been waiting for this whole month? The struggle is real, am I right? So you might be asking…
By Maysoon KhatibWe’ve made it to the last ten days of Ramadan, thank God! The most holiest of nights may seem a bit anti-climactic if you’re still observing social distancing due to COVID and can’t get to the mosque. So how do we keep our ibaddah strong? In this video, our Muslim sister gives us some practical…
By Maysoon KhatibIt’s that time of year again where we are not only fasting for Ramadan, but also gearing up for Eid celebrations. Eid celebrations mean deciding on gifts for our loved ones — and ourselves. Perhaps we are also preparing for Hajj (insha’Allah). And because it’s May, we may be getting ready for tons of family…
By Maysoon KhatibA Minneapolis jury found ex police officer, Derek Chauvin, guilty as he was convicted on Tuesday in all counts of the death of George Floyd, who the world watched die under the knee of Chauvin on May 25, 2020. Within a day of deliberation, the jury found Chauvin guilty of unintentional second degree murder, third…
By Maysoon KhatibIt seems like our calendar keeps filling up with days to commemorate, and it’s getting harder and harder to keep up. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably skeptical, thinking they’re just another day for companies to make money off greeting cards and presents. Although this may be true for many of those days, we…
By Maysoon KhatibFox News host, Jeanine Pirro, was suspended by Fox for questioning whether congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s hijab is American enough because of her dress: “Omar wears a hijab, which according to the Koran 33:59, tells women to cover so they won’t get molested. Is her adherence to this Islamic doctrine indicative of her adherence to sharia…
By Maysoon KhatibIt’s been raining all morning, and now the thunder has taken a front show. My dog won’t leave my side even though there are four other people in the house he can go to. It’s been raining all morning, and I go to the window to watch the raindrops hit the ground. Plop. Plop. Plop….
By Maysoon KhatibWarning: Within this short video you will be humbled, moved to tears and will have witnessed an angel on earth show true rahma (mercy), as she forgives the killer of her son in court. May this mother and her family be blessed with Allah’s (swt) mercy. We do not know the strength and courage it takes to…
