By NiaThe Arabic word haram which means “forbidden” or “unlawful”, is used too loosely amongst Muslims. It is frequently used as a catch-all term for things that are disliked or questionable, but it’s important to remember that there are actually not many things that Allah (SWT) has forbidden. In this article, we will explore why we…
By Fatima ZaidiIn the aftermath of two devastating 7.8 earthquakes in Syria and Turkey that killed and looted scores of innocent civilians, “Shmuel Eliyahu, who serves as the chief Rabbi of Safed in northern Israel and is a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council, claimed that God was punishing countries affected by the disaster because of their…
By sarahmohrShould we call off the Cold War? Are we defending our interests by our understanding of the role China is playing and can play globally? Saudi Arabia and Iran’s China-brokered peace deal poses some interesting questions about our current stance towards China. The Biden administration’s reception of the deal indicates that the US is open to…
By Najah IbrahimHave you ever experienced a panic attack while going through your day? Do you have anxiety or past trauma that always seems to creep up at the worst possible time? If you are anything like me, anxiety and panic attacks are a part of everyday life. Many times my past trauma causes me to feel…
By Lily Syahirah RamlanMost children show tantrums when they do not get their way. When we were little, we would stomp and scream for being told “NO” by our parents. Unfortunately, as children transition into adolescence and then adulthood, there are times when they will still react to being told no. Is this a sign of disobedience? According…
By Evette JahangiriThe topic of abortion has proven to be very divisive and polarizing in any setting. The Muslim community is divided on whether or not they should support abortion. There are many factors that influence a woman’s decision on abortion. Unfortunately, the social climate around the topic is such that many groups and even the government…
By Fatima ZaidiIn 1994, Nazma Khan, with several members of her family, made the grueling and life-changing journey of leaving their lives behind in Bangladesh in hopes of starting a new life in America. Khan recalls her father’s hard work, who used to sell newspapers on the street to find a living space that would accommodate up…
By Bahjat LodhiShamima Begum is a name that’s been embedded into British history for all the wrong reasons. In recent years the conversation about her case has shifted from Britain being hell-bent on keeping her out of the country to more calls for an investigation into how she was groomed for terrorism in the first place. But…
By MG StaffHave you been struggling to get your skincare routine down? We’ve compiled a list of Black Muslim beauty influencers who share their skincare routine to create space for diverse skin tones, textures, and representation. So, whether you’re dealing with skin issues or looking for the perfect list of products for your nighttime skincare routine, start…
By Evette JahangiriArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a profound breakthrough in technology and can perform many of the same duties, if not more than humans are capable of today. The use of AI in mobile apps is becoming prominent as we see the demand for AI to revolutionize photography through Lensa, a mobile app that generates a person’s…
By MilaDo you remember a time when watching a comedy helped you forget pain you were feeling? That line in a movie that made you laugh so hard you forgot why you were upset or sad for even a short time? This is the precise reason Reema Jallaq, otherwise known as the Caucasian_Arab, became a comedian….
By Zainab KhanIt has been a tumultuous week for U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who was voted off the Foreign Affairs Committee by the GOP. Making good on the political grudge they’ve vocally held against Omar since the last term, Republicans reignited years-old attacks accusing the Congresswoman of being anti-Semitic because of her political criticism of Israel. With…
By Aia JaberIt is officially 2023! I’ve never been the kind of person to make new year’s resolutions because I can’t stick to them no matter how much I want to. New year’s resolutions are always very daunting to accomplish so instead I decided to focus on how I can reorganize my life this year to be…
By Nida MerchantWe begin the story of Imam Ali on the 13th of Rajab 599 CE in the sweltering heat of the Makkan desserts. True to its word, the Arabian peninsula promised a hot and humid day as onlookers gathered around the Ka’aba. A commotion had pursued throughout the city as Fatima Bint Asad was moments away…
By Aia JaberIf your only go-to short surah is Surah Ikhlas, say no more! Performing prayer is an act of worship each of us should look forward to but often times our limited knowledge of surahs force us to keep repeating the same ones in every single prayer. This leads us to have a weaker connection with…
