By Najah Al-AtassiThere is a story in the Quran that I find very liberating. The Quran tells us about a time when Abraham, peace be upon him (PBUH) asked, “Lord, show me how You revive the dead. Lord replied, “Have you not believed?” to which Abraham said, “Yes, but to reassure my heart.” The Quran tells us…
By MG StaffThe #BlackLivesMatter movement is dominating headlines — as it should — since the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. Should you have any doubt where Islam stands on the issue, Islam encourages believers to speak out and stand up against injustices. Protesting is permissible, and welcomed, as pointed out in the…
By bubblesWhat do you think of when I say the word ‘hijab?’ Most people will think of the scarf that a lot of Muslim women wear to cover their hair. But that is not all that there is to it. When I converted, one of the first things I thought about was wether or not to…
