By Jessica DaqamssehIt this poetic musing, Muslim Girl writer Jessica Daqamsseh reflects upon self-care for the soul during these anxious times. She asks the vital question, “We talk so much about self-care in terms of rest, spa days, eating right, and exercise — but how do we nourish our souls?” What do you do when the world…
By Assalamualaikum-warahmatullah. Assalamualaikum-warahmatullah. The imam bellows the blessing into the grainy microphone as I dutifully turn my head to my shoulders, greeting the two angels that would reside with me until my grave. I shut my eyes and hold my hands up to the sky, envisioning a heavenly presence lifting my conscience and guiding me. I…
By I have found myself contemplating death ever since I returned from Hajj in the summer of 2018. People perform Hajj to fulfill a religious obligation to God, to renew their faith in God, and to experience a sense of community with Muslims around the world. In this sense, Hajj is life-affirming, yet my time in God’s house…
By faeeMy moment of clarity My moment of peace and calm As soothing as salicylate balm My moment with my Creator A moment when I join in concert with rest of creation Celebrating the Holy Names of my Lord in humble prostration A moment that best describes my servitude to Allah (SWT) … At this moment,…
By samiaThese are tough times. Our values, outlooks, beliefs, lifestyle, and even our clothing are being attacked and ridiculed. Each headline in the news, from about a mass murderer to a taxi driver, is being innacurately blamed on Islam, rather than a faulty human being. There is no doubt that these are tough times for Muslims…
