The Sea of Footwear in Front of The Mosque
byReflecting on an experience with an older man in front of the mosque, who was struggling as he maneuvered through a sea of shoes left…
Religions
Islam vs. Society on Mental Heath
byIn our culturally-driven societies, many Muslims seem to think that with lack of faith, mental health problems arise. Our society views people with mental health…
Islamophobia And Hijabophobia: How It All Started and Why You Should Care
byIs Hijabophobia as scary as it seems? Why does America fear Muslims? Exploring misconceptions and challenging Muslim stereotypes. How many times have you witnessed the…
Friday Prayers Should Cultivate Peace, Not Traffic
byMosques are a place of peace and respect, but why is it that some people abandon these attributes when outside the mosque? Have you…
To The Ones Who Got Killed In The Name Of Honor
byCountless women are killed every year in the name of honor; our societies harbor such injustice and we are all passive participants. Almost every evening,…
Fasting: A Means to Better the Self
byIs fasting exclusive to Muslims? Or has it been part of the previous civilizations? And if so, how different is it from Mulsims‘ fasting? In…
Ramadan Reflections
byRamadan is the month when we spend our time fasting and worshiping, but it also needs to be the month where we reflect and improve….
Religious Harmony in History
byHow a church in Budapest inspired the writer that tolerance and acceptance are key in safeguarding the society from sectarian war. During my recent visit…
Islamophobia: Small Mercies, Big Fear
byWhat are the real signs of islamophia that faces practicing muslims in western countries? And how does it really impact practicing muslims who live abroad?…
Ramadan, Then and Now
byArticle in brief: the author reminiscences about the traditions of Ramadan during his childhood. My seven-year-old Mohammad will fast for the first time this year. The…
Muslims: The Challenge of Insecurity
byArticle in brief: Muslim nations have been severely affected over the years whether through colonization, social makeup, or lack of resources. This has led to a…
The Relationship (Or Lack off) Between Religion And Terrorism
byArticle in brief: the author debates the relation between terrorism & religion, and proves with research that terrorism is actually driven from political occupation or social…
Volunteerism with Ihsan
byArticle in brief: Are monetary donations more beneficial than volunteerism? Omar Al Owais explores. Ihsan, those familiar with the renowned Arab television program “Khawater”, presented by…
Purity in Islam
byThe article in brief: The author describes a feeling of remorse he felt which was ignited due to some situations that were witnessed during his recent…
The Crucial Realms of Sincerity
byArticle in brief: The author suggests that many societal issues stemming from post-oil culture are mainly due to a lack of sincerity. Through putting emphasis on…
Kindness and 3 Islamic Principles for The Betterment of Our Nation
byArticle in Brief: The author discusses a shift in mindset that can potentially be disastrous to Muslim peoples and nations. The author provides a brief explanation…
Ramadan: A Flavor Like No Other
byArticle in brief: The month of Ramadan is almost over, and we need to make sure that we have embraced it properly. There it goes. The…
Perfection Through Imperfection
byArticle in brief: The author explains the continuous journey of deliverables in life. Through 3 simple guidelines, he shows the reader how perfection is best pursuit…
We’re All Human Beings After All
byArticle in brief: The article explains how not accepting foreign cultures and other religions is not part of our culture. I recently attended my school’s…
3 Important Steps to Create a Positive Impact
byHow many times have we come across people who complain about their work environment or family situation or even perhaps their dissatisfaction with a product…