Islam has never told us to remain silent about mental health, so why are we?
Each year on World Mental Health Day, communities rally to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and advocate for better care. For Muslims, this day presents a blessed opportunity to reclaim an integrated vision of healing, one that begins with The Quran, the Sunnah, and our spiritual heritage, and then invites science in as a helpful ally rather […]
Mass incarceration and Islam: What prison dawah teaches us about reforming society
Imagine a young man in a prison cell. He is stripped of freedom, dignity, and routine, and he sits alone with his thoughts. For many, incarceration is a place of despair. Yet, for some, that space becomes fertile ground for spiritual awakening. In the silence of confinement, many turn to The Quran, to reflection, and […]
How Muslim teachers are the frontliners of faith and identity on World Teachers’ Day
Every life begins with some form of learning. For example, before a child knows how to walk, they begin to observe the movement of the legs of the people around them. Before they speak, they listen attentively and with wide eyes at the first lessons they receive in life, of language, of conduct, of meaning, […]
The Quran and Sunnah are the Islamic blueprints for peaceful resistance
In the dusty valley of Ta’if, the Messenger of Allah (SAW) stood with bleeding feet and a heavy heart. He (SAW) had come with a message, and his intention was not to conquer the lands, but to invite people towards a path of righteousness. He (SAW) spoke calmly to the leaders of the town, hoping […]
Why a civilization can never flourish without the elderly
In many homes, we often find that there is a quiet space that is maybe overlooked on a day-to-day basis, but carries the most tranquility and blessings that is not found anywhere else in the household. Perhaps near the window, where the morning light falls most softly, a worn chair has been placed with a […]
The neuroscience of Salaah: How prayer rewires the brain
Have you ever had that moment in your life when everything around you feels super overwhelming, and everything that you thought you had under control suddenly feels so chaotic and disorganized? For example, you find that suddenly deadlines are piling up at work or school, you have an influx of messages that you have to […]
Why Islam was always ahead on human rights
When the phrase “human rights” comes up, most people think of events that have happened in modern history such as The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), the Civil Rights Act (1964), the Geneva Conventions (1864~), or the abolition of slavery in the 19th century. These moments are celebrated as milestones where humanity finally recognized […]
When culture clashes with Islam, what should you follow?
In every society, human beings live by two invisible forces: culture and religion. Both shape how we think, behave, and belong. Both offer guidance, meaning, and a sense of order. But while they often coexist in harmony, there are moments, sometimes quiet, sometimes explosive, when they clash. Culture is the set of customs, values, behaviors, and shared […]
What does the heart of a Prophet look like?
The emotional intelligence of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) In an age where emotional intelligence is praised as a hallmark of effective leadership, great character, and self-mastery, the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) stands as a shining, timeless example. Long before modern psychology coined the term “emotional intelligence” in the 1990s, and long before self-mastery […]
The Caliphate of ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab (RA): A Legacy of Justice, Courage, and Devotion
Long before the rise of the Islamic empire, a man walked in Arabia with such presence that even his enemies paused. ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab (RA) was tall, broad-shouldered, and physically imposing. His skin was fair with a reddish hue, and his voice was deep and commanding. He was known to walk so fast that people struggled to […]
