How to Prepare for the End: The Companion Umar's Advice The famous Companion of the Prophet, peace be upon him, named Umar once said: "Everyday it is said that so and so has died, and there must come a day when it will be said that Umar has died. Death [...]
How to Be Grateful for the Good and Patient with the Bad, According to the Prophet Everyday when we wake up we cannot control what happens to us or what comes our way, but we can control how we react to it. We can be grateful for the good and [...]
Qur'an's Promise of Justice for the Weakest on Day of Judgment The Qurʾān paints a powerful scene of the day of judgment when the weakest and most fragile humans will receive justice. It was a common custom in some pre-Islamic Arab cultures to bury their new born daughters alive. This [...]
The Existence of God: A Question That Has Been Answered Throughout History The question of God’s existence is one that is often raised in gatherings, classrooms, television, and movies. While some doubt God, many humans throughout different times, cultures, and regions acknowledged the existence of a higher power. Despite the [...]
How Would You Meet the Prophet Muhammad? Imagine meeting the Prophet peace be upon him. What would you say? How would you introduce yourself? How will you stand? What will you wear? It is likely to be a very nerve wrecking experience because one would naturally want to do and [...]
Speak Out Against Injustice, Even If It Feels Pointless American Muslims, like other minority groups, live in a political and social climate that causes immense stress. Many people may think that silence is the best way to get by in moments of political and social uncertainty. They wish that if [...]
Kindness, Good Character, and Healthy Relationships: The Key to a Longer, Happier Life The actions and choices we make each day impact our future. Kindness, good character, healthy relationships with family and neighbors increases our life span. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Verily, whoever has been [...]
