Why Does God Allow Natural Disasters? I am writing this article from my home in Florida with the wind and rain of hurricane Irma pounding on our windows and doors. The existence of natural disasters might lead one to ask why God would allow such things to happen. While there [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Awe-Inspiring Makkah: A Muslim's Profound Encounter with the Sacred Kaba There are not many words that can accurately describe the feelings a Muslim experiences when traveling to the holy land of Makkah, home to the mosque known as Masjid al-Haram that contains the Kaba. One can attempt [...]
The Qur'an's Teachings on Time and the Hereafter One of the shortest, yet most powerful chapters in the Qurʾān states By time, verily man is in loss, except those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience (Qurʾān 103:1-3). [...]
By: Radayna Thabata Refugees: Human Stories Behind the Headlines In a time of exaggerated media headlines and fear mongering, many try to make refugees seem like inferior monsters who aim to destroy everything in their paths. Some claim that their only aim is to infiltrate Western [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Embracing The Beauty of Seasons: A Reflection of Allahs Wonders Everyday on my way to school, my mom would drive down this long, winding road surrounded by trees. They were trees that most beautifully illustrated the change in season [...]
By: Radayna Thabata Syrian Refugees in Jordan's Al-Mafraq Camp The second day of my trip began with a two hour drive from Amman to Al-Mafraq, the desert outskirts of Jordan bordering southern Syria. For anyone who is unaware, when individuals flee to Jordan from war in [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Exploring Halal Dining in San Diego: A Muslim Traveler's Experience When traveling to a new place, I like to do my research. Plan out the itinerary, where I will go when, how much time I will need to rest, and of course, where [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Exploring the Holistic Lifestyle of Islam When people say “Islam is a way of life,” they really mean it. The religion dictates so much more about one’s existence than spirituality, worship, and prayers. It advises how one should act with parents, children, animals, [...]
The Importance of Dialogue in Understanding Islam “You will never understand a man until you walk a mile in his shoes.” For the past 10 years, I have helped facilitate dialogue with many different people, answering questions about Islam and addressing misconceptions about my faith. It has always been my [...]
By: Habeeba Husain The Benefits of Knowledge in Islam It is midterm season for lots of students out there, and in honor of this very crucial time, I wanted to shed light on the importance of seeking knowledge. In the midst of your study sessions, you may forget how esteemed [...]
