'Eed: A Time for Joy between Spouses
On the morning of the day of 'Eed,mosques echo with the sounds ofTakbeer (the words 'Allahu Akbar') Tahleel (the words 'Laa ilaaha illaa Allah') and tears flow expressing grief over the departure of the beloved month of Ramadan, the month of blessings, patience, generosity and bounties. Allah The Almighty gives... More

Apr 20, 2025
With determination and faith, midlife becomes a gift, not an affliction
Anxiety, fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes and decreased libido are signs of menopause. While this “third age” of a woman is generally dreaded, Muslims consider it “the age of maturity” that must not induce despair. Indeed, with her will and faith, a woman can overcome the possible physical and psychological... More

Apr 20, 2025
Our Non-Muslim Relatives: Their Rights Upon us
By Kimberly Ben When I reverted to Islam over 10 years ago, I received mixed reactions from my friends and family. While attending my first family gathering wearing Hijab, I was eyed very curiously at first, but with time they have come to accept my choice. Now, no one even... More

Apr 20, 2025