Connecting the Global Ummah

Sadness fills our heart as we see the house of Allah scarcely populated during this years Hajj. When we conceptualize the structure of the house of Allâh (ﷺ), with pillars, walls, and so on, we…

The Turkish Supreme Court decision to reverse the conversion of Aya Sophia from a museum to a mosque created a firestorm of mixed sentiments and accusations – accusations, which require to be clarified and contextualized…

Chicago’s violence continues at this pace, it will be unfathomable!  Other US cities are not far behind.  The county’s morgue fills up.   Children lie in coffins.   American cities face a daunting rebuilding job in the wake of the…

On the back of the global momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement, the specter of the brutal history of colonialism has raised its ugly head. The question remains whether Colonialism is something of the…

As individuals, we have goals that we seek to achieve each day of our lives, whether in our education, at work, at home, with our family or children, or other aspects of our life. Indeed,…

The blessed land of Palestine is never far from the hearts of the Muslims, irrespective of their own situation. The call for the annexation of the West Bank has further stressed the need for the…

A intense reflection on Family, the Fourth of July, and Fire.       . . .

The loyalty of Muslims is constantly in the spotlight. This brings to the forefront the importance of understanding the notion of Al-Wala Wal-Bara for both the Muslims and those seeking and expecting the loyalty from Muslims.

Oftentimes, words and phrases are used without comprehensively understanding what they mean. “Systemic Racism” What is it? What does it mean? What is the solution?

Solving the Problem of Racism and Corruption -Muslims Take up the Challenge! A  Muslim’s perspective on growing up in America with both the subtle and overt negative personal experiences that most African-Americans endure with systemic…