By Abdul Azeez Tunbosun Reminiscing on some real-life incidents has helped me understand, in a practical sense, humans and the way we operate. The difference between knowing facts about something and directly witnessing or experiencing the thing can be likened to Robots and Humans. The former do not have soulful senses (to listen, touch, smell […]
by Yousra ElhawaryIf athleticism is defined as “the physical qualities that are characteristic of athletes, such as strength, fitness, and agility” and athletes as “persons proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise” then one must wonder if it is necessary to compete to become an athlete. Many would argue that competition is an […]
by Anisha Khatoon When you think of sabr and its value in Islam, do you consider the English translation of the word “sabr” could do justice to it? Sabr is way more than having patience. It’s about how rich you grow internally deep within while being patient. These transitions can never be deduced as transparent […]
In America, people with disabilities are treated like second-class citizens. This is true whether the topic is voting, civil rights, transportation, or even going to the movies. One might think that higher education, with its emphasis on expanding minds and supporting diversity, would be an island of acceptance and inclusion in this world of ableist […]
by Abdul Azeez Tunbosun The month of Ramadan is no doubt a special month in Islam dedicated to worship. Notable to mention are the virtues of the month as narrated in the following ahadith found in the Books of Muslim and Bukhari: “Every action of the son of Adam is given manifold reward, each good […]
by Dinah Khattab I often think of how Prophet Yusuf’s confidence and sense of self-worth were not affected throughout his life despite the many challenges he faced. It always remained the same. For example, when he was released from prison after being wrongly accused, he said: “Appoint me over the storehouses of the land. Indeed, […]
Personal Reflection on The Dilemma of Muslim Psychologists by Sahara Iman “You would tread the same path as was trodden by those before you inch by inch and step by step so much so that if they had entered into the lizard’s hole, you would follow them in this also” These were the words the […]
The term “fitrah” is derived from the Arabic word “fatara,” which means to create or to originate. In Islamic psychology, the concept of fitrah refers to the innate nature of human beings that inclines them towards recognizing and submitting to the existence and oneness of Allah (SWT) and adhering to moral and ethical values. Ibn […]
Abdullah, a friend of yours, has been looking to get married for a really long time now. One day Abdullah confides in you that it’s been getting increasingly hard for him to maintain his chastity. He is approaching 35 years of age and is still single. The haram options are way too accessible in today’s […]
Black Muslims in the 20th Century In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, African American leaders such as Noble Drew Ali and W. D. Fard founded movements aimed at empowering Black Americans and reconnecting them with their Islamic heritage. The civil rights movement in America had a profound impact on Black Muslims, who saw […]