The Allure of Jannah
From breathtaking mountain views to fascinating creatures lurking below the sea, the Earth is quite gorgeous. Such beauty can only be explained through the Mercy of Al-Jamil (The Beautiful). Take a moment to think
Hope as a minority
If you’re like me, you live in a Muslim minority community; for many of us, this is a constant source of strife. We often have to overhear our families playing media that calls us
Activism Burnout: a Prophetic Perspective
As we age, we get a better idea of who we are and what we want to do for our society; however, most of us fail to reach the ideals we set for ourselves.
Is your flame being snuffed out?
As someone who had a late start in life, it’s hard not to feel behind; I have moments where I struggle with it deeply. I converted in the fall of 2018, and it took
Eid and loneliness
Eid is a beautiful aspect of the Islamic tradition: a chance to come together with your family and enjoy high-quality food, not to mention an excuse to get new clothes and dress up. It’s
The Status of Femininity
Islam is a religion of balance and dignity, values that seem nearly impossible to connect with when navigating such a polarized digital landscape. We each feel the effects of this in different ways; one
The Gift of Leisure
A common complaint among my generation is just being… tired, continually. Who can blame them, considering the current state of society? We live in an era of constant consumption, whether it’s the news, short-term
Light upon light
“Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. His light is like a niche in which there is a lamp, the lamp is in a crystal, the crystal is like a shining