By Lilly S. Mohsen “No honey” I sighed, “We are Muslims! We DON’T celebrate Thanksgiving.” “But why?” My daughter wondered. “I mean it’s a good reminder to be thankful!” “That’s the beauty of Islam, my love. We are taught to thank Allah subḥānahu wa ta’āla (glorified and exalted be...

By Sara Chaudhry Sugar (especially in the form of chocolate!) is a treat we all love and crave. Unsurprisingly, over the winter months I found myself consuming more chocolate, sweets and cakes than usual. I would always overindulge with those extra chocolate brownie bites, and let’s face...

Last week my sister called. She has been studying abroad since summer began, so naturally I was thrilled to hear from her. After hearing how she was, I asked about her new home. With her living in a Muslim country, I felt assured that everything would be fine. For that reason, what she...

By Fariha Jasin Mansur Stress has unfortunately become a normal part of our lives. In modern society, it is one of the silent culprits that affects anyone. A little might not be too bad for anyone, but continuous stress can cause negative effects on your mind, body and overall life. A...