In our lives, we try to seek bits and pieces of ‘light’ from different sources. Friends, loved ones, successes, degrees, outstanding jobs, big paychecks, exciting trips, movies…. But if you think about it, all those sources end. Don’t they? When you actually...
By Leila Adam Don’t allow undisciplined fear to make you jump on a bandwagon or act rashly on impulse against perceived injustices. Surah Al Qasas 1-46 is the story of Prophet Musa(Moses), `alayhi as-salaam (peace be upon him), growing up in the house of Fir`awn (Pharoah) and then...
By JINAN BASTAKI All-Encompassing Mercy Her heart felt like it was being ripped apart. She looked around her and could not find him. She started breathing more heavily. Her eyes scanned her surroundings desperately, where she could see soldiers and captives, until suddenly, she caught a...
Question: Assalam alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh. I am planning on adopting a baby. I am aware of the rule against naming the child after your surname. It is not permissible. However, I have come to know of babies whose birth certificates were never completely filled out, or the...
Question: Assalam alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh. I am 20 years old and want to get married to a young man, but he is non-Muslim. He says he is ready to become Muslim, pray 5 times a day, and even go on Hajj. I do not think my parents will agree, as he has a bad past. How do I know...
