Laura El Alam

In most Muslim households, and throughout the Muslim-majority world, people usually observe the tradition of removing their shoes at the entryway. Our religion values purity and cleanliness, and keeping dirty footwear off carpets and floors is one significant way to reduce germs and grime.

Since they are part of al-Ghaib, the unseen creation of Allah, angels can be a little tricky to explain to youngsters. Even though these phenomenal beings surround us and interact with us daily, we can’t see or hear them.

As Muslims, we know we should avoid substances that negatively affect our health. We are, for example, prohibited from drinking alcohol and taking recreational drugs. However, there is one particular substance that is completely halal but potentially dangerous.

Becoming pregnant while breastfeeding can cause a conundrum: should you stop nursing your child? Will breastfeeding harm the fetus in any way? Can you continue to nurse your toddler after the baby is born?

“The opposite of ‘racist’ isn’t ‘not racist.’ It is ‘antiracist.’” 

Ibram X. Kendi, professor, writer, and activist

As we enter a new year, many of us are striving to make meaningful resolutions for 2023. “Living a life of purpose” is a common aspiration, but what exactly does that mean for a Muslim? It is easy to get caught up in the goals of the dunya, the worldly life.

Muslim parents and grown children who are looking for a spouse will find a charming blend of humor, faith, and insight in Huda Fahmy’s That Can Be Arranged: A Muslim Love Story.