Most people who met Sister Shahidah at the masjid assumed she had always been calm.

They saw the black niqab, the modest jilbab, the quiet way she sat with her tea after ‘Isha prayer. They saw patience in her stillness and assumed it had always been there.

In an age that often equates strength with volume, dominance, or emotional detachment, the concept of emotional strength is frequently misunderstood. True strength is not found in suppression, but in steadiness - the ability to respond with clarity, wisdom, and care when others are overwhelmed.

May is the month of motherhood in the United States for several reasons, including the celebration of Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of the month. It also falls in the spring, a season that symbolizes rebirth, fertility, and abundance.

Recently, I was asked to prepare a lecture in Spanish on tawakkul in light of the hardships Muslims are facing around the world.

“…and my success is not but through Allah. Upon Him I have relied…” (Surat Hud: 88)

April is World Autism Month and National Autism Acceptance Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects communication, behavior, and social interaction.