"I will lose 10 lbs"; "I will exercise more"; "I will spend my money more carefully" - these are just some examples of the kind of resolutions many of us make at various time markers in our lives, most notably, at the beginning of a new year. But for most Muslims, few, if any, are aimed at contributing to Islam on a community level.
Our country is going through an extraordinary time, when our young men and women are dying in Iraq and Afghanistan, we are the world's most hated nation and every American's civil rights and freedoms are in jeopardy.
The United States Congress recently designated June 10 as National Hunger Awareness Day. While hunger and poverty are ongoing problems in all of America, and even more so, the rest of the world, we can use this time to work more proactively on the issue. Here are five simple things you can do.
As temperatures soar and sweat pours down our faces this summer, it is essential to remember this: protect your eyes, and I am not talking about wearing sunglasses. I'm talking about lowering our gazes.
Welcoming guests is a part of our way of life as Muslims. But being a good guest is the other side of this coin. Here are some tips to keep your hosts happy and your visit virtually problem-free.
Dawud Wharnsby Ali suggests making these Islamic activities simple yet consistent – by incorporating them into daily life during the summer, when free time is usually far more abundant and accessible.
Visiting relatives should not mean spending time only at home to bond and hang out. These trips can be used to benefit you and your hosts in many other ways. Check out these 11 ideas and add yours too at the bottom with feedback.