For veteran activists, the loss of Dr. Edward Said is obvious. Thank you Dr. Said. May more voices for Palestine like yours emerge at a time when we need it the most.
America's long festering animus toward Arabs and Islam has finally arrived. From black tie affairs to your local barbecue, you can see it in the U..S.A. You can hear it, too, whispering in the White House and booming from Capitol Hill.
If My slaves ask you about Me, I am near. I answer the call of the caller when he calls on Me. They should therefore respond to Me and believe in Me so that hopefully they will be rightly guided. (Quran 2:186).
We have all, at some level, as individuals, been touched by the tragedy of 9/11. It has shocked, surprised, hurt and devastated us. Some may have even wanted to turn to despair. But dua for humanity, is a way out of these negative feelings.
It is a time of sadness, but also one of hope. Prayer is a wonderful way to heal hearts and look towards the future. In Arabic, the term Dua refers to supplication to God. Dua is a beautiful method of connecting with the Creator.
Shura, or mutual consultation, is part of Islamic way of life. But Shura doesn’t just happen. It requires time, commitment, and skill. One of these skills is good listening. Here are tips for better listening.
It is up to the Muslim community in Illinois at this point to urge their scholars and Imams to reach a consensus on the definition of Halal so that Muslim consumers can confidently consume food labeled Halal, without confusion, miscommunication or deception.