An Apple a Day Safa Khan July 17, 2022 Lifestyle & Entertainment Exercise, as we all know, is good for your body and brain. What benefits does exercise provide for our mental health, alongside our physical well-being? Studies have shown the countless ways in which exerci... Read More...
How do we approach Artificial Intelligence (AI) from an Islamic lens? Is it wrong to create technologies that replicate God’s creations? Omar Zia May 23, 2022 Faith Seeking knowledge is a principle that governs Islam. This is evident through numerous ahadith, such as, “Seeking knowledge is a duty upon every Muslim and Muslimah.” The first word revealed to our Prophet (PBU... Read More...
Lying has become very common in society. Are there any tips on how to be honest and truthful everyday when we see people lie all the time? Omar Zia May 1, 2022 Society It is very unfortunate that lying has become common, but it's great that you have not only noticed it but also realized you want to fix the problem. First of all, your actions are your responsibility. Lying is... Read More...
Is it haram to be in gym class with the opposite gender? Omar Zia April 24, 2022 Gender Interactions First of all we need to determine what haram is: "Haram" in Islam is something that is forbidden, it is a very strong word. Everything is actually "Halal" (permissible) unless it is specifically labeled "Haram... Read More...
All my friends are non-Muslim, so I feel awkward having to leave them to pray when I am hanging out with them. Omar Zia April 10, 2022 Faith All my friends are non-Muslim, so I feel awkward having to leave them to pray when I am hanging out with them and I often miss prayers. They ask me questions about Islam and I don't know how to answer. How do ... Read More...
Honest Reflections: Does Islam Address Mental Health? Nadia Mansour April 3, 2022 Faith One question has always nagged at me: “If I pray and worship Allah (SWT), why am I still sad?” I wanted to understand how Islam and mental health go hand in hand, and this is what I have discovered. When st... Read More...
It Could’ve Been Worse: The Problem With Rating Hardships Aamna Idrees November 29, 2021 Food for Thought A lost job. A failed test. A dead pet. These are everyday hardships people face. Then, in the wake of the pandemic, ‘everyday’ expanded its list. Missing graduations. Not meeting friends and family. Constant Z... Read More...
It doesn’t Count if you don’t Mean it Fatima Sarfraz October 31, 2021 Faith Prior to wudhu or every salah, we say something like “Oh Allah, I intend to pray…”. During Ramadan, our fast begins with “Oh Allah, I shall fast for your sake…” and ends with “Oh Allah, I have fasted for you …... Read More...
Can boys and girls be friends? Anonymous October 2, 2021 Gender Interactions In our society, interaction between genders is commonplace – whether it is at school, at the grocery store, at the mall, at the workplace and even in our extended families and family friends. This question of... Read More...
Halima Aden’s Journey with Hijab and Faith Haleema Ahmed August 30, 2021 Faith Halima Aden has been recognized as a groundbreaker in the fashion industry. She was the first Hijabi (a person of Islamic faith, wearing a headscarf) to participate in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, the first... Read More...
