The ten days of the Islamic month, Dhul Hijjah, are the best days of the year. This is the month of the Hajj, or pilgrimage to the Ka’bah. But this month is more than that, especially for those not making
This article is authored by Mubeen Qureshi, LMSWOmar, a young professional in his 20s, is helping his mother run errands. He starts noticing a tight sensation in his chest and feels like he has to catch his breath constantly, like
The tragic, horrifying event that took an innocent Muslim family in Canada away from their loved ones, left many of us feeling disturbed, confused, anxious, and shocked. When Islamaphobia occurs, we might not know how to cope with what has
This list is created by The Conscious Kid, an education, research, and policy organization dedicated to equity and promoting healthy racial identity development in youth. We support organizations, families, and educators in taking action to disrupt racism in kids. Read
Before beginning to list out the action items the Muslim American community can take, let’s discuss why it’s important. First, justice is at the very core of Islam. In the Quran God says: “God commands justice and fair dealing…” (Quran
The recent events that have occurred are not just about police brutality against people in the black community. If so, it might be easy to distance oneself and think that the problem lies with a small number of very bad
Working out which are the best toys isn’t often a job for grown-ups. We can’t just turn around and give the kids some old Skeletor action figures and dusty Stickle Bricks and expect them to be happy. But that’s okay:
Self-love is a popular term today that gets tossed around in normal conversation: “You have to love yourself more.” “Why don’t you love yourself?” “If you only loved yourself, this wouldn’t have happened to you.” “You can’t love another person
It’s not the baby blues and it’s not postpartum depression—so what is it? If you’re feeling overly worried after giving birth, you may be suffering from postpartum anxiety disorder. Here’s what you need to know. Read more.
Do you have trouble rousing your teen out of bed in the morning? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not teenage angst that’s making them resist facing the day. Instead, it could be sleep deprivation and a lack of understanding of