The forces of globalization and mass migration have resulted in clashes of cultures amongst various metropolitan cities in the west. Continue reading Hate Crimes Against Humanity: Contrasting Prejudice and Rahma
The greatest gift any person can be given in this life is unwavering conviction in Allah (ﷻ) and His Messenger (ﷺ). However, sometimes those blessed with this conviction can become overly passionate when calling others, especially those closest to them, to guidance. Indeed, one of the most painful things in this world for a believer to witness is the people they love rejecting faith. In this regard, Allah (ﷻ) asks our beloved Prophet (ﷺ), “Are you going to worry yourself to death over them if they do not believe in this message?” (Qur’an 18:6) [1]. Continue reading You Cannot Guide Everyone You Love: Between Hope and Despair
A source of perennial controversy—and a widely celebrated architectural achievement of early Byzantium—Hagia Sophia has switched hands more times than perhaps anyone cares to remember. Continue reading Relics of Triumphalism
Muslims are superficially familiar with the concept of spiritual humility. Our elders often scold us and remind us of the virtues of humility. Nonetheless, a question that is rarely answered (or even asked) is how does one attain spiritual humility? Continue reading On Spiritual Humility
A holiday of feasts does make sense following a month of fasting, but surely there is more to be sought, as every event ought to be an opportunity to grow for the believer. Continue reading Eid Through the Looking Glass
Traversing Tradition 