The 2026 midterm elections are over. Most of us voted, several donated, and many knocked on doors, made phone calls, drove neighbors to the polls, and spent long hours as election volunteers.
God sent one Prophet after another, from Adam to Abraham, from Moses to Jesus, and finally to Muhammad, to call people to the same purpose, God's blessings be upon him. Each one taught people to rise above animal life and to live for something bigger than food, comfort, and survival. The Quran describes their shared mission in plain terms:
So vote. Voting is your right. It is a duty and an obligation. It fulfills the Prophetic duty to stand up for justice and it may very well help save lives.. Learn more in this issue of Muslim Home.
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The process of Hajj entails sacrifice of time, sacrifice of money, sacrifice of comfort, sacrifice of several worldly relations and sacrifice of many corporeal desires and pleasures. And all this simply for the sake of Allah, with no selfish end. Let's make sure we do this journey of a lifetime the way it should be done. Here are some great resources by experts on making the most of your Hajj!
SUMMARY: See helpful tips for the parents of Muslim students entering high school at a public school, based off the feedback of Muslim mothers who have experienced this step in their children's education.
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SUMMARY: Parents can foster connections with their children by focusing on and participating in what interests in them, even if the stage passes as they grow.
SUMMARY: Islam teaches the believer that life's temporality makes it important to live consciously and worthily, in order to prepare for our ultimate account when we meet Allah.