It has been more than twenty-five years since I embraced Islam and, with it, the hijab. For a woman living in the West, adopting the hijab is one of the most significant lifestyle changes imaginable, as it transforms one from “blending in” to “standing out” as a visibly Muslim woman.

World Hijab Day started in 2013 by Nazma Khan as an innovative dawah and effort to promote religious tolerance.  On this day women from all backgrounds are invited to wear hijab in solidarity with Muslim women.  Below are reflections on the hijab by a representative cross section of Ame

Being involved in a family business that runs a martial arts gym has given me the opportunity to be around many athletes and to observe how they prepare for major events such as tournaments, championship fights, and even Ramadan fasting while maintaining their training routines.

Let’s face it. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and judging by current events, it seems like it is here to stay. Ever since the launch of virtual assistants such as Siri in 2011 and Alexa shortly thereafter, the use of AI has skyrocketed.

During the two thousand teens years, there were several headlines of young Muslim women living in western countries who voluntarily left home to join ISIS fighters in Syria.  Remember Shamima Begum from the UK, Nicole Jack from the UK, and Hoda Muthana from the US.?  These women went to

Isam does not rush the believer into transformation. Instead, it invites the heart to arrive slowly, intentionally, and with awareness.

Fall and winter can be a rough time for many reasons. Changes in temperature, day length, and disruptions in everyday routine can contribute to stress and seasonal depression. Seasonal depression is a very real condition that can affect mood, appetite, sleep schedules, and more.