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: Parents can help their children start a Muslim Student Association at school, which provides a community hub, a platform for friendships, and religiously reinforcing activities to enhance students' values.
SUMMARY: The Tahajjud prayer in the late hours of the night is a particularly honorable form of worship and holds great blessings for Muslims, who can perform it both individually or as a family in order to sincerely call upon Allah.
SUMMARY: As the United States marks a quarter of a millennium as an independent nation, Muslims can learn the history of the country and their community's place in that history.
SUMMARY: The blessed day of Ashura, during the sacred month of Muharram, gives Muslims gratitude and hope from the story of Musa to remember that Allah is always in control and helps His servants.
SUMMARY: The sacred day of Ashura is a major event in the Islamic calendar, and has surprisingly carried over into the southern Americas. Learn how Ashura left an impact so far from Arabia and teach your family about this event and its significance.