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.

A few weeks ago, I came across a video on Dr. Yasir Qadhi’s YouTube channel titled "Remembering My Father: Dr. Mazhar Kazi."¹ I had heard about the recent passing of our elder pioneer, Dr. Kazi, but I must admit that I knew very few details about his life.

I was born into a house that never slept.

Recently I attended a job fair organized at a Chicago-area masjid. Also attending were about 150 young graduates with bachelor’s and master's degrees; some also had professional degrees and experience. I, together with other Sound Vision team members, interviewed perhaps half of them.