The diagnosis has been confirmed, the shock, surprise, hurt or anguish has hit and now the family sits quietly reflecting on their new reality. The family is a community within itself and if any part of the family is in pain, then the whole family feels the hurt.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States.1 Although this serious medical condition can affect anyone, women are at an even greater risk.
About 30 years ago, I attended my first ever “sleepover”. It was not a typical guys hangout. It was an Islamic youth camp at a large Masjid, which is where I first heard Imam Abdul Malik Mujahid live.
The act of sharing knowledge is the foundation of Islam. The prophet Muhammad (pbuh) shared the revelation he received in the Quran. The companions of the prophetic age shared their observations of his actions and words in the reported hadith. Scholars of fiqh share their knowle