In the United States, the third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Day which is the only federal holiday that is designated as a day of service. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Racism is the belief that one’s race, skin color, or more generally, one’s group, be it of religious, national or ethnic identity, is superior to others in humanity.
In order to do any type of work to confront racism on either a micro or macro level, we must educate ourselves about history, social customs and culture, and about our individual and collective roles that support it.
Christmastime can be a time of stress for American Muslims because it is a month-long celebration of television shows, movies, songs, posters, commercials and activities that are unavoidable due to the level of proliferation.
Getting a handle on our health and that of our children is a very important responsibility. And it is a wonderful way for us to express gratitude to Allah for the blessing of our bodies.