Obama's victory was truly one that brought joy. He drew 94 percent of the American Muslim vote, the largest percentage of any religious group. But for Muslim Americans, the victory was also bittersweet. Our community was politically marginalized in this year's presidential election, more so than in any other year.
Marriages usually start off so nicely. Everyone cooperates-the couple, their parents, other relatives, friends. Things usually run smoothly. But somewhere along the way, marital disputes pop up. Here are some tips on how to deal with them.
"Domestic violence does not affect many people" or "Battering is only a momentary loss of temper". These are myths that need to be cleared. Here is a list of facts that we may be unaware of.
At any Valentine's Day, it is not how much loot we come up with but how we treat one another that will save our experiences on Feb. 14th -and our relationships. Respect cannot be bought, and it's the same with friendship.
What a loving culture America is, with lots of Public Display of Affection, especially between members of the opposite sex. In contrast, Muslims look like real sourpusses. But is Islam anti-affection and does it condemn public displays of affection? Is kissing haram in Islam?
The organized struggle of North American Muslims begins over seven centuries ago, with the civil rights movement led by multitudes of enslaved Muslim Africans. The spirit and movement continues today.
You may have witnessed a moment, an event or a discovery that would change the future of a community. This event or discovery would have to be something exceptional and dramatic to write a new chapter in the books of history.