Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen

Marriage is very important in Islam, but American Muslims may worry about their ability to find a spouse.

“O ye who believe! Eat of the good things that We have provided for you, and be grateful to Allah, if it is Him ye worship” (Quran 2:178)

Islam improves and enhances the culture within a nation and improves the lives of citizens, especially the women. Islam brings balance and order to societies. In the history of humankind, there is a tendency toward unfairness and subjugation of women. In Islam, we know this is wrong.

Prophet Muhammad, God’s peace and blessings be upon him, said:

“And let there be among you a people inviting to the good and enjoining the right and forbidding from the wrong. And those, they are the successful ones”

(Quran 3:104)

The service component of the MLK Jr. Day federal holiday is often overlooked. For far too many Americans, it is simply a day off work or out of school. But the significance of the “service” that Americans are encouraged to do on that day should be understood and valued.