Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen

Thanksgiving has been a national holiday in the U.S. since President Abraham Lincoln declared it as such in 1863. Although President Lincoln holds a respected place for Americans of African descent, he is considerably less revered by Indigenous populations.  

In Islam the concept of being thankful or grateful is deeply rooted in the Holy Quran and the life example and traditions of Muhammad, the Prophet(pbuh).

The Coronavirus continues to ravage the world.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) the flu season is an annual increase of respiratory viral activity that begins in the fall and lasts through the winter.  What we call “the flu” is a shortened version of “Influenza” which is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory sy

The fact is that domestic violence exists in the Muslim community.

Afghan evacuees have arrived in the United States under Operation Task Force Eagle since early August 2021. These people are understandably nervous and afraid after experiencing the trauma of leaving their country in such a hurried manner. As they arrive in the U.S.