Miriam Mohamed

Many American Muslim teens struggle with faith and strive to have a closer connection to God  and family. Understanding and feeling what it’s like to be different, yet learning to embrace every part of who they are can be overwhelming.

Allah states in the Holy Quran in Surah Al-Isra, verse 70:

“Verily We have dignified the children of Adam, carried them on land and sea, granted them provisions and privileged them above many of Our creatures with a marked preference”.

It is no secret that Islamophobia is rampant throughout the world in this day and age. Muslims and especially children suffer from bullying and alienation. According to recent studies, Muslim students in public schools face bullying at twice the rate of their non-Muslim peers.

During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world restrained themselves from halal food, drinks, and other pleasures from dawn to sunset, and make resolutions to transform into a better version of themselves.

As Muslims all around the world enter the third week of the holiest month of the year, we have no doubt that adjustments have been made to daily schedules to incorporate more opportunities for worship and strengthen the bond with Allah subhanahu wa talla, the Most Glorified, The Most Hig

Ramadan, the month of blessings and the season of fasting and prayer offers us Muslims the chance to reflect on our relationship with Allah.