Samana Siddiqui

You've resigned yourself to the fact that you aren't going to the prom. It took a lot of heated discussion with your parents and Muslim friends, but you've finally made that decision: you're not going. If only it were that easy.

The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "There is nothing more dear to Allah than a servant making Dua to Him." With this in mind, we offer these easy ways  how to make Dua and to revive the practice of Dua in our lives.

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?

While this holiday holds historical importance as a commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s sacrifices and role as a premiere civil rights leader, this year it is even more significant. Here are a couple of easy ways to make the most of it.

Celebrations don't have to be expensive to be memorable. Look back at your own childhood and remember how you had fun without frills. Here 9 ideas make Eid gifts on budget, enjoyable and inexpensive.

Marriage is considered half of faith in Islam and with good reason. Your spouse can make or break you spiritually. Here are nine ways spouses can help each other reconnect with Allah.

Poverty in America? One of the richest countries in the world? Yes, poverty is a reality in America, just as it is for millions of other human beings on the planet. According to the US Census Bureau, 35.9 million people live below the poverty line in America, including 12.9 million children.