Upon reaching the halfway mark of this year’s Ramadan, I noticed that I have been feeling tired more than usual during the day. This interferes with my school and work life, making this month unusually difficult.
I have attended many funerals throughout my life. Most of them were for people I did not know. Growing up as a Muslim boy, my father often encouraged me to attend funerals at mosques if we were able to, and until recently, it felt like a chore.
Fall and winter can be a rough time for many reasons. Changes in temperature, day length, and disruptions in everyday routine can contribute to stress and seasonal depression. Seasonal depression is a very real condition that can affect mood, appetite, sleep schedules, and more.
December is a festive month for many people, with holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa all taking place during this month. The majority of Muslim families do not celebrate these holidays, and this leaves Muslim kids wondering what these celebrations are all about.
Islamophobia is the prejudice, fear, hostility, or hatred directed at Islam and Muslims, often taking the form of discrimination, exclusion, or violence against individuals or groups perceived as Muslims.
The United States of America has continuously tried to silence and exterminate Native American culture. Through forced removals, broken treaties, and racist violence, the U.S. has spent numerous years and resources on this cause.