Wendy Díaz

The month of Dhul Hijjah is upon us, and in North America it just so happens to coincide with the summer months, making it a great opportunity to rack up some good deeds.

Living with an intellectual disability or caring for an intellectually disabled person can present immense challenges for families, and the impact on parents' mental health is a growing concern.

The quality and quantity of children’s books written by Muslim authors has improved significantly over the past years.

Did you know that it was estimated in 2021 that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness?¹ More alarmingly, over one in five youth, ages 13-18, are either currently or will potentially suffer from a mental disorder in the future.

Parenting is a full-time job with no breaks or vacation, albeit with immense benefits and opportunities for growth in the Hereafter. Parents know there is nothing like a good night’s sleep to replenish our weary minds and bodies with the energy we need to do it all over again the next day.

During my travels as an Army brat and now as an adult, living in three different countries, eight states, and over 15 cities, I have come across all kinds of people.

Every country has some variation of a rice and chicken dish. Indians and Pakistanis have biryani, Brazilians have galinhada, Nigerians have jollof, Chinese have chicken fried rice, Saudis have al kabsa, and so on.