When it comes to matters of faith, the most important duty for every Muslim parent is instilling a love of Allah in our children. By nature, human beings possess an inclination toward the worship of a supreme creator, and parents play a pivotal role in nurturing this instinct.
Anxiety is a condition that affects everyone no matter their strength or spiritual resolve. It is normal to feel anxious from time to time, but for some people, anxiety can be a crippling mental illness.
In a time where honor and honesty often take a back seat, fake personas craft a world-wide web of deception, producing narratives that suit their ambitions. The prevalence of communication tools has given rise to a culture where discerning between falsehood and truth requires a critical eye.
“Allah has the Most Beautiful Names. So, call upon Him by them, and keep away from those who abuse His Names. They will be punished for what they used to do.”
Close your eyes and imagine you are back in high school. You are sitting in English class, with your cheek resting on one hand as you write seemingly meaningless words into your notebook.
Most of my readers probably know my conversion story by now, even though every time I tell it I remember some finer details that I previously forgot to mention. For those that have never heard it, the abridged version looks something like this: