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Islam greatly emphasizes maintaining one’s well-being by adhering to the principles of halal (permissible) and tayyib (pure) in all aspects of life.

Americans define themselves as a melting pot of people from all parts of the world and different ethnicities who came together to form a new country. The U.S. government has designated specific times of the year to acknowledge the various heritages within America.

The August 28, 1963, March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom gathered more than a quarter of a million people to draw attention to and protest segregation, lack of voting rights, unemployment, institutionalized racism, and other civil inequities that African-Americans still faced 100 years after

Taharah, or purification, is a crucial part of Islam. In fact, the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said:

“Purification is half of iman (faith).” 

(Sahih Muslim 223)

Muslim parents and grown children who are looking for a spouse will find a charming blend of humor, faith, and insight in Huda Fahmy’s That Can Be Arranged: A Muslim Love Story.