patience

Most people who met Sister Shahidah at the masjid assumed she had always been calm.

They saw the black niqab, the modest jilbab, the quiet way she sat with her tea after Isha prayer. They saw patience in her stillness and assumed it had always been there.

SUMMARY: The Islamic concept of tawakkul encompasses reliance and trust in Allah while we take practical steps and leave the outcome to Allah.

SUMMARY: Reflections of an autistic child's parent and the support that Islam gives.

SUMMARY: Tips for Muslims to accommodate individuals with special needs during their celebration of Eid.

Saeed thought he understood patience.

SUMMARY: The month of Ramadan gives us an opportunity to repent to Allah and recognize His Names Al-Ghafoor, the All-Forgiving, and Al-Afou, the Pardoner.

SUMMARY: Reflecting on Allah's Most Oft-Repeated Names, Al-Rahman (the Lord of Mercy) and Al-Raheem (the Most Merciful)