Wendy Díaz

When considering what they want to leave behind for their children, many parents focus on tangible goals such as generational wealth, passive income, a paid-off home, a thriving business, or a monetary inheritance.

Every October, as debates swirl around the legacy of Christopher Columbus, the focus often centers on his brutality toward Indigenous peoples and the colonial violence he unleashed.

When someone we love is diagnosed with cancer, the world can suddenly feel uncertain and overwhelming. For many, the diagnosis is a profoundly emotional and spiritual voyage that can test the strength of relationships and the limits of the human spirit.

Cancer is not a topic often mentioned on the minbar, but one that affects families worldwide, regardless of background, faith, ethnicity, or social status. A coworker, classmate, neighbor, friend, or family member may be suffering in silence or may not even be aware that they are ill.

Family life can get messy, particularly in the face of conflicts. Among the many hats that mothers and fathers wear, they must also be skilled in the art of conflict management. Disagreements in the home can arise between husband and wife, siblings, in-laws, and other extended relatives.

For Muslims in the United States, political success and public recognition remain limited milestones. When a Muslim is elected to office, it sparks excitement and even disbelief.

Muslims have long faced criticism and hostility from those who oppose their faith. Even the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), who was respected as honest and kind before his prophethood, endured rejection and abuse from his own tribe after calling them to worship God alone.