Early Islamic Culinary Art
How do we alleviate the harshness of our daily routine? One may contend that the true purpose of…
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“Don’t Forget to Like Me”
Social media has become an important part of our lives. It has led a communication revolution, making it…
Lovers Are Gnostic and Gnostics Are Poets
Love is the only path to recognizing and reaching God. It is the only power that will enable…
Istighraq (Immersion)
Literally meaning absorption, diving into, becoming deeply involved in, istighraq (immersion) denotes transportation by joy, oblivion of the…
Joseph: Islamic and Christian Teachings from the “Best of Stories” (Part 1)
Joseph is one of the most important, revered figures in both Islam and Christianity. What lessons can be…
Joseph: Islamic and Christian Teachings from the “Best of Stories” (Part 2)
The Biblical accounts indicate that the name Joseph means, “The Lord will add” (Genesis 30:24). It was…
How Do Ants Find Their Way?
Imagine you are a desert ant. You get out of your nest to search for food in the…
A Tale of Two Ends
My pen is heavy and my words are messy; is the world I know gone already? I miss…
Wet Cupping Therapy
It was not an extraordinary thing when Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, won six…
Enes Kanter – A Dervish in the NBA
Enes Kanter is unique among American athletes. He is one of the few practicing Muslim players in the…
Sincerity
“Always intend to earn God’s good pleasure when performing your deeds, for God accepts deeds that are done…
The Travelers of Light
The travelers of light have always endeavored to surpass mere corporeality. Their attitude has always manifested in a…
The Faithful
I felt Your Infinite Mercy in my soul, While wrapped all around With the divine fear’s glowing coal.…
The Vital Tasks of Trace Elements
Most living things, including the human body, are made up of only 11 elements. We know the major…
Minorities Opposing Oppression: Hanukah and Jihad
In Arabic, the word Jihad is a noun meaning the activity of “striving and/or persevering.” According to Prophet…