Sally: Hey Zaynab, want to go grab lunch with me after class today? Zaynub: Sorry, I can’t today. It is the first day of Ramadan. Sally: So this may sound stupid, but can I ask you something? Zaynub: Sure. Sally: Do you fast all day long? Zaynub: No. I fast from sunrise to sundown. Sally:…
“With Him are the keys of the invisible. None but He knows them. And He knows what is in the land and the sea. Not a leaf falls, but he knows it, not a grain amid the darkness of the earth, nor anything green or withered but is recorded in a clear Book”. (Surah al-An’am,…
This was our first year attending MSA West and while every one had a different reason for attending whether it was to gain a “spiritual high” or to “find the one”, our purpose was to learn how to have a better connection with our creator and learn anything that MSA West had to offer. We…
My little brother Sunny and I both work part-time in a hospital, and after work, we both go to the hospital chapel to pray. What I love about the chapel is that it is open to all faiths. Sometimes when I walk in, I see a Muslim praying on a rug in one corner, a…
Bob was late to an interview because he overslept after staying out late last night. He did not even have the time to iron his suit or to comb his hair. He missed multiple interviews before, so he was lucky enough to make it to this one. When Bob finally arrived, the…
By Mahnoor Saleem and Michelle Schafieh
One day, my friend and I decided to attend a Christian event on campus. As soon as we walked in, friendly students greeted us. The event began with a band singing songs about faith, God, and hope. Although I was not used to the singing, it was nice seeing a bunch of students coming together…
By Mahnoor Saleem and Michelle Schafieh
Have you ever heard any of the following statements? You are not “religious” because ….. you listen to music. you don’t have a beard (males). you don’t wear the hijab (females). you say “hi” instead of “Salaam.” you like to put on make-up and wear nail polish (females). you wear shorts while praying (males). you…
Marie : Hey, a couple of friends and I are going out tonight to a frat party. Want to come? Salma : No I can’t. Marie: Why not? Salma: Because I’m Muslim, and I am not allowed. 5 minutes later… Marie: We are going to take a couple of tequila shots before we go. Since…