It is once again that glorious time of year, when flowers are in full bloom and everything is greener than ever. New beginnings and new weather are upon us, and so is wedding season. Yes, it is indeed that time of year when the lucky among us drive off into the sunset to a happily…
It isn’t an understatement to state that the past few months, if not years, have been a real trial for the spirit of our muslim community. The travel ban, the raging wave of Islamophobia, and the inquiring stares asking ‘why are you here’ have lead us to question our identity and our self-worth more often…
Unthreatened Today I cried I cried at the perversion of my دين I cried at the tarnishing of اسلام At the taboo of the word religion And the scoffs at the word God I cried for the degradation of my faith And the disappearance of unity I cried because it feels like there are so…
About 1,400 years ago in a dry, arid desert in what is now Saudi Arabia, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh -peace be upon him), introduced a fundamental green-guide, divinely gifted, in the form of the Qur’an in hopes to save humanity and Earth, by teaching the middle path of balance. Today the world is plagued with ecological…
Zayn Malik shocked the whole world when he left One Direction, the biggest boy band of the decade, in March of 2015. The world was left to wonder what the reason was behind his sudden departure, Zayn later addressed via a Facebook post: “I’d like to apologise to the fans if I’ve let anyone down,…
The luxury brand Dolce and Gabbana started off the new year by launching their first line of hijabs and abayas. While they designed these garments with modesty in mind, the fashion brand made sure that their signature flair is visible through their use of details such as intricate embroidery, large flower prints, and bold polka…
Maryam had a little lamb, and then it died…with hundreds of other lambs for the Eid feast. Eid-Al-Adha commemorates the moment biblical prophet Abraham was asked by God to sacrifice his young son, Ishmael, but instead symbolically sacrificed a sheep. Given the millions of Muslims who slaughter livestock to commemorate this event each year, it…
“I only ate one proper meal all of last week, every other meal of mine consisted entirely of Diddy Riese.” “I never walk to class, I take an Uber up and down Bruinwalk everyday.” “I can’t remember the last time I brushed my teeth, lol.” “Cigarettes, you da real MVP.” “I haven’t used a lota…
So, you get your acceptance letter in the mail. You cry, you laugh, you jump around in happiness, and before long you’re making a list of all the different scarves you want to try to fit into your tiny dorm closet. Thinking about your dorm life gets you excited, however, one troubling issue comes to…
Drinking alcohol is a pretty bad idea. Even in ‘moderate’ quantities, it’s a known biocide and carcinogen. There are some health benefits, but you can find the very same benefits in grape juice and coffee. Factor in alcohol’s destructive social cost, and you’d be hard pressed to justify its consumption. Well, people drink it anyway.…