Throughout the Quran, Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) refers to His words as a guidance and mercy for all people. This divine message is described as Tanzil (تنزيل), “sent down,” a term that may appear simple yet holds profound meaning. The Quran was composed in the heavens and is revealed to humankind in spoken form. It…
Bismillah In the depths of her mind, across the valleys and over the mountain tops, a storm rages on. The water trickles through her hands, into and out of her mouth. Washing away the debris and sediments. Washing away the whirlwind of emotions and thoughts. Washing away the tethers of the dunya. The water flows…
In shadows deep, where sorrow tends to dwell, Her heart found refuge in a sacred peace. Through whispered prayers and softly spoken verses, Islam’s gentle balm to her spirit clung. In moments still, the call to prayer would rise, A soothing echo ‘neath the star-lit skies. Its melody, a healing, tender grace, Restoring peace within a weary…
The room feels suffocating, so you rush to the balcony The view is dark, hazed with fog and low visibility What lies ahead is uncertain Your heart beats fast against your chest as the anxiety seeps into your mind In a moment of guidance and faith, you must remind yourself “Upon Him I rely, and…
so the time has come, spring turning into summer the crystal rivers dry upon the heat of the weather and so it is the end of an era, a goodbye to the sisterhood a laugh to the scandals and mishaps a cheers to the smiles and successes a hug for the pain and lost potential …
My best friend was a soldier. She didn’t wear camo or combat boots, nor was a gun strapped to her shoulder. But her feet spoke more than her eyes. And her smile I always found a tale unworthy of disguise. On Fridays, she would trek miles to mine, before clasping my hand in hers and…
i return to los angeles to continue my studies; to go back to the life i am building for myself in order to heal from hometown trauma, let alone leave the drama behind. orange sparkled clouds upon berry eyes, i stare out and cry for my mother to hold me once more, once more a…
The Golden Age of Islam, which spanned from the 8th to the 14th centuries, remains an amazing source of inspiration and a beacon of incredible advancements across numerous disciplines. This era inspires a deep desire in many Muslims, including myself, to have lived through such a transformative time. In this period, cities like Baghdad, Cordoba,…
In this day and age, we are all no strangers to celebrity culture. From actors to athletes, chances are there is an A-list celebrity that has earned your respect or perhaps inspired you to strive for greatness. I, myself, am not afraid to admit that I have admired LeBron James for nearly 15 years. As…
restless in the night vigilant to what might come to harm when darkness arrives, i toss and turn on the pink sheets of my bed that hug me when loneliness wraps and strangles me ~ a claustrophobic turn, the gold within the fairy lights blend into the air, my sight blurry from the river my…