The discovery of oil in Guyana is an opportunity for the Muslim community to demonstrate its inherent strength and methodology in securing the family entity as the bedrock of society, and to provide leadership in all areas of nation building. This is important as the new oil dynamics threaten Guyana's foundational fabric.

Integrity is conduct that epitomizes universally accepted moral principles and universally admired ideals, some of which I have highlighted above Oxford Languages has described it as “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.” Because Islam leaves no room for circumventing these strong moral principles, there is no question that integrity is a…

The decision on a career path must take into consideration future demands and relevance. This consideration requires research, and the internet is a valuable tool for gathering data on the trends and jobs that will be in demand over the next ten to twenty years. Past and present career relevance or demand must not bias…

If Hijrah is such a spiritual voyage, then Hijrah today is a multifaceted one. It is a constant struggle to move from one level to another with the ultimate goal of attaining Ihsaan, the highest level of faith. It is a transformation of the soul.

The existence of a "morality police force" points to a heavy-handed governmental tool as a means of population control and oppression. Morality is taught and learned, not imposed. The need to use ruthless force to impose morality is telling.

The celestial sphere has always held a fascination for humans throughout history. They have looked up and marveled at its beauty and have pondered the questions that came to mind. It is the Divine guidance, through the Quran, that pivoted mankind to reflect on the celestial creation as a handiwork of God’s creation.

The challenge for Muslim teenagers living in the West is to successfully navigate two distinct and often competing cultures, and to shape an identity that allows them to optimally function in both worlds.

Reflections on the enormous contributions to Islamic thought and on popular programs for social and religious changes bring into focus an important component of the dynamic activism of Islam. That component is the halaqah-a group of Muslims coming together to learn about Islamic values, internalize them, teach them to family members and other close ones,…

Today we are witnessing the toll of climate change in different parts of the world. There are droughts in Africa and in South America, devastating floods in Australia and in Asia, for example, Pakistan and Thailand, and heat waves and extreme cold in Europe and Asia. In North America also, the severe impact of temperature…

Farhad Khadim Prophet Ibrahim was an "Ummah" (nation) unto himself because he embodied all of the qualities of a nation that align with a godly vision: contentment with God's decree; uprightness in righteousness; sincerity in the worship of One Creator; gratitude for God's bounties and guidance to the straight path. His faith in the unseen…