Dear Youth – Don’t be a door mat
Assalamoalaikum, Dear Youth – Don’t be a door mat You need to be humble, kind and respectful in every relationship and environment. However, don’t let anyone treat you like a door matRead More…
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Dear Parents, sons and daughters are the same
Assalamoalaikum, Dear Parents, Allah SWT has granted us all with the blessings of parenthood. its a huge responsibility, an Amanah. We always talk about the misconduct and mistakes of our children. However,Read More…
Do human lives matter anymore…to humans?
I sometimes wonder, if human lives really matter anymore? Living in a North American “civilized society”, what makes us more inhumane than killing some innocent young souls just because they belong toRead More…
Islam Q & A: Muslims want to live in peace
I know this because I am a Muslim! I know how Islam teaches us peacefully submitting to God(Allah), the ONLY God who created us all equally, that one God(Allah) who loves usRead More…
Islam Q & A: Why do Muslims Pray
Question of the day from my Q & A series, please share with family and friends: Q: Why do Muslims pray five times a day? A: Muslims pray five times a dayRead More…
Do Muslims believe in other Prophets of God
Do Muslims believe in other Prophets? A Muslim’s belief is not ever completed without believing in all the Prophets and respecting them all equally. Starting with Prophet Adam (peace be upon him)Read More…
What exactly is “Koran”(QURAN)
What is the Koran? Quran The Quran is the Holy book of Islam. It is a collection of divine revelations that were received by the last Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)Read More…
Is Islam compatible with science?
Is Islam compatible with science? Although the Quran is a book of signs, not a book of science, there are many scientific references in the Quran such as the: – Formation andRead More…
Thanks for Hijab Ad on Mi-Way Bus
My email to say thanks for Bus ad on Hijab at Mi-Way # 0532.doc My email to say thanks for Bus ad on Hijab at Mi-Way # 0532.doc
My reflections on Nouman Ali Khan issue
It took me a while as a community activist (who loves writing about issues that matter to all of us) to absorb the shock waves we all received with this issue. ThisRead More…
Islam Q & A: Do Muslims worship Muhammed?
Question of the day from my Islam Q & A series. Please share with family and friends especially kids. For more information and to browse questions on my website or sign upRead More…
Our Differences are beautiful….join us!
I am pleased to write about my bridge building efforts. I am not a big fan of asking for equality, inclusiveness, tolerance and other such fancy buzz words. I believe in buildingRead More…
Islam Q & A series: What is the difference between Hadith, Sunnah and Fatwa?
Q: What is the difference between Hadith, Sunnah and Fatwa? Hadith is the exact sayings of the the last Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Sunnah of the Prophet are his deeds,Read More…
Islam Q & A: Is Muhammad the only Prophet Muslims believe in?
Question of the day from my Islam Q & A series. Please share with family and friends especially kids. For more information and to browse questions on my website or sign upRead More…
Islam Q & A series: What is Seerah?
Question of the day from my Islam Q & A series. Please share with family and friends especially kids. For more information and to browse questions on my website or sign upRead More…
Islam Q & A series: Why do Muslim women cover themselves?
Q: Why do Muslim women cover themselves? A: They do so in submission to God Almighty (Allah). HE commands them to hide their beauty except to those whom HE permits andRead More…
Islam Q & A series: Why ablution?
Question of the day from my Islam Q & A series. Please share with family and friends especially kids. For more information and to browse questions on my website or sign upRead More…
Islam Q & A series: What is a Masjid?
Question of the day from my Islam Q & A series. Please share with family and friends especially kids. For more information and to browse questions on my website or sign upRead More…
Islam Q & A series: What are the basic teachings of Islām?
Q: What are the basic teachings of Islām? A: There are five Pillars in Islām: 1. Declaration of the Faith: To testify there is no deity worthy of worship except God andRead More…
Islam Q & A series: How many Muslims are there in the world?
Question of the day from my Islam Q & A series. Please share with family and friends especially kids. For more information and to browse questions on my website or sign upRead More…