Category: FEATURES
Sufism and It’s Deep Connection with the Natural World
Despite being known for encouraging simplicity in life, Islam is weaved with complex layers of meaning that need to be teased through for more refined understanding of a faith that some say requires a lifetime of study to be fully appreciated. Whirling between its deeper-seated meanings are the beliefs drawn upon by Sufis, followers of [...]
Why Some Muslims Don’t Celebrate Birthdays
Some of the more fundamental types don’t celebrate birthdays with the justification that there’s no basis in Islam for it. Yet, I know plenty of the same group who celebrate the prophet’s birthday. Regardless, just because Quran didn’t explicitly speak on the subject, doesn’t mean birthdays should be crossed off. Anti-birthday types argue: “Even the [...]
Getting a Little Closer to Understanding God
When Azi was born, I wanted nothing more than to create an entire world for him. I didn’t want anything in return other than the satisfaction of knowing I was giving him this thing that he might love. It doesn’t really matter if he remembers or appreciates it. All that matters is it [...]
Why Muslim Parents Should Encourage Nonsense
A child brings many blessings, but one that isn’t really talked about that much is how a child enables us to be child-like again. I love madness, silliness, things that don’t make sense, and just having a good time doing things other people might question my sanity for. Before Azi, I didn’t really [...]
Happier with Children?
I came across an excellent article by Mark Tapson that in a nutshell gets at why anyone in their right mind would ever want kids. Brilliant as usual, Mark starts off with a relatable scene: “No sooner had I cleaned my seven-week-old daughter’s poop off my lap the other day (don’t ask) than my two-year-old [...]
A Sufi-Inspired Eid Centerpiece
So this was year one of making Eid fun for the boy. I made all the decorations this year, and will add to it next year with leftover discount Christmas items. Star garlands weaved through Sufi quote cards make up the table centerpiece. My favorite Sufi quotes lets me personalize the holiday and [...]
D.C. Comics Panders to Muslim Audience with New Muslim Superhero
D.C. Comics Panders to Muslim Audience with New Muslim Superhero In a defeating blow to comic book fans everywhere – who could before open the crisp colored pages of the newest issue and delve into a world far removed from politics and religion – D.C. Comics betrays a loyal audience by injecting a fat dripping [...]
Sharia: Is There Rape Within Marriage?
When the subject of marriage and “wifely duties” came up around the kitchen table clustered by tea-drinking chit-chatting aunties of a generation ago, there were a number of asserted opinions that certainly shocked these American ears. One of the things that really surprised me was the general consensus that a wife has to (for lack [...]
Ground Zero Mosque a Show of America’s Religious Tolerance?
In Response to NYT’s “Broadway and the Mosque“ Good intentions don’t mean anything if you’re missing the truth. Liberals keep talking about how a Ground Zero Mosque will help bridge the gap, and now well-intentioned Thomas Friedman offers his perspective on Ground Zero. Friedman notes how areas in the Mid East/South Asia don’t allow churches [...]
