Journaling is one of those endeavors which many people start, but don’t keep up. When looking through old journals, you might find a common pattern between them: the second half is empty. If your old journals look like this, or even if you have never attempted to keep a diary or journal before, don’t let this discourage you. Don’t wait! Here are 5 reasons why you should start journaling today: It Helps You Unwind The ups and downs of life,... Read more
The end of one year and the start of a new one is a natural time for people to look back on the previous year and reflect. We think about what we accomplished, what we could have done better, and what changed in our lives and the world around us. This kind of introspection and reflection is obviously a good thing. It makes us more grateful for what we’ve gained and allows us to learn from our mistakes. Throughout the... Read more
When I was 12, I had an interesting habit: whenever I laid on my bed to sleep every night, I would reflect on my actions during the day and what mistakes I had made. I also made “plans” for the following day. So, when my teacher in school suggested to every student to do the same, it only then occurred to me that not everybody did my “mini review” every night. As I grew older, I let go of the... Read more
I always knew that I wanted to be an artist, ever since I was very young. It all started with competition with my brother. My relatives would give him children’s paint supplies for Christmas, and I would be envious. I wanted to have my own art supplies. I actually started drawing and writing when I was seven years old. My great-grandmother took care of my brother and I when my grandmother went to work. She lived in an apartment building... Read more
I know, I know. I’m not supposed to feel this way. Shirk, kufr, etc. I get it. And I know these are serious matters. But hear me out… This isn’t about theology. It’s not about commercialization or make-believe characters. It’s about a child’s innocent desire to celebrate and just have fun. I’ve noticed that in many Muslim homes, at least in the West, Eid is not the most exciting day of the year for children. But it should be. Yes,... Read more
This month, the writers of the Patheos Muslim Channel are opening up about their feelings on the “hot take,” a quick response to a current event, political debate or issues of the moment. I see people posting on social media, hiding behind their keyboards yet acting so tough, as they declare that Muslims never condemn terrorism. That is quite the contrary because most of us do, any chance we get. We post about it on social media, we talk about it... Read more
I had just finished my physical therapy session in the afternoon and timed it perfectly to pick up the kids from school. Perfect timing or not, my pain level was high and my body stiff and sore from the poking and prodding. It was a twenty-minute drive from the therapist’s office to the school; not much, but too much for me, even with my cushion. The day reflected the essence of autumn; the sun shrouded behind clouds, leaving pools... Read more
My rose bush has died a thousand deaths, but it has always come back again. When it would be watered has always depended on my mood. Our yard went through a terrific drought in California. It was very costly to keep the sprinklers going. With the severe sun and heat, every blade of grass in our backyard died. But through the Mercy of Allah, a few roses survived and depended on me to water them. The rest of the yard... Read more
Written by Hosai Mojaddidi Marriage has its ups and downs, regardless of the religion or ethnicity of the spouses. Here are the basic “ABC’s” of a happy Muslim marriage: A) Allah: Make the pleasure of Allah ﷻ the central focus as well as purpose of your marriage. B) Blame: Be fair and honest when assigning blame and always start with yourself first. C) Compromise: If you’re not willing to compromise then you’re being selfish. Selfish people don’t have happy marriages. D)... Read more
(This is part three of a series on adoption. Read part one here and part two here.) Earlier this year, I began my journey of finding out more about Muslim foster and adoptive parents. It seems like this topic isn’t spoken about much, so the first thing I did was figure out how Muslims in America usually adopt children, and why they decide to do so. I also got some insight into what their experiences are like as adoptive and foster parents. You... Read more
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