We’ve all been there. Someone takes a shot at you.Talks behind your back.Gives you that passive-aggressive comment at a family gathering.Mocks your beliefs. Rolls their eyes at your choices. And the first thought that flashes in your head?“Let me show them who they’re messing with.” But Islam, in that quiet way it does, whispers something…

“Leave it to Allah.”We’ve all heard it.Some of us grew up with it drilled into our heads. Lost your job? “Have Tawakkul.”Didn’t study for the exam? “Make du’a and have faith.”Didn’t take any action, make any plan, or lift a single finger?“Allah will provide.” And while the intent behind those words might be pure… the…

(Because Faith, Fun, and Family Can Coexist) Summer is here. And for Muslim parents everywhere, that often means one thing:Kids. At home. All. Day. Long. They’re bored.They want entertainment.And if we’re not careful, that means hours of screen time, snacks, and a glazed-over expression. But here’s the truth:You don’t need a packed schedule or Pinterest-perfect…

Let’s be real. Some of us grew up in homes full of religion — but empty of mercy.Some of us heard more haram police than heartfelt prayer.Some of us were handed long lists of rules… but no space to ask why. So we drifted.Some quietly. Some loudly.But the feeling was the same: “This version of…

Some people find their peace in the middle of a crowded masjid, shoulder to shoulder, echoing Ameen in unison.And others? Others sit in silence on their balcony at maghrib, eyes closed, whispering a quiet Ya Rabb as the sky fades orange. Both are valid. But only one is usually seen as “good enough.” When You’re…

Wait… didn’t God tell us to read? There’s a phrase we’ve all heard in one form or another: “No, no — don’t read the Qur’an yourself. It’s too complex. Too nuanced. You need a sheikh to interpret it for you.” And listen — let’s get one thing straight: We have deep respect for our scholars.Their…

Let’s just say it:A lot of the stories out there right now are kind of pointless. I’m not talking about the old stuff—we all love a good classic. I’m talking about the flashy, polished, algorithm-fed content kids are consuming today. Books, shows, games. There’s a lot of it. And yet, after it’s over, you ask…

Let’s be honest. When I was a kid, Muslim storybooks were boring.They lacked color.They lacked representation.And most of all, they lacked soul. They felt like pamphlets pretending to be stories. Flat characters. Preachy morals. No real hook.Now fast forward to today—and the landscape seems to have changed. People say Islamic storybooks are cool again. But…

Why what’s missing matters just as much as what’s there. We talk a lot about what children see — the characters they watch, the books they read, the heroes they grow up admiring. But we talk less about what they don’t see. And that absence can leave just as deep a mark. Especially when it…