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Environmentalist advocate and “Green Queen” Nana Firman considers herself a “daughter of the rainforest.”
“Daughter of Rainforest” – Meet Eco-Activist Nana Firman
5 Life-Changing Lessons I learned From Muslim Friends
Like many converts to Islam, I had been raised with several morals and practices that were quite similar to Islamic values. This made ...
A Convert’s Letter to Born Muslims Before Eid
Eid is a very special time for Muslims. It’s time for family gatherings, celebrations and re-connections. However, for a new Muslim, who doesn’t have ...
I’tikaf Through Woman’s Eyes
When the last 10 nights of Ramadan approach, Muslim men around the world prepare for I’tikaf – a time of seclusion, prayer and ...
Ramadan in Interfaith Families: Muslims Share Their Experiences
I became Muslim in Ramadan, prayed my first salah in Ramadan and began to wear the hijab full-time from Eid ul Fitr that ...
10 Things Ramadan Taught Me about New Muslims
I look forward to Ramadan like most Muslims. I worry about being prepared, but I also realize we can never fully prepare for ...
8 Quick and Easy Gift Ideas for Non-Muslim Neighbors this Ramadan
Islam emphasizes on the mutual rights and duties of neighbors. We are advised to show hospitality towards our neighbors. Here are some gift ...
Men Can Worship God by Washing Dishes
Since we entered the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims in the northern hemisphere —where days are longer— have already made their food planning. One friend ...
17 Things Not to Say to Non-Fasting Person
Even though the Quran and sunnah give clear guidance about who is excused from fasting from food and drink during Ramadan, in a hurtful ...
Compassionate Communication in Mosques and Marriages – ICNA 2019
Compassionate communication is essential in Muslim spaces, especially in the places of worship and marriages. During the ICNA 2019 convention’s “Relationship Optimization” session, ...
Hot Discussions on Race, Polygamy at the Black American Muslim Conference
The Black American Muslim Conference featured intriguing workshops and hot-topic discussions. On the second day of the conference, held 19-21 April in Atlanta, ...
Being a Muslimah Convert in the West
Being a Muslim woman in the West at this moment in time is such a strange, dangerous, and amazing thing. On one hand, ...
