Gem

“The rocks in the water don’t know how the rocks in the sun feel,” said a Haitian proverb. In one…

Post-Eid Notes

I’ve always found it a bit sad that after the Eid salaah, the masjid becomes deserted for the rest of…

Simplicity of Death

I have no problem with the death penalty for disgraced heads of state. I don’t understand why even if you…

CNN Hajj 2006 Coverage

CNN particularly CNN International and its Hajj 2006 website always seems to have the best coverage of hajj year in…

The Day of Arafah

It was reported from Abu Qutaadah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings…

Drop-Top Convertible Hijab

Before I converted to Islam, I tried out some interesting and unorthodox (to say the least) hijab styles to see…

Ibo Grammar Lesson

Nigerians particularly those from the Ibo tribe at least in my experience have this way of saying nonsense as a…

Eid Under the Radar – Exams

Important exams are rarely if ever scheduled around Christian or Jewish holidays here in the U.S. and for the Jews…