Allah says in the Qur’an that He created us in “nations and tribes so that we may know each other”. Sometimes we hear people say, that it’s ok to interact with certain groups of people UP TO A POINT. So …

Ramadan, our noble guest has come and she is quickly departing our company. Soon, we will be at the end of this month. It should make us think about what other things in our life that will quickly approach. Regardless …

A believer is a mirror to another believer. Often, it is easy to look at others and see their mistakes, the issues, problems, the things that make us upset. So why would the prophet peace be upon him say this …

In the Quran, Allah says, “You are the best of nations raised up for humanity”. What does this mean? Does this mean that, “I am the best” and we can walk around with our chests swelled up with pride looking …

Dear Self, I listened to you yesterday as you sat and talked to others at an iftar. Your conversations were good, reminding each other of God and the importance to be involved in doing good, for all people. Yet, there …

When we reflect on things that are occurring in our lives and challenges we may face, sometimes we may realize that there seems to be a pattern to problems that we face. Instead of going down the “why me?” route, …

Dear Self, We know so much, but sometimes I think we have only really learnt a little. It’s as if we learn things to satisfy our egos, that we are studying Islam and “know” more than we did before. Yet, …

When we reflect on the way the prophet peace be upon him lived his life in his society. Like us, his society was filled with many people of all different backgrounds, religions, cultures, ages…in essence it was a diverse society. …