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Egypt: Protesting with Prayer

By: Noha A. They say nationalism is the religion of the modern man. And perhaps for many it is. I, however, never knew what to say when people ask me where I’m from. I’d say the facts, “I was born in Maryland, and my parents are from Alexandria, Egypt”. That was never really who “I” was. Yes, I was part of the intricate “Arab culture” but more than that, I seek to be a... Read More →

Reflections from an Accidental Teacher (Part 1)

By: Tricia Pethic Kids are little adults. In spiritual terms, the same diseases of the heart that we see in adults, begin to manifest at an early age. At age five, one can already identify leaders and followers. One can already see racism (learned at home), and manipulative behavior. There are also positive traits, like generosity and compassion. When a child falls down, why do some children stop and ask “Are you OK?”... Read More →

On the Love of A “Bob”

By: Umm Salihah “Bob,” my daughter said, sounding muffled. I turned to see her struggling beneath a towel she’d heaped over her head and shoulders, her 20-month-old fingers pulling futilely at it. “Bob,” she said again, more testily this time. Apparently her plans for the towel weren’t working out to her satisfaction. I moved in to help. “Towel, honey, not hijab,” I murmured... Read More →

Why Me?

“What did I ever do to deserve such a fate,” we sometimes ask ourselves. “Why me?” The timeless question that most complainers utilize to justify their self-pity. The confusion even strong willed and persistent people may find themselves wondering about when life’s circumstances are too difficult to bear. A sense of being a meaningful ‘speck’ within the universe comes over each person as they grapple with... Read More →