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If we separated all the races from each other, would that get rid of racism?

It might seem that if we separate the races, the problem of racism would go away. This is an idea that many Americans have had. However, what American history has shown us is that...

The Prophet of Islam’s Establishment of Social Justice for All Time

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) was completely just and fair in all his dealings, judgments, and legal rulings amongst his followers. He (sa) knew that after his demise, the legacy...

 The Epitome Of Bravery

Foremost among the key characteristics of the Holy Prophet (sa) were his courage and bravery in the face of adversity. However, analyzing the key characteristics that it takes to...

Steadfastness in the Face of Adversity

Facing difficult times is undoubtedly one common thread among all of humanity. We see different shades of it, and every individual perceives such moments differently and reacts in...

Helping those in Need and Promoting Social Justice

Throughout his life, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) emphasized the importance of equality, fairness, and of helping those in need. Regardless of an individual’s background...

Charity In the Way of God

Humans are known to be generous, cooperative, and altruistic beings. We help strangers even at a cost to ourselves. Islam, being a faith of nature, emphasizes generosity, which...

The Aftermath of a Pandemic and Islamic Guidance

When a pandemic hits the world, the natural cycle of life, that life is finite, becomes patently apparent. Human beings, otherwise unconcerned with this ultimate truth, go into a...

Working Safely in the COVID-19 Environment: Workplace Safety

This article provides safety and health guidance for those “Essential Employees” who must go to work even under these uncertain conditions of an unknown and invisible enemy,...

How To Converse On Racism

“She is so loud and outspoken. No wonder; she’s Black.”  “White people are exclusive, you know. They don’t want to mix with people of color.” “This neighborhood is...

The Great Plague of London, 1665–1666

On a cold, smoky night in London in December 1664, a comet streaked across the sky, leaving many nervous witnesses. It was not the only comet to flash by in a short period of...