Hello there, dear reader! I’d like to share with you a topic that’s close to my heart: why I, as a Muslim, don’t eat pork. Now, before you run off to get yourself a bacon cheeseburger (or do your best to avoid one!), let me make something absolutely clear—I’m not here to boss you around! … Read more
Introduction Have you ever looked back on your life and realized you might have taken something for granted—your youth, your health, or even just a quiet afternoon with nothing on the agenda? I’m definitely at a stage in life where I’m starting to notice just how precious these simple gifts can be. Sometimes we only … Read more
Introduction I grew up in a predominantly Christian environment under the racially segregated, apartheid system in South Africa. Many of my elders insisted that Muslims were “evil” and that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was “the devil himself” and one of the “most evil creations” ever to walk the Earth. From the young … Read more
Introduction Original sin is one of those doctrines that always left me scratching my head back when I was a practicing Christian. While I understood the Christian teaching that humanity somehow inherits Adam and Eve’s transgression, I personally never fully connected with the idea that I was born “guilty” of something I didn’t do. … Read more
In life’s most agonizing moments, when darkness seems all-encompassing and every breath feels like a battle, a kind and compassionate voice can be the difference between hope and hopelessness. For me, that voice came from the Naseeha Mental Health Helpline—a team of caring, non-judgmental, and empathetic individuals who guided me through the most harrowing chapter … Read more