Saima Hussain is not the typical Muslim woman one sees on television. She has medium length wavy brown hair that isn’t tucked beneath a hijab, and in one particular interview with a television morning show for Global News Canada, she’s appeared in a soft grey business suit with a longish…
Read MoreWatching your child go to college is a proud and often emotional time for any parent. But, with online education rising in popularity, more and more students are choosing to remain at home for their studies instead. There are many ways in which your child can benefit from studying online;…
Read MoreLike so many others, I was delighted when Mahershala Ali’s nabbed the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor this year. The fact that we had mutual friends, and that he belonged to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was just a happy coincidence. Despite my joy, I waited for the backlash I knew…
Read MoreGoing to college as a Muslim student can often be a different experience than it is for those who have no religion. As a devout Muslim, you will want to follow your religion, uphold your faith, and become stronger in your beliefs during your time at college. Attending college can…
Read MoreWhen you’re nearing the end of your academic career, it’s time to start thinking about what comes next. For most people, the answer is to find a job! Well this can be easier said than done, especially if you have only recently moved to the United States or you don’t have a…
Read MoreMany people believe libraries to be a thing of the past due to the digital revolution and the rise of a gadget enamored society. The role of libraries as community centers is often undervalued leading to shrinking budgets and sometimes even closure. However, the increase of technologically mediated life is…
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My middle schoolers are in that precious yet precarious space where they yo-yo between the innocence of childhood and the desire to be independent. They cling to the safety of parents and home, and while they are not ready to leap out of their bubble, both nudge its outer limits…
Read MoreAfter spending three years living and studying in Europe, this Jersey girl had an epiphany: that instead of belonging nowhere, I, in fact, belonged everywhere. Who are you? When I was younger, I used to think I belonged nowhere. I was raised very Pakistani, with a keen sense of…
Read MoreBeing cast as “outsiders” from the dominant Muslim community is a reality that many Shias, myself included, feel that they experience on a regular basis. This is why I’m interested in considering ways in which we can seek inclusion within the Muslim community, while being mindful of our differences. I…
Read MoreMy artwork is guided by the principal that the right painting can transcend boundaries of culture, language, location and even time to touch hearts and transform communities. I believe that art not only brings us joy, but the very best art challenges us to reconsider our most deeply held convictions….
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