Reflection by Sr. Khadija The first time I learned about the Day of Judgement as a child, I was worried. How can I save myself, my loved ones, and all the good people, even those I don’t know? I thought. As silly as it sounds, I imagined every one of those people holding

Reflection by Sister Khadija In a recent Ilm Circle, Dr. Syed spoke about a quality that is integral for each and every Muslim. It is something that we often hear but brush off, thinking that it can be switched on and off instantly.    That quality is ikhlaas, or sincerity.     I

Reflection by Sister Khadija Winter is many things… The snow is beautiful, with crystal dew drops hanging elegantly from the branches of trees. Temperatures are cold, below zero with a chilly wind that makes your nose red. This time of year often makes us want to sleep in, drink loads of tea (or coffee,

Reflection by Brother Usama A. What even is bush crafting?  Honestly, I didn’t even know what bush crafting was when I signed up to go. So as an FYI, bush crafting is the art of living in the natural world by using the resources around you for sustenance, safety, and comfort with minimal equipment. It’s a skillset built on understanding the

Reflection by Sister  Shabnam “What’s in it for me?” This is so often the first question that comes to a person’s mind when someone is asking for your time, money, or energy. What benefits will I have? How will this help me in my life?   When it comes to volunteering and

Reflection by Br. Usama A. Four years ago, I got married. Since then, my life has been filled with blessings I could never have dreamed of: I’ve grown as a husband (still very much a work in progress), advanced in my career ahead of schedule and I now have two beautiful