As a child I distinctly remember my parents emphasizing honesty. I’m not just talking about ‘no lying-always tell the truth’ type of honesty, but the type that’ if you find money on the street to go and donate it’ type. However, there was one particular time where I was especially tempted to fall into the …
As we find out more about the Islamic connection that the suspects in the Boston Marathon Bombing had, Muslims across the nation are going through an array of emotions. The news pundits keep bringing up Islam and how that might have been the motivating factor for the two brothers actions. The American Muslim community is …
More than a half-century ago when there was no border between Pakistan and India, My great grandfather, a charismatic man had three wives. He presented his first wife with a beautiful diamond necklace and bracelet set. When my great grandmother first saw the grand set she was delighted and marveled at the size of the diamonds …
[Asma Ahmad is a Muslim American Social Worker who has been pursuing graduate studies in clinical Social Work and working with a state-certified batterer intervention program where she has had the opportunity to provide treatment and psycho-education to domestic violence offenders. Asma is also the Project Manager for Project Sakinah's Northern Virginia chapter.] Tears rolled down his …
1. Hot water not running long enough for steam bath. 2. Forgetting to set the DVR to Super Why! 3. Getting stuck with dad’s old iPhone. 4. Mom restricting T.V time. 5. Having to drink low-fat milk to avoid the risk of obesity. 6. Not having enough space for all the toys. 7. Getting wiped …