If you had to summarize Islam with one word, what word would that be? What word can express for you the beauty of Islam and the comfort it brings to your heart? For many, perhaps, that word is peace (salam). This is due, in part, to the peace in our heart that we are seeking as Muslims, but … Continue reading The Beauty of Islam: A Message of Mercy
Outspoken: Stories on Mental Health
"Stories are...vessels for ancestors, memory, futures and laughter. They are the medium through which the divine is engaged...To state it more succinctly, stories are ceremony." — Mark Gonzales The Green Room invites you to join OUTSPOKEN, a monthly storytelling series that explores the intersections of faith, identity, social issues, and well-being. On Tuesday May 31, join … Continue reading Outspoken: Stories on Mental Health
Shepherding Our Sons
Fathers and Mothers: what do you want for your sons and daughters? What fills your heart with joy at the thought of your son or your daughter doing, or being, or becoming? What fills your heart with hope, pride, and love for the bounty that Allah has given you and I in our children? Do … Continue reading Shepherding Our Sons
Ibrahim J. Long 