The Black Muslim Students Conference

Table of Contents Meeting a Community Need Throughout America, and even globally, racial tensions are at an all-time high. Like many other social justice movements of the past, our youth are the ones who are breaking barriers and demanding change. Life handed us lemons, and our college and university students, have made lemonade – even […]

The Fatwa-Taqwā Challenge

Table of Contents What are the Real Hurdles? When it comes to choosing between Taqwā or Fatwa, we may unconsciously lean towards “Taqwā.” Taqwā – usually referred to as “God-consciousness” – is integral for those aspiring to elevate and maintain their level of spirituality. However, it is nearly impossible to have Taqwā without understanding how […]

Understanding Expiration Dates

Table of Contents Do They Really Matter?  As consumers become more critical of where their food comes from and how it is made, checking an expiration date on labels has become a common practice. No one wants to buy expired foods, let alone consume them. Every now and then, we may pull out an expired […]

Living Halal in a Muslim-Minority Country

Table of Contents Exploring Halal and Spirituality at the Cape I grew up in South Africa, as a Muslim, during Apartheid. I was certainly a minority, due to my religion. Rarely however, did I give any thought to how accessible halal food was, for me and other South African Muslims. Even though I lived in […]

What is Islamic Banking

Table of Contents The Future of Finance Islam is an all-encompassing religion that establishes guidelines and rules, for all aspects of life. Islam leaves out no aspect untouched, whether it is rulings that govern our interactions with others, wildlife and animals, and even our finances. Among those rulings, is the concept of Islamic banking. Islamic […]

Cruising Halal

Table of Contents The Rise of The Halal Cruise Liner Muslims make up one of the fastest-growing segments of the global travel industry. In response, hotels, tour operators, and even cruise liners are striving to meet their dietary and religious needs. The Halal tourism industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global travel […]

Is Your Food Halal?

Table of Contents Is Your Food Halal? “Is your food halal?” is a question I have personally asked countless times over the years, whether I am in my home city, abroad, or at a friend’s house. I grew up in a multicultural society where Islam is a minority religion. I learned from an early age […]

The Islamic Perspective on the Coronavirus Pandemic

Table of Contents The Islamic Perspective on the Coronavirus Pandemic To our distinguished readers, As all of you are well aware, COVID-19 is a major concern to all, particularly with regards to travel and large gatherings. We, as Muslims and human beings, must be cognizant of this reality, and remember to view this from the […]

How to be a Halal Conscious Consumer

Table of Contents How to be a Halal Conscious Consumer The concept of Halal is expanding across the globe, and along with it comes a lifestyle that Muslims can adopt in order to become a halal conscious consumer. A significant part of becoming “halal conscious” has to do with assessing our behavior and attitudes, as […]

Eight Home-Based Halal Business Ideas for Muslim Women

Table of Contents Eight Home-Based Halal Business Ideas for Muslim Women Working from home has a lot of benefits, especially if you’re a stay-at-home mom, and you’d love to earn an income. Recently, everyone is looking for an opportunity to stay home while still staying financially afloat. As a result of the global lockdown, more […]