When I read Quran I ponder over the divine advice of grace and nobility when someone decides to take an action against someone that was a cause of harm in any way. How can anyone be gracious in avoiding someone?! What is meant by noble forgiveness or lenient patience?! In the Quranic expression, they all shared the same Arabic adjective
When we are happy we smile and laugh. Some of us may dance in joy while others may jump excitedly. On the contrary, in times of anger, we cry and lose interest in doing anything and everything. Some people may isolate themselves from society and cut all ties with friends or family members. Human beings vary in their reactions in times of
“A friend in need is a friend indeed.” A well-known proverb that is handed out from one generation to another. It is true to a big extent for a good friend is always present in times of calamity and need. A friend offers help and support when they are much needed. When someone faces a hard time whether in the death or loss of a
I call my friends nearly every day. We not only exchange greetings and news but stories as well. We face different challenges yet we complain of nearly the same issues. I hang up with a question lingering in my mind: Why do we nowadays suffer in our relationships? Why is life complicated? Life was never a bed of roses but why are human
Human fate is not separate from others. Our days flow connected with other people’s lives. Our decisions, everyday actions and deeds directly or indirectly affect others.
We live together as humans in a community big or small. Whenever we face a calamity or hardship we call for help. We cannot, in most of the times, handle tough
When I went to live in Europe for three years for the first time in my life I had contradicting feelings. I was so excited but at the same time, as an Arab and a Muslim, I was worried. I had a lot of fears: will I be accepted? Shall I face any racial attacks? What about discrimination? I am not alone. I have kids that will have to go to
