Muslima Success

In light of all the tragic and heart breaking events happening to people all around the world, of all faiths, I write this knowing that I and many of the people reading this are infinitely blessed, which can therefore cause a great amount of guilt and feelings of helplessness when we see great suffering happening around us. Indeed, Prophet Muhammad says “Whoever wakes up safely in his home and is healthy in his body and has provisions for his day, would have acquired all the worldly possessions he is in need of.” (Al-Tirmidhi). I am writing this though to help us all form a new lens – yes indeed, people around the world are being tested with losing their homes, their families, and their lives – with losing everything dear to them.  So what is our test? What is our test when we are blessed from head to toe with safety, shelter, food, and family amongst countless other blessings? Our test is how we will use those blessings to make this world a better place. Our test is how we ...

-By Raghad Ebied What if we replaced hate with love? What if we remembered that everything is seen by God above? What if we replaced war with peace? What if all human suffering would simply cease? What if We cared for our neighbors like We should? What if We said showing empathy, kindness and compassion We could ? What if we forgave instead of resented ? What if we gave of what we love instead of with-held it? What if We could protect every child, every man and every woman from the cruelty of war? What if we searched deep inside our hearts for the core The core of humanity lest we forgot We’re all human beings no matter what So much suffering, pain and destruction How can I continue to hope for protection Protection of the values of human decency Protection of living life gracefully Protection of every human life From war, hunger and every other strife What if We lifted our hands to pray To a Lord Who Has been with us all along the way And witnessed a dawn of a new time Where deep...