Review of Being Muslim Today: Reclaiming the Faith from Orthodoxy and Islamophobia

Recently, I read "Being Muslim Today: Reclaiming the Faith from Orthodoxy and Islamophobia" by Saqib Iqbal Qureshi, a book with insight that is important for everyone to read especially in our current times. There are many misconceptions of Islam due to the media, politics, Islamophobia, and certain orthodox viewpoints of the religion.

There is a Drastic Need For Empathy In All of Us

Poverty is a sad reality.  This truth makes my heart break because I can't eliminate it as an individual.  I think it is possible at least in some level if all the governments in the world collaborate and help each other without any expectations to get anything back in return.  We all know that this problem of poverty impacts billions of people around the world.  There are many people living under the poverty line even in developed North American countries because of circumstances.

Exposing our children to know this truth at a young age is important so they learn to appreciate the things they have and sometimes take for granted; it is also a good reminder for us as well.  TIFF Kids Film Festival from April 9th to 21st will have films and features such as Children of Kabul that I think we should take our children to watch.  

A Big Shout Out: Thanking my Mentor Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Many of us have mentors that has influenced the way we live; hopefully in a positive way so we can thank them. My mentor is the most influential man in history, Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH).