Edmonton, Today

Rest in Jannah Mustafa Mattan

Like the Chapel Hill Shooting victims, I didn't know him. Like Deah, he was my brother, our brother, to many in Islam and to others in humanity. Regardless, these four winners had great legacies that people like you and I dream of. Subhanallah, I feel a different type of pain when it comes to Mustafa Mattan.… Continue reading Rest in Jannah Mustafa Mattan

Reflection, Today

ألم في صدري

Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahamtullahi wa Baraktuh, Ya Ummahti!!! For the non-Arabic speakers, the title to this piece translates to Pain in my Chest literally. I chose this title for two reasons. Firstly, because as a student of Arabic, I recall my teacher in-depth explaining the difference and similarities between Heart and Chest regarding their usage in the… Continue reading ألم في صدري