My Journey
My name is Mohammed Akonda and this year's theme, conviction of courage, means a lot to me since I can relate to it many times in my...
Surah Al-Kawthar and Rewards in the Afterlife
Surah Al-Kawthar : Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) at age 25 married Kadhija and had 6 children. He had two sons and three daughters. During the...
Trusting the Process - A Personal Relfection
“O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient. 2:153” As I was growing up, my...
Adversity and Contentment in Bronx Science
Adversity and Contentment in Bronx Science Whether it be waiting for the 4 train at Lexington Ave, praying that you do well on a test, or...
Dear Mom & Dad,
In Surah al-Raḥmān, Allah refers to himself as the One who is defined by complete and universal rahmah. In Surah al-Raḥīm, Allah refers...
Materialism
Walking into a shopping center the Friday after Thanksgiving runs you the risk of being engulfed by a hoard of raging shoppers. The...