It has been frequently narrated that the 4th Imam of the Prophet’s immaculate household, Ali ibn al-Husayn, known as Zayn al-’Abideen said:
“The right of your mother is that you know that she carried you where no one carries anyone, she gave to you of the fruit of her heart that which no one gives to [...]

Imam Ja’far ibn Muhammad as-Sadiq (peace be upon him) reportedly said:
Do not forsake certainty for doubt, and what is clear for what is hidden. Do not pass judgement on what you cannot see because of something you are told about it. Allah despises slander and bad opinion of your believing brothers. What then does He [...]

If you would like to purchase some amazingly beautiful Islamic art (including calligraphy), I can think of no better artist than Kelly Izdihar Crosby. Check out her web site, and spread the word. We should support all Muslim businesses, especially the good ones.
You will find that her art carries the tradition of Islamic [...]

On March 1, 2007, Democratic Representative and presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich gave this speech on the floor of the House of Representatives:
“I am totally opposed to any attack on Iran. It would have disastrous consequences for Iran, the U.S., the region, and the world. It would put 140,000 U.S. troops in great jeopardy. It would [...]

…as if it were written about modern western secular societies:
“The various modes of worship, which prevailed in the Roman world, were all considered by the people, as equally true; by the philosopher, as equally false; and by the magistrate, as equally useful.”
– Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.  [...]

Yes, that is a Dell computer, and no I did not doctor this image. You can find it on the Dell website. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Dell has officially announced that they intend to start selling computers with Ubuntu Linux installed. Meanwhile, I’m starting my next book entitled [...]

Our little suburban neighborhood has a playground. Zahra recently spent the day there. Click the image above for a larger version, as well as a few more snapshots.