World Water Day was initiated on March 22, 1994, to draw attention to the plight of the world’s freshwater resources. Celebrated every year with a different focus, this year’s topic is Accelerating Change. This concept is meant to highlight the worsening nature of the climate catastrophe but also serves as a call to action.  Climate change affects water through flooding, both by land and by sea. Glaciers are melting, causing seawater to rise. Heavy storms such as Hurricanes Matt...

The Syrian Refugee crisis is one of history's most prolonged humanitarian crises. March 15, 2023, marks the 12th anniversary of the crisis, which began when civil war broke out in Syria. Since then, an estimated 13 million have been displaced, and 6.7 million refugees have fled the country, seeking safety in neighboring countries and beyond. An entire generation of Syrian refugees has grown up witnessing unrest and hardships, and the next generation is living through these conditions as well...

The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said, “Women are the twin halves of men.” (Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi)  Fairness. Justice. Equity.  We are all different. We come from different places and backgrounds and continue to grow in our uniqueness through different life experiences. While in the case of equality, we strive for the same opportunities for all, in the case of equity, we must strive to understand, accept, and accommodate our differences. Women worldwide have fac...

The value of this blessed month is often overlooked. Not only was Sha’ban one of the most beloved months to the Holy Prophet (SAW), but he (SAW) also used to fast more during this month than any other time besides Ramadan. What can be learned from this Sunnah? Understanding the virtues of the month of Sha’ban, often referred to by the Prophet (SAW) as the “neglected month”, can help us take advantage of its benefits. In addition to the extra fasts the Messenger (SAW)...

This year, if you want to invest in people, prioritize education!

On an ordinary Tuesday afternoon, around 5 o’clock on January 12th, 2010, as people got ready to finish a long work day, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince with one of history’s most destructive natural calamities. The country, which shares a border with the Dominican Republic on the island of Hispaniola, lies between two large tectonic plates, or the Enriquillo Plantain Garden fault system, located between North America and the Caribbean.  The...

By Hiba Khan

By Hiba Khan

This year, we are focusing on, transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable world.As the world around us moves at a lightning-fast speed, we might often forget the daily challenges of a large part of our community. Being different is alright. Having special needs is too. To understand, uphold, and safeguard these differences, the United Nations declared December 3rd as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This da...

By Sobia Siddiqui