Whatever the Current Situation Is
Three Types of Friends
Only the Good Die Young — No Discernible Pattern
Twenty years on, Wasseem has not left my thoughts. A reflection on a friend who shaped who I am, the legacy he left behind, and what it means to keep someone’s memory alive through service.
Waiting for your Return
The story of Kab ibn Malik and the Prophet’s long-awaited return. A reflection on loyalty, repentance, and what it means to wait for forgiveness with full faith.
Bosnia Trip
Mostar’s bridge, the Bascarsija market, and a country that rebuilt itself on faith. A travel journal from a Muslim’s first trip to Bosnia.
Srebrenica Memorial
30 years after the Srebrenica massacre, a personal reflection on visiting the memorial site and why we must carry the stories of Bosnia’s victims into the future.
A Tale of Two Umrahs
Two Umrahs, years apart — one as a student, one as a son. A personal reflection on how the same journey can feel completely different when you return as a changed person.
Make Space
An Umrah reflection on what it means to show up with full presence — making space in your heart, your body, and your attention for what truly matters.
Chinatown in the Cold
A freezing night in NYC’s Chinatown — halal food, film cameras, and the kind of wandering that reminds you why you love a city.
First Night in Japan
17 hours of travel, 12-hour time difference, and the best ramen of my life. A Muslim traveler’s journal from the first night landing in Tokyo, Japan.
Dying Mall
Revisiting a dying New Jersey mall with a vintage film camera. A meditation on nostalgia, American consumerism, and what we lose when these places disappear.
Who Really Cares About Palestinian Children?
Leaving a Legacy
What does it mean to leave something meaningful behind? A personal essay on community, service, and the quiet legacy of those who showed up when it mattered.
Omar Nofal
A tribute to Omar Nofal, a young Muslim of exceptional character whose life was cut short. A reflection on what it means to know someone truly good.