Nafsiya Reflections: Finding PatienceWe think that patience (sabr) is accepting harsh reality and living miserably; this is the life of a true believer. The meaning is to be troubled, but patient; to be in emotional pain, but patient, to live this way forever. (Or until we breathe our last “miserable” breath).
News Right Now: Built on CompromiseU.S. President Trump’s May 2025 announcement naming Hamza Yusuf and Ismail Royer to the White House Religious Liberty Commission’s Advisory Board sparked immediate controversy.
News Right Now: Milking the CowsEarlier this month, US Pres. Donald Trump took a four day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE. On May 13th, he held a Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh with Prince Mohammad Bin Salman in the first row, proud to be receiving praise from his master.