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Up and Away

There are days when the sun is on a chariot, bursting through the clouds. And I am elevated enough to throw my head back and allow its rays to greet me. Those same days I sweep down from that altitude to give my salaams to the city of grass that chippers in excitement when it sees me. There are days when the clouds are too melancholy to part their wisps for the sun. And I am elevated enough to feel them weeping warm rain. Those same days I sweep...

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Too Fast, Too Furious

By Ayman Nassar Today, we got a reminder of death which we very often forget about; a 20-year-old brother from my community perished in a car accident. I know we all love speed, excitement and the high adrenaline levels that driving brings with it, but it is important for us to be constantly reminded: Our bodies are a trust Our trust is a responsibility Our responsibility is executing the mission Our mission is submission Our submission is through our deeds Our deeds are based on intentions Our intentions are...