Why “authenticity” is the fraud of our age
How do we align with the Divine and become true to Allah? Zimarina Sarwar explores what it truly means to be true to ourselves.
Sinéad O’Connor taught us that Islam is for the most broken among us
After the passing of Shuhada' Sadaqat, better known as Sinéad O’Connor, we reflect on her life, her journey to Islam, and return to her Lord.
Could you deliver Letters from a Prophet?
Would you be able to carry a message from the Prophet (ﷺ) to lands such as Egypt, Persia, or Rome? Zimarina Sarwar's new book explores a number of examples.
Reflections on the invasion and occupation of Iraq
Zimarina Sarwar takes a drive down memory lane, in revisiting the bloody invasion and occupation of Iraq, after 20 years was marked yesterday.
Embrace the joy of being unknown
In a world where we continually share parts of our precious lives online, we need to reclaim the joy of living the best life offline.
What the Muslim adulation of Jordan Peterson says about us
Zimarina Sarwar looks at whether we as Muslims are making a mistake by heaping praise on Dr. Jordan Peterson.
Why we must pause for a James Webb moment
Zimarina Sarwar reflects on the newly released images from the James Webb telescope that have captured the world's attention
Johnny Depp and the Power of Truth
Zimarina Sarwar ponders why millions of people tuned in daily to the Jonny Depp - Amber Heard trial, and what lay beneath the hype of memes and hashtags
Malignant Messaging for the Modern Woman
Young women are consuming over 10,000 messages a day from brands pushing a dangerous narrative, writes Zimarina Sarwar.
Watch out for “Brand Ramadan”
Zimarina Sarwar argues in a culture where nothing is immune from being turned into a commodity, we need to be vocal and firm to preserve the sacred essence of Ramadan.