Category Archives: From the Chaplain’s Desk

PLEASE NOTE: this blog post contains content that may be triggering to readers who have had suicide impact their lives or those of their loved ones. Of all the alarm bells in the Muslim community ringing to wake us up to the stark reality and work that needs to be done on-the-ground, the issue ofContinue reading “Alarm Bells in the Muslim Community”

One of the key challenges CML aims to address is dealing with the alarming phenomena of atheism and loss of faith amongst our community – particularly young people. At the heart of CML programs and services is the goal of fortifying people spiritually, providing guidance to help them resolve doubts and strengthen their faith inContinue reading “Atheism and Loss of Faith Amongst Our Community”

Today the pilgrims are gathered on Mount Arafat pleading for God’s acceptance and forgiveness. May we all do the same and be granted affirmative answers to those pleas, regardless of where we are physically. At sunset the joyous first day of Eid ul-Adha will begin, God willing. A translation of Eid ul-Adha to English readsContinue reading “Celebrating Sacrifice”

The holiest ten days of the year are upon us as the sacred month of Dhul Hijjah is ushering in. May we all be gifted with increased acts of worship and acceptance during this and all other times. Amen. By this time next week the pilgrims will be commencing Hajj. The rites and rituals thatContinue reading “Pilgrimage of Belonging”

It is nothing new that eschewing God’s all-knowing admonition, and preferring our own ideas and/or those of satan, the accursed, comes with disastrous consequences. This has become unavoidably apparent once again by way of the acts of horror and terror recently discovered in Kamloops, British Columbia and recently committed in London, Ontario. When Man losesContinue reading “Condolences from Kamloops to London”

Praise is to God for the blessing of witnessing another day of ‘Āshūrā’, the 10th day of Muharram in this Migratory Year of 1442. So many illustrious examples of our Lord’s infinite mercy and our pious predecessors’ abundant resolve can be taken from that day. Events such as: the day Prophet Noah, upon him peace, left the Ark.Continue reading “Blessed ‘Āshūrā’”

Just last week we were enveloped in the absolute blessings of the end of Ramadan and festival days of Eid. Joy and congratulations were in order. Regrettably, on the second day of what was a celebratory time for Muslims around the world, joy and congratulations must have been very far from the minds of BlackContinue reading “A Statement on the Murder of George Floyd”

CML’s 4th annual summer retreat took place over labor day weekend and we’re grateful to say that it continued the tradition of excellent time out for our mentors to spend concentrated time with the organization’s young beneficiaries – doing out best to perpetuate the Prophetic model of nurturing others and helping them be at theirContinue reading “Reflections on CML’s 4th annual summer retreat”

COLLEGE PARK, MD – The day of ‘Ashura’ is right upon us. It is a day with much significance and I encourage all to research its history. A common thread throughout many of the epic events that underpin the day is sacrifice for Truth. This is very relevant given the sometimes confusing social justice (orContinue reading “Prophetic Privilege”

COLLEGE PARK, MD – If we’ve been granted enough years on earth, most of us have a relationship in which we have, or should have, some level of authority. This is most evident in the relationship between parents and children. And how often are there issues of authority between parents and children nowadays? This unpleasantContinue reading “Authority and Control Cannot Coexist”