Part 1 | Part 2 For those of us trying to break the habit of pornography usage, isolation is something we are well acquainted with. In part 1 of this article, we saw that the reason we isolate ourselves from others is founded in the fear of those around us finding out about our habits. …
Part 1 | Part 2 Last night I turned back to my unwanted sexual behaviors – again. As bad as it sounds, my routine afterwards had become almost automatic. Immediately after, I’d clear my history and delete any traces of content I had watched, take a shower, and then stand in prayer. The anguish would …
Many of us who are struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors are well acquainted with shame. Looking back on our journeys through life, prior to and following the realization that our habits were out of control, we have a tremendous amount to be thankful for. However, we still struggle with those memories that make us cringe. …
After a long week, the weekend is finally here, but for the Islamic activist, that doesn’t mean a couple of days of rest and relaxation. Their weekend routine starts early on Saturday morning with a volunteer effort downtown involving the homeless, followed by a working lunch with the organizing board to assess and plan events …
Let me paint a picture for you. I’m in my 20s, I’m an active member of my Muslim community through a variety of organizations and I’m well-liked by my peers. Uncles and aunties rely on me as a speaker in the community and expect for me to be an inspiration to their children. My peers …
