As Gandhi's birthday approaches (Friday, Oct 2), I feel in the mood to celebrate peace and also to catch up on my daily blog. The book a...

If you want to watch an inspiring film about 9/11, I highly recommend "Beyond Belief," a documentary by Beth Murphy. The film foll...

This week has been divine, thanks be to God. On Sunday, I got up at the rise of Meeting and told Friends about my friends Melissa and Shawn...

I have attended two iftars this weekend, and they were both wonderful, thanks be to Allah! The first iftar I attended was held by the Palest...

The first week of Ramadan is drawing to a close, and it's been a time of reflection. Monday, August 23, marked the third month since my ...

When I began fasting during Ramadan nine years ago, I had my first experience of Muslim hospitality. It was unforgettable. I was invited to...

I wrote this essay in 2009 after fasting during Ramadan for eight years as a way of expressing my Quaker commitment to peace. I continued to...