Reflection on Juz’ 9 by Amani Abderahman
Amani Abderahman centers Juz' 9 of the Qur'an in her poem of self reflection.
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Reflection on Juz’ 8 by Nsenga Knight
Nsenga Knight centers the eighth juz' in her reflection on the redemptive power of being able to give voice to one's past and the need for women in particular to not feel ashamed of sharing their stories as they grow.
Reflection on Juz’ 7 by Sabria Mills
Sabria Mills reflects on the verses of the seventh juz', touching upon God's wondrous wisdom and the verses particular significance to the Black community.
Reflection on Juz’ 6 by Zachary King
Reflecting on the sixth juz', Zachary King shares through poetry the lessons learned and the prayers inspired by this portion of the Qur'an
Reflection on Juz’ 5 by Malika Ayubbi
Malika Ayubbi's reflection on the fifth juz' of the Qur'an is depicted beautifully in this work of art.
Reflection on Juz’ 4 by Kamilah Pickett
This post was first posted in 2019. Kamilah Pickett reflects on Juz' 4 and explores her understanding of community.
Reflection on Juz’ 3 by Safiyya Shabazz
In 2014, Dr. Safiyya Shabazz gave an insightful talk about the love of God. In it, she centers verses from Juz' 3 of the Qur'an. This is an edited selection of that talk.
Film Reflection: The Honest Struggle
The United States is the global leader in incarceration. Muslims are overrepresented in U.S. prisons and most Muslims who are incarcerated in the U.S., are Black and Muslim. We share this review of the film “The Honest Struggle” on one Black Muslim’s experience with mass