South Sacramento Islamic Center

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why You Need More Muslim Friends

I can remember when I was scared of Muslims.<br>I don’t think I would have ever uttered those words, but subconsciously, they were true.<br>As a good, Bible-Believing-Evangelical-Christian (that’s all one word, right?) who could recite the two greatest commandments to love God and love others before I

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

Why is it so threatening to say Muslim lives matter?

We are increasingly divided not just over which lives matter, but whether we should even question how we mourn

Emergency Room or to a Downtown Sacramento Urgent Care Clinic?

When the urgency of injury or sickness afflicts a patient, it can be hard to determine where best to take him or her—to an urgent care facility or straight to the hospital emergency room. Although …

Where to Get Your Adrenaline Fix Near Sacramento

Are you a thrill seeker? Do you love nothing more than the blood pumping, heart pounding rush that comes from extreme sports? If so, Sacramento is the place for you. It’s a city that thrives on adventure and there are plenty of places to go to get that stomach-dropping sensation you crave. Following are some …

Interview: How to have a Nice Divorce

Divorce can be hard, but it doesn't have to be messy. Hal Bartholomew is an attorney who advocates for "collaborative divorce." The "collaborative"

5 Steps to Live Like a Local When You Visit Sacramento

Sacramento Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas

Remodeling a bathroom can be a tricky ordeal, but remodeling a small bathroom can be even trickier, since when you’re remodeling a small bathroom every single inch of space counts. What a small bathroom lacks in size, it makes up for in charm when it is utilized correctly. This article will help you give ideas...

How fintech is saving Muslim businesswomen

Fintech’s magic ingredient is a virtuous feedback loop: it increases women’s ability to make smart business decisions, which in turn helps their family and community.

Why It’s So Hard to Pity Muslims

How does one pity a group that itself regularly exhibits no pity or even mere tolerance for others? This is the conundrum one faces when considering Muslim victim groups....

A Ramadan etiquette guide for non-Muslims

It's Ramadan. But what if you're not a Muslim, but considerate person? Follow these 10 easy etiquette tips and earn some points with your friends who are Muslims and fasting during the daylight hours.

What does it mean to look Muslim?

Muslim and non-Muslim men have been swapping clothes for a photography project to combat stereotyping.

Ramadan for non-Muslims: An etiquette guide

It's Ramadan. But what if you're not a Muslim, but considerate person? Follow these 10 easy etiquette tips and earn some points with your friends who are Muslims and fasting during the daylight hours.

Can Television Be Fair to Muslims?

Writers and showrunners — including those for “24” and “Quantico” — talk about casting, cultural gaps and the networks’ desire for stories about terrorism.

Can a Muslim Be Gay?

It's the question I find myself thinking about every time I go to the mosque.

Can I Have a Baby After a Tubal Ligation?

Reversal of a tubal ligation is possible. But IVF may be your best bet for a baby after having your tubes tied.

Is Probate an Absolute Requirement?

There are certain types of asset transfers that would not be subject to the probate process.