SPECIAL REPORT Protected & Safeguarded? A Look at HIV andAIDS in the Muslim Community Discussing the global pandemic that has ravished millions of lives takes on another dimension when it hits close to home. The incidences of HIV/AIDS in the Muslim community, though still in relatively small numbers, warrants our attention and concern. This disease is affecting lives everywhere, including the lives of Muslims in this country
by Opal Muhammad-Taha

FEATURES
Hajj Stories A glimpse into its emotional intensity and spiritual rapture Compiled by Dilshad Ali
Making Herstory Elected to the Missouri State Legislature, Yaphett El-Amin is a role model for Muslim American women by Eisa Ulen
What About the Kids? Examine custody issues-and solutions that put children first. by Sulafa Abou-Samra & Kaukab Khalid
Tackling Your Taxes Tips to help you plan a winning strategy by Asma Jerusha Rhodes
Riding Tall Profile of Asma Gull Hasan by Eisa Ulen
It's Your Right Pursuing and Protecting your Rights in the Workplace by Sumayya Allen
En Garde! Athletic profile of Aziza Hassan and Sakinah Shaahid by Nazirah Hasan
Where's Your Sense of Adventure? Seeking out an activity to get your heart pumping by Nadirah Sabir & Tayyibah Taylor
Is My Child Gifted? How to tell if your child really has an extraordinary mind by Salma Bushnaq & Jeanne Suleiman

LIFESTYLE
Destinations Tokyo: Bright Lights, Big City by Aishah Kalinoski
Decor Antiques: Timeless Treasures for Your Home
by Sameerah Abdur-Rashid
Well-Being Snooze Control. Why a good night's rest is so important by Sarah Abdul Ghani
Menu In a Nutshell
Fashion The Jelbab--For business, formal and casual occasions.

DEPARTMENTS
Deen Miracles of Conception and the Qur'an by Hana Shami &
Faiza Fareed
Shahadah The Rope of Allah by Tahira Abdullah
Book Club Asma Barlas's Believing Women in Islam
Poetry The Little Mosque Poems by Mohja Kahf
ReflectionsMy Sister's Keeper by Samah Jabr
Point of View Going It Alone: A Look at the Mahram Requirement by Almas Zakiuddin
Ayah Surah Luqman, Ayah 22