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MyLLife Digest: February 2025

This ritual of fasting, reflection and sharing each Ramadan is an annual reminder to renew our commitment to faith, goodness, truth, and justice for every human being on this planet...

In continuing the series on Sadaqah and Zakat, I will highlight two short hadiths (instructions from the Prophet) related to Zakat and expand on how Zakat contributions can benefit the society where we live and is more relevant to our unique circumstances and priorities as a minority community...

Private equity (PE) firms have evolved into central figures in the global financial ecosystem, wielding substantial influence across industries ranging from technology to healthcare. As we move into 2025, the narrative of private equity is shaped by both its achievements and challenges, with liquidity, innovation, and sustainable growth emerging as focal points...

The political climate in the United States has become increasingly polarized, shaping the experiences of Muslim Americans in profound ways. Policies, rhetoric, and societal attitudes have influenced how Muslims engage with their faith, community, and sense of belonging. This is especially true in the past few weeks...

For Gen Z, TikTok isn’t just another social media platform. It’s our cultural hub, news source, career launchpad, and community space all rolled into one. So when TikTok suddenly went down for 14 hours across the entire U.S. recently, it wasn’t just an inconvenience; it was a preview of what life could look like if the platform were permanently banned. The disruption sparked immediate backlash, leaving many wondering, what would happen if TikTok disappeared for good?

All of us at MyLLife are pleased to introduce one of our 2024 MyLLife Scholars, Laura English!