Recently, a good friend came from overseas to visit me in Saudi Arabia. When we were out together, she noticed the separate seating areas for single men and families in restaurants and public...

I asked many Saudis, but no one seems to know. What exactly is new Founding Day (يوم التأسيس) all about? So, what does it have to do with Saudi Arabia or its history? In previous...

One day, after giving a sermon, a man in the audience speaks up and asks Prophet Moses (AS) a question. Oh, Messenger of God, who is more learned than you alive today? The Prophet Moses (AS)...

Several readers messaged me to ask how I manage to have so many picnics at the weekends. I love being outdoors with my family, especially with my fun-loving kids. People want to know how I organize...

I've noticed that when Saudis greet one another, they smile, grab hands, say, "Salam Allekum," get animated, kiss, and ask many quick personal questions without waiting for answers.  It is an...

Recently, my youngest son, Sohaib, asked me, "Dad, what is a sin?" I replied, "A sin is something you do that goes against the commands of Allah (SWT)."  He thought for a second and...