The Wayfarer Post is a publication devoted to unifying and educating readers by being an outlet and resource for Muslim writers. Based in Seattle, the website launched in March 2014 as a means of promoting the powerful stories and rich images of Muslims in the U.S. In doing so, we aim counter the many negative portrayals, one-dimensional stereotypes and misconceptions about Muslims commonly held,
both within and outside the Muslim community. The Wayfarer Post seeks to create a dialogue within the Muslim community and to be a channel of communication with the larger society. On the authority of Abdullah ibn Umar (May Allah be pleased with them both), he relates that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) once held my shoulders and said:
“Live in this world as (if you are) a wayfarer or a stranger.” And Abdullah ibn Umar (May Allah be pleased with them both) used to say: “If you live till night, then do not wait for the next day (i.e. do not have hopes that you will live to the next day), and if you wake up in the morning do not have hope that you will live till the night. And take (advantage) from your health before your sickness and take advantage of your life before your death (i.e. do every possible obedience in your life before death comes to you for then no deeds can be performed.)”
