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Part two of a three-part series in which Dr Shaykh al Muhaddith Mohammad Akram Nadwi provides a general framework for discussing Islamic finance. Read More »

This is the first week of summer break for many Muslim Youth - this special khutbah by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi relays the story of Prophet Ibrahim ('alayhi salaam) and has advice for kids and youth on how to spend their summer break. Making du'a that all of you have a great and fulfilling summer vacation! - the MuslimMatters Staff & Writers. Read More »

In March, MuslimMatters was granted an exclusive first interview with singer / music producer Shiraz Uppal, who, in search of inner peace, turned his back on a successful career in singing and producing music and decided to dedicate his life to the path of Allah. Read More »

Salaam alaykum all, We're continuing to make improvements to the site speed, and alḥamdulillāh, we've made good progress so far, but we still want to ensure we're bringing a good experience for as many as possible. We need a group of you who have a really slow load time to ... Read More »

I recently posted a series of Time Management tips on my Facebook page. I decided to put them together as one post here so everybody can benefit from them inshā’Allāh. So without any further introduction, here are seven time management tips that I try to live by and which make life very productive for me, Alḥamdulillāh. Read More »

On May 26th, the world woke to the horrors of the Houla Massacre committed in Syria by pro-Assad militias. This barbaric crime was harsh reminder to the terrors of this now 15- month conflict. Between 10,000 to 13,000 lives have been lost since the conflict started; the numbers are only ... Read More »

By Nada Shawish Modern Mary founder and designer Seema Sahin believes that modesty is something that all women can appreciate. At her Washington, D.C., boutique, she exhibits creations that are modest and stylish, with vibrant colors and carefully organized details. She's worked with a lot of organizations to pursue charity ... Read More »

Hijabys cannot just run away from the leadership positions or places that might put us in uncomfortable situations. We must face them with dignity and assert our identity as Muslim leaders. Read More »

Now I might be going to go out on a limb here, but I have to say that advocating for even the most “nutritional” of concentration camps is disgusting, repulsive and intrinsically un-American. That said, we American Muslims find ourselves in difficult position. We are a civil rights community, one that has also faced calls for internment, and are also a group whose faith categorically rejects homosexual activity as immoral. Read More »

My approach to Islam continues to evolve, and wherever my life as a Muslim leads me, the influence of my interaction with Br. Amad, Sh. Yasir, Br. Omar, Sr. Anonymouse, Br. Ahmad, and Br. Musa was inestimable. Read More »