I want to challenge myself and my readers to really make ‘Īd al-Aḍḥa a sacrifice. For the next year when you really want something: a cup of coffee, a new phone, a new purse, a trip, something you really care about, slaughter your nafs and put that money aside. 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 »
An MM Exclusive: Interview with Shiraz Uppal, a famous singer, songwriter, musician, music producer and director Shiraz Uppal created waves in the Pakistani music scene by announcing he had quit the music industry. Read More »
'For me, I have set my face firmly and truly towards Him, Who created the heavens and the earth. And never shall I give partners to Allāh. Verily, my worship and my sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allāh; Lord of the worlds. O Allāh this sacrifice is from you and is for you' Read More »
In the past, students of knowledge did not have it easy. Studying Islam was a Jihad that required a lot of sacrifice and one had to be self-driven and willing to go through anything for knowledge. Yet sadly times have changed. Today so many students complain about the mildest things, from a class being too early to the teacher not cracking enough jokes. Read More »
Firstly, the joyous occasion of Eid Al-Adha was celebrated the world over, with millions of Muslim hujjaj simultaneously performing the annual Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. Read More »
Eid Mubarak! Read an account of Eid in Nigeria. Read More »
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