Every year -right before the coming of Ramadan- we at MuslimMatters put together a list of ‘must read!’ Ramadan articles from our platform that have proven...
Muslim communities across the U.S. are gearing up for Ramadan amidst an unprecedented increase in Islamophobia and anti-Arab bias in light of Israel’s war on Gaza....
The million-dollar question: What should an Imam in the 21st century be paid? I will begin by telling a story. There was once an elephant that...
The Western Muslim community has spent over two decades post-9/11 attempting to secure ally ships that would protect itself from the onslaught of right-wing, neocon anti-Muslim...
By Sarah Karim, Executive Director, Ethaar Close your eyes for a moment and picture what comes to mind when you hear the word refugee. Like many...
At sundown, the adhan echoes across the streets of Muslim nations. This call to prayer is also a reminder that it is now time for Muslims...
In this edition: Struggling to complete the paperwork needed to get married in Colombia; I nearly lose my temper with a driver; and praying with a...
It happens too often these days. A parent calls me complaining about her child who is immature and refuses to grow up. The age of the...
Two drug dealers try to use me as a personal driver; a hunter shows off his dog; and thoughts on treating all people with mercy.
SUMMARY This article looks at the hijab and niqab in North America through four lenses:—identity, commerce, media, and politics. It begins with some clarifications around terminology...