[Note: This article makes some use of the administrative term “Xinjiang”, not in recognition of China’s claimed sovereignty but as...
[Note: This article makes some use of the administrative term “Xinjiang”, not in recognition of China’s claimed sovereignty but as an administrative description for a sprawling...
This text explores the distinction between scholars of the dunya (worldly life) and scholars of the akhirah (afterlife), highlighting the qualities of those who seek knowledge...
[A Letter From The Editor: From MuslimMatters’ Editor-in-Chief, Hena Zuberi] Dear MuslimMatters Readers, I write to you as I am on the tail end of...
This transcript discusses the qualities and etiquettes of a teacher in Islam, emphasizing the importance of humility, sincerity, and care in teaching. It highlights the need...
The first thing to know about child sexual predators is that they are not obvious and easy-to-recognize figures standing in front of a playground in a...
Allah , the Almighty and the Most High has created us of the best stature and granted us many abilities so that we may look after...
This text provides an in-depth exploration of the etiquette and responsibilities in seeking and teaching knowledge, emphasizing the importance of purifying one's heart, avoiding distractions, and...
Reading Time Summary Transcript: 3~ minutes Full Transcript: 30~ minutes Learning Objectives Understand the Hierarchy of Knowledge Identify the highest form of knowledge according to Ibn...
The winter holiday season is once again here, and as converts to Islam, whether we come from observant or secular Christian backgrounds, it’s often a time...
[This three-part article is a summary of some of my thoughts about the current state of the Western Muslim community – inspired by Jonathan Haidt’s book,...