Is Harry Potter haram? Muslim parents and kids alike have been asking this question for over two decades, and it’s still hard to find a definitive...
“Masjid uncles” often get a bad rap: portrayed as grumpy immigrants, trapped in the past, squabbling over petty masjid politics, and oblivious to modern-day realities and...
Zainab bint Younus writes a book review of Mantle of Mercy: Islamic Chaplaincy in North America – edited by Muhammad A. Ali, Omer Bajwa, Sondos Kholaki,...
As the school year begins in Canada (and across many parts of the world), I and other Muslim parents find ourselves once again trying to remember...
In this episode, Kirin Nabi (The Islamic School Librarian) and Zainab bint Younus talk all things Muslim bookstagram! From the evolution of Muslim fiction and the...
Zainab bint Younus writes a critical review of “The Muslim 100: The Lives, Thoughts and Achievements of the Most Influential Muslims in History,” critiquing it for...
Polygamy Frequently Asked Questions [Part 2] In part 2 of this article mini-series on frequently asked questions about polygamy, I will be answering more common queries...
How many Muslim women actually experience domestic violence? Do Muslim women’s shelters ruin families? What about keeping Muslim families intact? In this episode of the MuslimMatters Podcast,...
Zainab bint Younus interviews Muslim fiction author Juwairiah Simpson, discovering the rich history behind the author’s delightful Duwairig series and talking about what it was like...
Zainab bint Younus writes a book review of Dr. Usaama al-Azami’s “Islam and the Arab Revolutions: The Ulama Between Democracy and Autocracy,” which examines the role...
