The issue of spiritual abuse by religious leaders in Muslim communities is quite a painful matter. This article explores the nature of spiritual abuse, its impact...
Introduction to the “Family Troubles of the Prophets” Series Also in this series: My Kids are Out of Control [Part II] Many of us come from...
Dear Resilient Soul, As your fellow Muslim sister (and also someone trained in trauma-informed care), I write this letter to offer my support, validation, and solidarity...
Virtues of Surah Al-Kahf It was reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said “Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on the day of Jumu’ah, will have a...
He buried his own six children. Three of them died in infancy and three others in young adulthood. His only surviving child – daughter Fatima –...
At MuslimMatters.org, we have zero tolerance for any kind of abuse, especially child sexual abuse. We recognize that molestation and abuse exist in the Muslim community...
MuslimMatters is appalled and horrified by the shocking revelations surrounding Wisam Sharieff, who has been accused of despicable acts, including conspiracy to produce child pornography. As...
Being mindful of Allah is of utmost significance for us striving to live our lives as devout Muslims, and this is emphasized in a hadith reported...
In a recent monologue, Mehdi Hasan criticized political analyst Sami Hamdi and a coalition of imams who signed a petition to abandon Kamala Harris due to...
“O abode of the Kurds, blessed is your dwelling place, where the moons of knowledge shine I was pleased with what you have become, a garden...
