Introduction ‘What is the point of having a sophisticated knowledge of law if you can’t dignify the rights of others?’ – Abdullah Sahin The academic and...
One of the many beautiful things about Islam is the simplicity of our creed. In Surat Al-Ikhlas (the Chapter of Sincerity), Allah says: Say, “He is...
This article is an extract from Earning Barakah: An Islamic Guide to Blessed Sustenance. Zuhd: A Definition To attain inner peace, we need to replace our...
Ḥadīth The word ḥadīth lexically refers to a narrative or something new. Conventionally, it refers to a prophetic tradition – being an account of what the...
Humility is the queen of the akhlāq of the believer. It is even mentioned in the Quran as a defining characteristic of a believer. ...
In a world ravaged by debates over masculinity and femininity, Muslims are left wondering what Islam says about men and masculine traits. Characteristics such as courage,...
All this talk about akhlaq begs the question–is it something a person is in control of or something innate that a person is born with?
In this episode of The MuslimMatters Podcast, Zainab bint Younus speaks to Hadia Mubarak, author of the new and fascinating book “Rebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Controversies...
Bismillāh. When some folks accused the Prophet ﷺ of “appeasing the elite,” due to gifting them a larger share than others from the spoils of Ḥunayn,...
It’s narrated that once a man sought permission to speak to ʿUmar regarding some issues or complaints. Instead of addressing him with honor and respect, he...
