The idea that ‘money is the root of all evil’ actually has no basis in Islam. However, as we live in a highly commercialized world, it...
There is a profound emptiness that comes from living solely for worldly gains. Spiritual stagnation often feels more suffocating than any physical burden. Many find purpose...
Have you felt like you’re all-too-aware of warning signs lately when on the look-out for a potential spouse? Watch how they treat their mother. Observe the...
[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...
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...
Recap of the “Family Troubles of the Prophets” Series Also in this series: Sibling Rivalries Gone Wild [Part 1] There’s no such thing as a perfect...
What does ‘coddling’ mean? It means to be overprotective. This article is a summary of some of my thoughts about the current state of the Western...
If you want advice – death is sufficient, says Muslim scholar Bediüzzaman Said Nursi. True. Every time I visit the gravesite of my sweet three-year-old Meryem,...
Spiritual abuse, a complex and insidious harm, can deeply impact one’s connection with faith and self, especially when leaders misuse religious authority to manipulate, shame, or...
In a world where spiritual leaders are often held in high regard, stories of their moral failings can be particularly distressing. These individuals are expected to...
