[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,...
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...
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...
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...
Decoloniality is a trendy term that trickled down from the ivory towers of academia and has made its way into Muslamic circles – but should Muslims...
When I was studying Islam in Medinah, the question of this article was one that burned deep into my mind. We learned the difference between the...
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...
Child sexual abuse is a pressing issue worldwide, with devastating impacts on the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of children. Islam emphasizes the sanctity and protection...
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...
In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful Recent events exposing systemic abuse in various Islamic and other religious institutions call us to immediate corrective,...
