Family Troubles Of The Prophets: A MuslimMatters Series – [Part I] Sibling Rivalries Gone Wild

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… – A Message To Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Trauma

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...

The Four Traits Of Highly Successful Muslims: Teachings From Surah Al-Kahf

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...

Study Classical Texts The Traditional Way [Session 2] | Sh. Yaser Birjas

The Grieving Prophet: How This Muslim Mother Finds Comfort In The Messenger’s Sorrow

He buried his own six children. Three of them died in infancy and three others in young adulthood. His only surviving child – daughter Fatima –...

Study Classical Texts The Traditional Way [Session 1] | Sh. Yaser Birjas

This session covers the summary of "Mukhtasar Minhaaj al-Qasideen" by Ibn Qudamah, emphasizing spiritual purification. It discusses the concept of concise, comprehensive speech in the Prophet...

From The Chaplain’s Desk – Reap The Rewards Of Being Mindful Of Allah

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...

Husn Al-Dhann: The Path To Islamic Optimism

The body you wake up in is not the same as the one you fell asleep in the day before. During the night, a few strands...

A Year of Being Witnesses to Genocide: Psycho-Spiritual Perspectives To Help Grapple With Dissonance And Overcome Complacency

As we slowly approach a year of being witnesses to genocide, most of us can’t help but reflect on all that has transpired over the past...

From the Chaplain’s Desk – Reflecting On The Final Days Of The Prophet This Rabi-ul Awwal

While the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal is often remembered by Muslims as the month in which our beloved Prophet was born, it also marks the final days...