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,...
“Does reading about jinn make Muslim kids want to do black magic or communicate with jinn?” “How can Muslim writers include Islamic teachings and beliefs in...
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 Many of us come from troubled, or even “difficult,” families. Along with the struggles we experience because...
As parents, our top priority is the safety and well-being of our children. Teaching them how to recognize and respond to potential dangers is crucial. Here...
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...
{…يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ كُونُواْ قَوَّـٰمِينَ بِٱلۡقِسۡطِ شُهَدَآءَ لِلَّهِ وَلَوۡ عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِكُمۡ} {You who believe, uphold justice and bear witness to God, even if it is against...
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...
Are Muslims fulfilling our obligations to fellow believers who live with disability? Are our masaajid, Islamic centers, and communities welcome and accessible? How can we do...
What is chaplaincy, anyway? And what do Muslim chaplains do? How do they fit into the grand scheme of the da’wah world? Zainab bint Younus speaks...