This Ramadan, MuslimMatters reached out to our regular (and not-so-regular) crew of writers asking them to share their reflections on...
People often talk, write, rant about “Islam —the fastest growing religion in the world”. This is true. Pew research statistics highlight that Islam is predicted to...
Muslims have never gotten over losing Andalusia (Spain) to the Reconquista. No discussion about Islam and Europe can take place without us pining like BoAbdil –...
The topic of mental health is still taboo in the Muslim community. Sadly, I know of five Muslims who recently took their own lives after suffering...
Is there anything in the world that could busy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and cause him to delay his prayers? Prayers which Prophet Muhammad ﷺ considered the...
Halal in simple terms means what is acceptable and permissible under Islamic Law. Halal investing refers to the investing of funds that are permissible and in-line...
The mosque. A community hub. A safe space – for all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, race or religion. A place where education...
Finding peace and tranquillity in life is a major human dream and desire. The earliest philosophers spoke about finding inner peace and happiness, and today still,...
Stumped by our own Childhood Tinselly window dressings are everywhere. It is holiday season— the only time during the year where peppermint bark comes to the...
I was born and raised in an urban setting with very few trees. The trees that were in the city were overshadowed by buildings and skyscrapers....
By Raghad Ebied We are all inevitably going to face moments of disappointment in our life: disappointments from work, family, friends, society, and even ourselves. That’s...
