The winter holiday season is once again here, and as converts to Islam, whether we come from observant or secular...
This Ramadan, MuslimMatters is pleased to host the Institute Of Knowledge‘s daily Ramadan series: Keys to the Divine Compass. Through this series,...
One of the primary objectives of Islam is the development, preservation, and equitable distribution of wealth in society, and Zakat is the main vehicle for social...
There has already been a mountain of information written about the devastating fire in a West London tower block. But, like the building itself, so much...
We are bombarded with news of destruction, famine, war and loss of lives. Each new day we hear stories about hypocrisy, deception and misguidance. We are...
As is often the case during regional conflicts, outside players with strong ties to the region, may feel compelled to toe the line to one of...
Way back in 2011 I was able to witness the memorization ceremony of a convert Muslimah, sister Julie. She had been Muslim for a few years...
Bismillah You and I, if we lived long enough to witness The Night of Decree this year, which occurs on one of the last 10 nights...
Charity, Charity, Charity. A word that seems to echo throughout the masjid halls during this auspicious month of Ramadan. Words that seem to be snuck into...
It’s hard work being the favorite child. I really hate that my brothers had to find out about it this way, but well, here we are....
A Burdened Soul This isn’t a story I am proud of, and it’s not one I ever planned on writing. It’s not even one I planned...
Dear Mama, Thank you for making my day special. To you, it felt like another day when you failed to take advantage of the blessings of...
