IlmFest 2009: Generation Islam

Guest Writer: Mobeen Vaid, Ameer Qabeelat Nurayn It is now almost universally acknowledged that the majority of Muslims who came to America in the exodus of...

Islamic Art Feature: 9/26/09

Welcome to the another edition of MuslimMatters.org’s regular Islamic Art feature. I decided not to call this week’s post “Pick of the Week”, as it purposely...

Everlasting Ramadan – Yasir Qadhi

The Niqab, Fact V Fiction

The following is a guest article submitted by sister Fatima Barkatulla: London-based blogger, and regular columnist for SISTERS magazine. — How much do you really know...

Disgrace: A New Report Details Religious Abuse at Guantanamo

Reproduced from Commonweal with Michael Peppard’s permission. Last winter, I wrote for these pages about reports of religious abuse at Guantánamo (“The Secret Weapon,” December 5,...

Why You Should Never Talk to Law Enforcement Without an Attorney

Please take the time to watch the 3 videos below. The first video is a presentation by Professor James Duane of the Regent University School of Law,...

Aafia Siddiqui’s Brother Reflects on Ramadan: Blessings & Hope Amidst Pain and Sorrow

Link to Full Coverage of Dr. Aafia’s Ordeal The following is a personal account by Dr. Aafia’s brother, Mohammad, content originally published at www.freeaafia.org As we...

Islamic Arts Feature: Pick of the Week 9/20/09

Welcome to the another edition of MuslimMatters.org’s regular Islamic Art feature. Eid Mubarak to all the readers! Please send in your Eid photos to be featured...

Open Thread Sunday 09-20-2009 | Eid Mubarak Everyone

Allaho Akbar, Allaho Akbar, Allaho Akbar, laa ilaha illAllah.  Allaho Akbar, wAllaho Akbar, walillaahilhamd. posted by abu abdAllah Tariq Ahmed Alhamdolillah. All praise is for Allah,...

Repentance: A Means For Purification – Farhan Abdul Azeez

More often than not, speeches given to “the youth” are problematic. Our younger Muslim brothers and sisters complain about speakers being way too technical and their...