Introduction All praise is due to Allah, the Just, the all-Hearing, the Ever-Watchful, and peace and blessings be upon our beloved Messenger Muhammad ï·º and his...
Spiritual abuse, a complex and insidious harm, can deeply impact one’s connection with faith and self, especially when leaders misuse religious authority to manipulate, shame, or...
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...
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...
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...
Many of us love reading fiction for leisure. There’s nothing like curling up with a good book or mindlessly cleaning while listening to an audiobook. However,...
As someone whose ancestral home is Malaysia, I have had the blessing of living here for a decade. There’s something very special and healing about returning...
While religious internet influencers play an important role in today's age, institutional mooring is vital for long-term spiritual development.