Child sexual abuse is a pressing issue worldwide, with devastating impacts on the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of children. Islam emphasizes the sanctity and protection...
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,...
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...
{…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...
While religious internet influencers play an important role in today's age, institutional mooring is vital for long-term spiritual development.
When I first told my Tunisian teacher that I was writing my dissertation on the thought of the late 19th/early 20th century philosopher-poet of the Indian...
Imam Mahad Qamar and Ustadha Safiyah Ravat are the ultimate Muslim power couple, mashaAllah – a married couple who formally studied Arabic & Islamic studies, graduating...