I used to think giving zakat was simple–my mom would send money to her sister in Pakistan and she’d take care of it, or I’d simply...
Excitement is in the air as the last 10 nights of Ramadan have arrived! But for some people – especially busy mothers or menstruating women –...
As we enter into the last week of Ramadan, many of us may simultaneously feel more energized and at peace because of the increased worship, and...
A well-known hadith says that: “God declared: ‘I am so self-sufficient that I am in no need of any partner. Whoever does an action for someone...
Allah says in the Qur’an, “The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months,” [Surah Qadr:3] The Prophet is also reported to have said, “Whoever...
There are certain times of the year which Allah has declared sacred, as an opportunity for us to set aside worldly distractions and strive to optimize...
By now, you’ve heard about MuslimMatters’ National Day of Action to to support the COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act (Bill HR 2998). This Friday, April 22nd, we’ll be undertaking...
While everyone else is gearing up for an epic last ten nights of Ramadan, those of us on our periods might feel rather deflated, and wonder...
As many as 811 million people across the world go to bed hungry each night. This is primarily due to them living in poverty, or environments...
Every year, Palestinians brace for attack at the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Amidst year-round violence, apartheid, and colonization, Ramadan is no exception —...