Willy Wonka’s got nothing on me: a Canadian niqabi who has worked in multiple chocolate shops, deftly maneuvering past racist comments, silly questions, explicit Islamophobia, and...
Today marks 5 years since I first accepted Islam, alhamdulillah. Here are 5 reflections from 5 years as a Muslim: 1) Keeping good company is crucial We...
The most impenetrable systems of institutional racism in the United States of America has been the police, the courts, the criminal justice system, and the prison...
“Did the Prophet ﷺ wear glasses?” I didn’t realize that a question so simple and inane could fill me with so much happiness. To be clear,...
February is Black History Month – a time that is often overlooked, both in the Muslim community and wider society. While there may be some token...
Seeing the headlines these days, one can hardly imagine that real people live in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Global news has stripped Bosnians of their humanity. Over...
MuslimMatters is thrilled to announce a collaboration with the Institute of Knowledge (IOK) Chaplaincy Initiative: From the Chaplain’s Desk. Join us the last Saturday of every...
The Creator One of Allah’s names is al-Hadi, translated as “The Guide”. When people think of guidance, or being guided by God, we think of our...
This article is a contribution to hermeneutics (uṣūl al-taʾwīl) with a specific focus on khimār, which is commonly known as the hijab.
The following is an excerpt from the book Fiqh of Social Media: Timeless Islamic Principles for Navigating the Digital Age by Omar Usman. Click here to...