For Muslims, observing intermittent fasting is one of the core pillars of worship Allah has mandated upon us. “O you who have believed, decreed upon you...
Did you hear some rumblings last year about Subway’s tuna salad sandwiches being haram? Well, we at MuslimMatters did, and even wrote an investigative piece on the...
A few years ago, my best friend (who is also a physician) and I were discussing our concerns about fasting long June days while seeing patients...
I remember the time when asking the Subway sandwich artist to change their gloves upon taking my order was an anxiety-inducing moment for me every single...
Let’s talk about overeating. It’s a touchy subject, so I’ll start. Over the span of 13 years I gave birth to 5 children and I also...
The holy month of Ramadan is upon us. While people get excited and dedicate every minute they can to worshipping Allah , Ramadan is also a...
By Karimah bint Dawoud Most of us are already aware that food is divided into three basic nutrition categories: fats, carbohydrates and proteins, but how do...
By Shireen Hakim After a stimulating evening lecture at an organized masjid in Orange County, California, I stopped by their burgeoning snack bar where halal dinner...
Among the many creatures Allah has created in this world, there is one in which Allah’s blessing is so clear that it is evident to...
By Karimah Bint Dawoud- Muslim Chaplain & Clinical Nutritionist Welcome Ramadan Alḥamdulillāh, all praise is due to Allah the Creator of the heaven and earth and...