[This three-part article is a summary of some of my thoughts about the current state of the Western Muslim community – inspired by Jonathan Haidt’s book,...
[This three-part article is a summary of some of my thoughts about the current state of the Western Muslim community – inspired by Jonathan Haidt’s book,...
Recap of the “Family Troubles of the Prophets” Series Also in this series: Sibling Rivalries Gone Wild [Part 1] There’s no such thing as a perfect...
What does ‘coddling’ mean? It means to be overprotective. This article is a summary of some of my thoughts about the current state of the Western...
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...
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...
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 Also in this series: My Kids are Out of Control [Part II] Many of us come from...
He buried his own six children. Three of them died in infancy and three others in young adulthood. His only surviving child – daughter Fatima –...
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...