In one of the most touching and instructive moments from the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, we are reminded not only of the humanity of...
The sound of his laughter still echoes in my heart, even now. Hanafi, my husband of 14 years, had a way of filling a room with...
Mom, Anne, Mutti, Daye – I have said “mother” in all of the four languages I grew up with. Yet, it was only after I became...
Critics of Islam often recycle tired allegations about the supposed incoherent structure of the Qur’an. For those who have not fallen prey to their seething prejudice,...
[Content Warning: This article makes mention of sexual assault. Please read with care and caution.] As Muslims further their careers, personal relationships, and education of a...
In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful The gates of Heaven are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained....
[Connecting With My Quran is a MuslimMatters pre-Ramadan series to help set the foundation for building your relationship with the Quran, as we get closer to...
I say to the Muslim woman who feels distressed due to these natural discharges: there is no cause for concern. In fact, the absence of such...
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...
If you want advice – death is sufficient, says Muslim scholar Bediüzzaman Said Nursi. True. Every time I visit the gravesite of my sweet three-year-old Meryem,...