Purpose The reason we are writing this post is because all attempts to meet with Imam Nick and resolve his issues with us have failed. We...
A couple of weeks ago I started a petition to completely reform our Islamic institutions. Specifically to reform how our masajid, our schools, and our community...
Dear Resilient Soul, As your fellow Muslim sister (and also someone trained in trauma-informed care), I write this letter to offer my support, validation, and solidarity...
As parents, our top priority is the safety and well-being of our children. Teaching them how to recognize and respond to potential dangers is crucial. Here...
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...
“…there is beauty in breaking” – Amir Sulaiman Words fell softly from her lips as tears streamed down her face. A young woman, newly married, had...
“With great power, comes great responsibility.” -Uncle Ben. Clergy -or shayukh- in Muslim communities hold sacred power in that their positions symbolize a representation of character...
Recently, during my last psychotherapy session of the week, I listened to a Muslim woman talk about the details of being sexually abused as a child....
What would you do if you thought a child in your community was being molested in the masjid? If you were Imam Nick Pelletier, Director of...
By Danish Qasim We have unfortunately created a culture of praise where we vouch for someone’s piety without truly knowing them. We see fan pages for...