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...
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...
{…يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ كُونُواْ قَوَّـٰمِينَ بِٱلۡقِسۡطِ شُهَدَآءَ لِلَّهِ وَلَوۡ عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِكُمۡ} {You who believe, uphold justice and bear witness to God, even if it is against...
MuslimMatters is appalled and horrified by the shocking revelations surrounding Wisam Sharieff, who has been accused of despicable acts, including conspiracy to produce child pornography. As...
This is an excerpt from a book titled “Nur- How to Live a Life Worth Living!”, dedicated to the author’s own daughter. Since creation, humans have...
A Warning To The Muslim Community And A Call To End Complaisance Culture
“…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...
When there is a claim of spiritual abuse, the initial reaction of concerned Muslims is often to go to another Muslim leader and expect that leader...
Some people want to move past the indiscretions of community leaders quickly as though they never occurred while others wish to permanently blacklist them. This article...
“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...