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Pro-Israeli Dating Company Quietly Buys Out Popular Muslim Marriage App

2 weeks ago | muslimmatters.org | Fatimah Waseem

The quiet acquisition of popular Muslim dating app Salams by a pro-Israel company is sending shockwaves across the digital world. The deal — which closed in late 2023 and was only recently made public in an earnings report — is igniting calls to boycott the app, which has well over six million users. The original app — which was originally customized for the Muslim market — was also replaced with a generic dating app that is similar to the company’s platforms for Black and Latino communities.
The Muslim Bookstagram Awards 2024 Winners

Jan 17, 2025 | muslimmatters.org | Zainab Bint Younus

Each year, the judges of the Muslim Bookstagram Awards spend time and thought on choosing the best Muslim books of the year. We look for quality of writing, rich and unique stories, and most importantly, Islamic values being upheld and highlighted.
The Muslim Bookstagram Awards 2024: Meet the Finalists!

Jan 10, 2025 | muslimmatters.org | Zainab Bint Younus

We are honored to announce our finalists for the #MuslimBookstagramAwards2024!From adorable board books and vibrant picture books, to heartwarming middle grade reads and powerful young adult fiction, it’s been another wonderful year from Muslim authors. It was hard to choose, but the judges have managed to put together the finalists list! Keep supporting MuslimMatters for the sake of Allah Alhamdulillah, we're at over 850 supporters. Help us get to 900 supporters this month.
Islam, Decoloniality, and Allamah Iqbal on Revolution

Dec 17, 2024 | muslimmatters.org | Zainab Bint Younus

Decoloniality is a trendy term that trickled down from the ivory towers of academia and has made its way into Muslamic circles – but should Muslims really be jumping on that bandwagon? Zainab bint Younus asks Muhammad Saad Yacoob about the difference between decoloniality and anti-coloniality, Islamic intellectual tradition around resistance and revolution, and what the average Muslim can do to change of the Ummah.
[Podcast] Navigating Christmas: Advice to Converts, from Converts | Hazel Gomez & Eman Manigat

Dec 10, 2024 | muslimmatters.org | Zainab Bint Younus

Twinkling lights, cheery music, traditional food, and exchanging presents with family and friends… the Christmas season comes with a great deal of nostalgia and emotional challenges from new(er) Muslims, who often struggle to navigate establishing boundaries as a Muslim while also maintaining positive relationships with their families.
Processing Spiritual Abuse In Islam: A Comprehensive Guide For Individuals, Communities, And Organizations

Nov 18, 2024 | muslimmatters.org | Ayesha Ahmad

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 on individuals and communities and their level of faith, and encourages actionable steps for individuals, communities, and organizations. Understanding Spiritual Abuse in Islamic ContextsSpiritual abuse occurs when an individual in a religious role of power misuses their authority and trust to manipulate, control, or exploit others.
[Podcast] The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners | Dr. Walaa Quisay & Dr. Asim Qureshi

Sep 10, 2024 | muslimmatters.org | Zainab Bint Younus

“When Only God Can See: The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners” by Dr. Walaa Quisay and Dr. Asim Qureshi is a powerful book that functions as both bearing witness to the oft-untold stories of Muslim political prisoners held in the horrors of Guantanamo Bay, Egypt, and other “black sites” of illegal imprisonment and torture, and as an exploration of Islamic spirituality in the “University of Yusuf” (‘alayhissalaam).
The Muslim Bookstagram Awards 2024

Aug 30, 2024 | muslimmatters.org | Zainab Bint Younus

It’s (one of) our favourite times of the year! Muslim Bookstagram Awards season!The Muslim Bookstagram Awards (MBA) is an annual celebration of Muslim voices in publishing, from mainstream publishers, Islamic publishers, or authors who self-publish.
[Podcast] From the Maldives to Malaysia: A Shaykha’s Story | Shaykha Aisha Hussain Rasheed

Aug 20, 2024 | muslimmatters.org | Zainab Bint Younus

From the Maldives to Malaysia, Shaykha Aisha Hussain Rasheed has traveled many miles in her pursuit of Islamic knowledge! In this episode, Shaykha Aisha shares what it’s like to have her qadr decreed in ways she never expected; insights on studying both Islamic and secular law; and spiritual pitfalls that students of knowledge should watch out for. She also delves into navigating da’wah as a career, especially a woman seeking to balance family obligations and work alike.
Rising To The Moment: What Muslim American Activists Of Today Can Learn From Successful Community Movements During The Bosnian Genocide

Jul 31, 2024 | muslimmatters.org | David M. Chmielewski

In these times of rampant injustice and oppression in Palestine, one figure seems to be constantly on the minds of the Muslim American: Musa . From khutbahs to lectures and one on one conversations, since Israel’s genocide in Gaza began we have turned to remembering Musa as an exemplar of standing up to tyranny for the sake of Allah . His steadfastness, trust in Allah , and commitment to justice are all traits we are striving to learn from.