Masjid leadership in the U.S. often have sincere intentions to do what is best for their community. However, when faced with the choice between funding an expansion or investing in human resources, leadership frequently falls into what I call the Expansion Trap. This trade-off usually centers around accommodating the larger crowds that gather for Jumu‘ah, […] The post The Expansion Trap: Why Mosques Are Struggling Despite Fundraising appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org
Deek reconnects with Lubna, hires a young accountant, and shares a lunch with Marco that results in a stunning surprise. The post Moonshot [Part 26] – Beneath The Flight Path appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org
October 2025 Stories of abuse and wanton brutality have emerged from activists of the Sumud flotilla, which set out to break the Israeli-enforced starvation of Gaza, who were abducted at sea by Israel last month. The humanitarian mission, which involved forty-two vessels that had been given political backing and assurances by several governments, was raided […] The post Sumud Flotilla Activists Recount Harrowing Experiences In Israeli Dungeons appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org
It was the 27th day of Ramadan. After Fajr, it felt like any other day — ordinary, quiet — until the evening, when everything changed. We hear about the passing of brothers and sisters in Islam, but losing someone close to you is different; most people aren’t prepared for it. That day replays in my […] The post Unheard, Unspoken: The Secret Side Of Grief appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org
Once close partners, Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government now trade accusations of betrayal, revealing deeper crises of mistrust. The post Allies In War, Enemies In Peace: The Unraveling Of Pakistan–Taliban Relations appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org
India, with over 200 million Muslims, hosts the third-largest Muslim population globally. Despite this, the country’s banking system has largely failed to cater to the community’s specific financial needs. This exclusion isn’t due to a lack of access or equal opportunity, but stems from significant theological differences between Islamic finance principles and the conventional banking […] The post Can India’s Financial System Make Room For Faith? appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org
Deek shops for a house, and has a bizarre experience in a local gym. The post Moonshot [Part 25] – Save The World Or Burn It Down appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org
October is Islamic History Month in Canada, federally recognized since 2007 as an opportunity to “to celebrate, inform, educate, and share with fellow Canadians the rich Muslim heritage and contributions to society.” This year’s theme is “Pioneering Muslim Communities in Canada,” learning about and giving homage to those in our communities who first established Islam […] The post Islamic History Month Canada: A Bookish Roundup appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org
[Author’s Note: In October of 2023, Israel launched a genocide against Gaza. On October 13, Al Jazeera mentioned in a news article that ice cream trucks were being used as makeshift morgues due to the overwhelming numbers of deceased people needing a place to be buried.] In the summer, your mother throws […] The post Ice Cream: A Poem On The Loss Of Childhood In Gaza appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org
The interim president’s historic U.N. address and outreach to Syrian Americans mark a new chapter for the country and its diaspora. On Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa gave a historic address to the United Nations General Assembly. It was the first time Syria had done so since 1967, prior to […] The post Syria Returns To The World Stage: Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s Mission To New York appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org