The Crisis of ISIS: Khutba by Sh. Hamza Yusuf

Muslim youth are confused about how to understand a new group claiming the title of "Caliph" in Iraq. In this khutba (Friday sermon), Shaykh Hamza Yusuf provides guided insights into the reality of our tradition, the mercy of the Prophetic way, and the stark contrast to this that ISIS presents to the world. Please watch … Continue reading The Crisis of ISIS: Khutba by Sh. Hamza Yusuf

A Prophetic Model for Islamic Chaplaincy

The above lecture is from "A Prophetic Model for Islamic Chaplaincy," an event hosted by the Muslim Chaplaincy of the University of Toronto on January 1, 2014. Dr. Mattson's lecture provides an insightful look at how Muslims have historically addressed the needs of the community as they have arisen. She is introduced by the University … Continue reading A Prophetic Model for Islamic Chaplaincy

Why a Muslim Chaplain at Cornell University?

The Muslim students and alumni at Cornell University have been diligently working on establishing the first Muslim chaplaincy position on their campus. Together they have organized an official association, the Diwan Foundation, aimed at providing programming and services to support the well-being of Muslims on campus. As part of this wonderful and ambitious initiative, they … Continue reading Why a Muslim Chaplain at Cornell University?

“Too Embarrassed to Talk About It”: Pornography Addiction and Some of Its Effects on Muslim Marital Life

Pornography addiction is a rapidly growing condition affecting thousands across the world. The addiction has grown tremendously alongside advances in internet speeds and usability that make more accessible the internet’s reportedly 4.2 million pornographic websites.[1] At any given second there are estimated to be over 28,000 people worldwide viewing online pornography, and a growing number … Continue reading “Too Embarrassed to Talk About It”: Pornography Addiction and Some of Its Effects on Muslim Marital Life