A dinner and a duel in the Persian citadel bring Darius face to face with wealth, power, and an opportunity beyond anything he ever imagined.

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Dr. Samaiya Mushtaq’s book “A Beautiful Patience: A Memoir of Marriage, Motherhood, and a Mission to Gaza” pulls readers into the story of her husband, Dr. Mahmoud Sabha, who went to Gaza on multiple medical missions – and takes us along on her own journey, struggling with fear, guilt, motherhood, and more. In this episode, […]

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The 11th of September, 2026, marks a quarter-century since the “9/11” attacks that killed three thousand Americans and set into motion a generation of the “Global War on Terror”.  The anniversary will no doubt bring with it the very human emotions of grief as well as the more cynical, arguably long-dominant, strain of cynical exploitation […]

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“What do you want for your mahr?” is a question that piques dread in some, glee in others. Mothers advise their daughters to hide money from their husbands. Men wonder if it’s really true that “her money is her money, but your money is her money.” There are a lot of uncomfortable money conversations around […]

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On August 7, 2026, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye signed a defence pact termed as the Makkah Defence Alliance. This is primarily an agreement for collective security, quite similar to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)’s Article 5. The official announcement states: “Any armed aggression against any one of the three states shall be considered an […]

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Darius awakens to discover the guards have been betting on him; Weili makes a plea; and Longwei reveals a frightening secret.

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Today marks the launch of the SIXTH year of the Muslim Book Awards! The Muslim Book Awards (MBA) is an annual celebration of Muslim voices in publishing, from mainstream publishers, Islamic publishers, or authors who self-publish. Hosted by MuslimMatters.org and featuring a panel of well-known Muslimah reviewers from Bookstagram, the MBA takes in nominations before […]

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Darius awakes in a strange land, only to stumble into the midst of an assassination attempt—and once again finds himself fighting for his life.

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In Episode 2 of the Muslim Money Matters mini-series, brother Adam Taufique breaks things down to the basics! What’s the difference between financial literacy and Islamic financial literacy? How should you start managing your money? Is it all just a numbers game? If you’ve ever struggled to even start handling your finances, this episode is […]

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When the things around him begin to vanish, Bashir searches desperately for an explanation.

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This delightful indie film portrays a Pakistan-American Muslim boy making the difficult transition from Islamic school to public high school.

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When the things around him begin to vanish, Bashir searches desperately for an explanation.

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In an age when everyone is busy and eager to speak, the story of Khawlah bint Thaʿlabah reminds us that one of the most Prophetic qualities is simply to listen.

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