Mawlid Celebrations: Historical and Contemporary
SUMMARY: The Mawlid of Prophet Muhammad, may Allah send peace and blessings upon him, is contested among Muslims and traces its official roots as a celebration to the medieval period. It is a date where many Muslims specifically focus on the remembrance...
When Arabic Calligraphy Meets Japan: Art as a Bridge Between Cultures
Photo credit Honda KōichiAcross centuries and continents, calligraphy has transformed written language into something more than communication. In both the Islamic world and Japan, the written word has become an artistic and even spiritual discipline....
Preparing Your Muslim Teen for Public High School
SUMMARY: See helpful tips for the parents of Muslim students entering high school at a public school, based off the feedback of Muslim mothers who have experienced this step in their children's education.If you are a parent of a child entering high school...
Chicago-based podcast features four Milwaukee-based Palestinian American Muslim artists
Screenshots from PalTalk podcast (Left to right) Palestinian American Muslim artists Liala Amin, Amal Azzam, Muna Sharma and *Aya are featured guests on the PalTalk podcast, which features roundtable discussions with like-minded guests. Its tagline is...
Emerging anti-immigration sentiment in Japan obscures a surprising history of strategic engagement with Islam
Japan's Muslim population has roughly doubled over the past five years. (Aflo Images/Aflo Images via Getty images)(The Conversation) — A recent increase in anti-immigrant sentiment in Japan has led people from some religious and ethnic groups who were not...
What does Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor mean for progressive politics?
“It’s not just about winning tomorrow, but it’s about uniting our coalition. It’s about bringing in new builders. It’s about making sure everyone in Wisconsin sees themselves in our vision for a better Wisconsin for everyone,” Hong said. (Photo by Baylor...
Refugees succeed against the odds with a little help from friends
Khatera Nazari, a refugee from Afghanistan, graduated in May from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's degree in data science. She is now a data scientist with the Fortune 500 company Northwestern Mutual Insurance.Khatera Nazari...
One year on, Gaza mourns journalist Anas al-Sharif’s death
Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif poses for a photo with his children. Al-Sharif was killed in an Israeli attack on August 10, 2025. The year 2025 became the deadliest conflict for journalists on record, with more than 300 journalists and media...
Why the Iran War Won’t End Soon (w/ Alastair Crooke) | TCHR
This interview is also available on podcast platforms and Rumble. Click here to watch on YouTubeThe United States and Israel’s attacks on Iran have inflamed West Asia to the point that it has turned “into a matrix of smaller wars taking place across the...
Prominent Milwaukee Muslim community leader Muhammad Isa Sadlon takes a back seat
Photos courtesy of the Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee Art Museum executive director Muhammad Isa Sadlon (originally named Christopher C. Goldsmith) spoke at the grand opening of the Santiago Calatrava addition to the MAM in 2001. Sadlon served as the...
