Sudan, Remember Us: Hind Meddeb’s documentary amplifies voices of a forgotten revolution
Sudan, Remember Us chronicles the societal efforts of the Sudanese people to claim democracy for their country, and the devastating political setbacks that followed. The documentary begins with the 2019 overthrow of former president Omar al-Bashir. It...
The Importance of Teaching our Children about Strong Women
Universally speaking, the words “strong women” somehow come across as a warning message for the masses and are viewed in a skeptical manner. As if a deliberate attempt is being made to undermine those in power by a unique force, i.e women. Unfortunately,...
Welcome Corps new approach to refugee resettlement in Wisconsin
On Jan. 19, the Biden administration launched Welcome Corps - a private sponsorship program that allows groups of American citizens to sponsor the arrival and resettlement of displaced refugees, marking a major pivot in U.S. immigration policy. Providing a...
Ramadan Stories for Children
Ramadan Kareem! Happy young girl playing with Ramadan lantern (photo: iStock by Getty Images).During the month of Ramadan, children can watch one episode every other day "Ramadan Stories for Children".These stories are from the Life of the Prophet Muhammad...
Rampaging Israeli settlers burn Palestinian homes, cars in Nablus
An aerial view of a yard where cars were torched overnight, in the Palestinian town of Huwara near Nablus in the occupied West Bank. [Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP] Israeli settlers have set dozens of Palestinian homes and cars on fire in Huwara, a town in the...
Reflections on Black History Month
Omar-ibn-Sayyid Black History Month should be of interest to every Muslim, especially in America. It is estimated that upwards to 20 percent of the Africans enslaved in the Americas were Muslim. In some areas, such as the coast of the Carolinas, Georgia,...
Honey: Bacteria’s Worst Enemy
It may not look like it’s sitting in that cute bear bottle, but honey is a bacteria-killing powerhouse. In Islam, chapter 16 of the Holy Qur’an is named “the Bees”. Some of the verses of this chapter say; {And thy Lord taught the Bee to build its cells in...
Understanding Crises: Conflict to De-escalation
Conflict is a part of life. Rarely do we agree with one another on all issues, and rarely are our emotions always regulated and calm. Despite the promises that we may make to ourselves that we will not let life’s stressors get to us, it is very possible...
Wisconsin doctor works to meet Syrian refugees’ need for medical care
Photos © copyright of Milwaukee Independent Waleed Najeeb, M.D. caring for a patient during his medical mission to Jordan with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS). To support SAMS medical missions, you may donate...
Turkey-Syria border region hit by new quakes
Members of the Turkish police special forces carry a wounded man after another earthquake strikes Antakya, Turkey. [Berkcan Zengin/Reuters]A new magnitude 6.3 earthquake on Monday hit Turkey and Syria’s border region, killing three people, weeks after...
