Activism Through Islamic Art
Imagine a world where religious art was centered on visual interpretations of the unseen. God was rendered into visible form to be worshipped, while saints and angels filled canvases, stained glass, and sculptures that adorned houses of worship. For centuries, the...
Faizan Zaki, 13, rebounds from stunning gaffe to win National Spelling Bee crown
Faizan Zaki’s enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, his joyful approach made him the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.The favorite entering the bee after his runner-up finish last year – during which he never misspelled a...
From the MuslimMatters Bookshelf: Hajj and Eid Reads
Hajj season has rolled around, and it’s always a bit more of a challenge to get our kids excited for Hajj and Eid al-Adha the way we do for Ramadan and Eid… so what better way to get them started than with pulling out a collection of Hajj and Eid al-Adha...
Azal Coffee in Walker’s Point delivers on global flavors and local hospitality
Photos by Cherrie HansonOwners Mike Kaid (on left) and Musa Jamal and Bobby Kaid (not shown), have familial business roots in Milwaukee but this is their first coffee shop.Azal Coffee is Milwaukee’s newest Muslim-owned coffee shop, located in the heart of...
Saudi NEOM megacity could alter weather patterns, climate experts warn
The expert said the effects could include changes to rain patterns, amplification of wind and storms in the desert area, which have “not been studied enough” [GETTY]Saudi Arabia's ambitious NEOM megacity project could significantly alter local weather...
Christian activists and veterans start 40-day fast for Gaza
Anthony Donovan on harmonica, left, and Bud Courtney on guitar, a member of St. Joseph Hospitality House, play music during an anti-war demonstration on Thursday, May 22, 2025, outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan, New York. (RNS...
Mennonite Action Madison speaks out against Christian Nationalism and U.S. policy in Palestine
Photos courtesy of J. Denny Weaver In March, Mennonite Action held a “Week of Action” where 1,400 pairs of children's shoes, paper birds and non-perishable food items were piled in front of a governmental office. From left to right, Janice Bauman, J. Denny...
Seven Tips to Get Your Teens Working
Are you tired of seeing your teenager sprawled on the sofa, spending hours on video games and social media? You may find yourself thinking, “I was much more active at that age,” or “When I was in high school, I used to do XYZ.” You are not alone. I...
109-Year-Old Grandma Sumbuk Becomes Indonesia’s Oldest Hajj Pilgrim in 2025
At 109 years old, Grandma Sumbuk, lovingly called Nenek Sumbuk, became Indonesia’s oldest Hajj pilgrim in 2025. Despite her frail steps and fading hearing, her determination remains unbroken. "My prayer is that my Hajj will be accepted and blessed," she...
The artistry of MKE Balloons and the business of celebration
Photos credit: MKE Balloons From left to right, Sherife Hamdia and Merita Rexha grew their business quickly, learning from each event. They invested in their own balloon blower and environmentally-conscious balloons. A party is in good hands when MKE...
