India’s parliament passes bill that would change Muslim land endowments
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — India’s parliament passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments while Muslim groups and opposition parties protested the move.The bill...
Wisconsin leadership takes action to remove lead pipes
Photo courtesy of EPAThere are more than 9 million lead pipes carrying drinking water into people's homes and other buildings, according to EPA.Water is life, it is sacred – and we must ensure every person has equitable access to safe drinking...
From DC to the Vatican, baby Jesus is wearing a keffiyeh
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Washington’s Capitol Hill neighborhood is one of several churches across the country that have created crèches called “Christ in the Rubble.” The name comes from a book by Palestinian Christian pastor Munther Isaac. Featuring...
Muslim community-engaged research highlights Muslim Americans’ end-of-life healthcare gaps and needs
Photos by Mouna Rashid David Zimmerman of CSTI, Iqbal Ashraf of MCHC and Renee Foutz, M.D., and Laila Azam, Ph.D., of MCW stand by a poster presentation of research on Muslim Americans’ perceptions of hospice care at MCW's 10th Annual Community Engagement...
Influential Women in Islamic History: Shaping the Foundations of Knowledge
Muslim women have played an integral role in shaping Islamic scholarship, contributing as hadith narrators, jurists, spiritual guides, and educators. Despite challenges, their dedication to learning and teaching has left an indelible mark on Islamic...
Al-Idrisi: A Muslim Pioneer of Modern Geography
Early geography and cartography were more art than science. Although astronomers through their study of the universe were able to theorize about such general geographical concepts like the shape of the earth, early geography was for the most part a product...
How to be a good Muslim parent during the Christmas season
Photo credit: Dawud Academy blogChristmas holiday season can be a time for Muslim parents to strengthen their children's sense of identify and belonging.“Mama, why don’t we celebrate Christmas?” 4 ½-year-old Iman asked her mother. “We celebrate Eid. Other...
A Look At The First Ever Islamic Art Week: A Groundbreaking Celebration of Creativity
The first ever Islamic Art Week has taken place between November 16th and the 22nd – setting an incredible precedent for future celebrations of Islamic art and creativity. Providing free tickets so that there was essentially no barrier of entry, having...
Muslim Matters Recap: The Christmas Edition
For Muslims in the West – whether born Muslims, or converts – the Christmas season is a time of mixed feelings. With sparkling lights and catchy music, the festive atmosphere is a contagious one… and presents a massive challenge to Muslims who are trying...
14th annual gala unveils the next chapter for Muslim Women’s Coalition
Photos by Lila Aryan PhotographyThe Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition 2024 Board of Directors, Front row, left to right, Ream Bahhur, board secretary, Dr. Dima Adl, Janan Najeeb, founder and executive director, Dr. Sahar Kayata, board treasurer, Soniya...
