Wisconsin lawmakers propose repeal of Walker-era ban on boycotting Israel
Wisconsin Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) authored legislation to repeal Wisconsin’s anti-BDS law that has banned boycotts against Israel by companies and individuals doing business with state government and institutions for almost a decade.For almost a...
The 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions returns to Chicago where it began
In 1893, the city of Chicago hosted the World Columbian Exposition, an early world's fair. So many people were coming to Chicago from all over the world that many smaller conferences, called Congresses and Parliaments, were scheduled to take advantage of...
World Cup 2022 has a winner, say women football fans: safety
Khadija Suleiman from Ethiopia with her three children at Lusail Stadium for a recent late night game (Hafsa Adil/Al Jazeera)Doha, Qatar – When Andrea M set off from New York to follow Team USA’s journey at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, she reassured her...
Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup
Morocco players celebrate at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Morocco and Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The first World Cup held...
Shayk Rami Bleibel: A home-grown imam
ISM-West imam Rami Bleibel leads the prayer at the 2022 Eid Al-Fitr service in Milwaukee. When Milwaukee native Rami Bleibel became resident scholar and imam of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee - Brookfield, he also joined the ranks of a new breed of imams...
TIFF Review: Farha Vividly Depicts Palestinian History Through the Eyes of a Teenager
The text reads: Palestine, 1948. That’s all you need to know to understand what’s coming. A year earlier marked the start of the Palestinian Civil War between Jewish and Arab residents after the United Nations recommended the land’s separation in a Jewish...
Farha: ‘Smear campaign’ targets Netflix film depicting Nakba
Many of the accounts giving Farha low ratings on IMDb were newly created (TaleBox)Hundreds of spam accounts have left negative reviews of the film Farha on the movie rating site IMDb, in what appears to be an organised campaign.Streaming on Netflix and set...
How to be a good Muslim parent during the Christmas season
Christmas 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 people celebrate other...
Almost 2 Million Pilgrims Perform Umrah
TEHRAN (IQNA) – According to Saudi authorities, almost two million pilgrims have performed Umrah during the current season which started on July 30.The air, land, and sea ports in the Kingdom recorded the arrival of a total of 1,964,964 pilgrims from...
AP PHOTOS: Qatar bustles with traditional and tourist stops
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The winding cobbled alleys of Souq Waqif create a labyrinthine bazaar stuffed with dozens of small stores hawking spices and perfumes, scented oils, silk scarves, shimmering crystal chandeliers and glittering jewelry. The Qatari...
