Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s staff chief’s “blatant anti-Arab, anti-Muslim” social media posts draw criticism
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc.’s headquarters, 302 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee. PPWI’s mission is “to empower all individuals to manage their sexual and reproductive health.” Eighty-five Wisconsin organizations, all members of the Wisconsin Coalition...
Ramadan 2022 around the world – in pictures
East JerusalemA Muslim woman plays with a child next to the Dome of the Rock, on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount. Photograph: Ammar Awad/Reuters Dhaka, BangladeshMuslims offer the first Ramadan Friday...
First Muslim religious freedom ambassador lays out US agenda
Rashad Hussain, ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom, explains what it means to be the first Muslim religious freedom ambassador and how he is working to end religious persecutions. ABC News Rashad Hussain, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large...
Marquette University’s next Muslim Student Association president wins major award
Leen Mortada (right) credits her mother Manal Roumani (left) with pushing her out of her comfort zone. Winner of Marquette University’s prestigious Magis Award shares some advice with Muslims who are headed to college: “Figure out what you want your...
Ramadan: How to Be an Ally For Muslims During the Holy Month
As Muslims around the world get through the first week of Ramadan — the Islamic holy month where Muslims fast during daylight hours — family, friends and employers could use a helpful guide to help support those fasting as they navigate their change in...
Ramadan: ‘It will be a test but the peace you get is beautiful’
Asha Mohamud: ‘You gain so much spiritually.’ Photograph: Suki Dhanda/The ObserverA month of fasting brings both challenge and rewards. Three Muslims explain how they combine its spirituality with their busy livesTonight, after sunset, hundreds of millions...
Muslim-owned Therapy at Home named Greendale Business of the Year
Parizat Aireti and Muddassir Mohiuddin, owners of Therapy at Home, hold awards they received from the Greendale Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet. “It’s a ‘coming to America’ story for us,” said Muddassir Mohiuddin, 39, who with his wife Parizat...
Observing Ramadan through the eyes of new Muslims
Matt Schoonover (left) and Lovii Hicks (right) converted to Islam and observe Ramadan, the holy month that started in April. (Taylor Bruck/Spectrum News 1)CLEVELAND — Ramadan is a time for Muslims around the world to fast and further their faith. Some...
New Oscar Award-Winner, Actor Riz Ahmed, Joins Non-Profit Pillars Fund’s Fellowship For Muslim Writers and Directors
Pillars Fund is partnering with acclaimed British actor, Riz Ahmed, and his production company Left Handed Films for a new fellowship that mentors aspiring Muslim writers and directors. Pictured: Riz Ahmed Ahmed, who won his first Academy Award...
Opportunities to share information about Islam on the rise – Part 2
Milwaukee School of Engineering Assistant Professor Tamara Omari (center) and student Esraa Alloraj (right) welcomed MMWC President Janan Najeeb to MSOE’s first Ramadan iftar. In the second of a two-part series, Wisconsin Muslim Journal looks at the...
