In a new mural, Milwaukee’s Muslim Community sees itself
Photo by Cherrie Hanson Artist Amelia Bader stands next to the mural she created in Milwaukee, completely funded by the local Muslim community. On the southside of Milwaukee, a large, new mural reflects images of the city’s diverse Muslim community. An...
Arab American and Muslim mayors sweep local elections in Detroit suburbs
Left: Hamtramck mayor-elect Amer Ghalib greets supporters in the Detroit suburb, where he will be the first Muslim mayor in the city's history.Voters in three Detroit suburbs chose, for the first time, mayors who are both Muslim and Arab American in historic local...
My Peaceful Workplace and the Positive Power of Women’s Work
On my first day of work at Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition (MMWC), a sense of peace came over me. The feeling was notable because peace had become so unfamiliar. I felt relaxed and safe.I had prepared to be the stranger, ready to negotiate the unknown dynamics of...
Palestinians unveil huge restored mosaic in Jericho
The JICA-funded project included the construction of a protection roof over the mosaic, spanning 2,500 square metres, as well as new corridors. [Al Jazeera] Jericho, Occupied West Bank – After years of being buried under dust, sand and insulation materials,...
A new generation of Muslim American media puts women in focus
East London-born Rifat Malik was recently appointed as the editor in chief of a new American publication centering the work of Muslim women journalists. “Muslim women are often vilified, obsessed over, become the target of speculation or are infantilized in the media...
Islam positively impacts our physical and mental health
Dr. Muhammad Al-Ninowy spoke on the connections between Islam, mental health and physical health at the MMWC's first conference on mental health and Islam.“The teachings of Islam address issues specific to our well-being and can positively impact our physical and...
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance Executive Director shares thoughts on Mequon Recall Election
November 2, 2021 marks an important day of school board recall elections throughout the United States, including Wisconsin. The two common issues driving these recall efforts and dividing the country are mask mandates and critical race theory (CRT). In the school...
Islamic Education and Mental Health Organizations Arrange Bullying Prevention Event For Educators And Parents
Pictured: Rana Khalaf In partnership with the Islamic Schools League of America (ISLA), the Family and Youth Institute (FYI) is holding a Bullying Prevention workshop for the benefit of thousands of children who attend Islamic schools in the U.S., this...
Why is Israel labelling Palestinian rights groups ‘terrorists’?
Ramallah, Occupied West Bank – On October 22, Israel designated six prominent civil society and human rights groups in Palestine as “terrorist” organisations. The designation was widely condemned by the international community and rights groups as “unjustified” and...
Halaloween brings Muslim horror films to your computer screen
A still from the film "Kandisha." Courtesy photoThe films aren't just spooky; they also offer a glimpse into a number of social, religious and cultural issues facing Muslim societies all over the world.RNS) — Like all the good movies in its genre, Halaloween, the...
