The Forgotten Legacy of Muslim Women Philanthropists: From Khadija to Modern Day
While today we discuss the importance of Muslim women achieving financial independence to give back to their communities, we must remember that we come from a legacy of powerful female philanthropists who shaped the very foundations of Islamic...
Biden vowed to repeal Trump’s Muslim ban. That should be just the start.
Michelle Frankfurter President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to repeal the Trump administration’s cruel Muslim and African bans on his first day in office. That is, indeed, an urgent and necessary move. But the work of healing from the damage caused will not...
If the Nashville bomber were Muslim, he would be called a ‘terrorist’
Dean Obeidallah for MSNBC Mark Humphrey The media sees non-Muslims who commit atrocities as nuanced, complicated characters. Muslims who do the same are simply ‘terrorists.' Imagine if a Muslim man filled his RV with explosives and drove to downtown...
What Jesus means to me as a Muslim
Omar Suleiman for Religion News Service Mary Altaffer As the Christmas season ushers forth the memory of Jesus, it’s worth asking: How much do Muslims think about the person the Quran recognizes as a prophet and the Messiah? “So, what are you doing for...
From disappointment to hope, Gen Z Muslims look forward to 2021
Ali, Zuhad, and Yaseen on a pre-pandemic ski/snowboarding trip Alif Laam Meem Fraternity College-age members of Generation Z, those born after 1996, “know they are confronting a future of big challenges—whether they can find jobs or own homes, how they...
Wisconsin Muslim Journal Year in Review
The year 2020 was unlike any other in recent memory. The Covid-19 pandemic, racial unrest, and a polarized political climate gripped the country and even the world. The Wisconsin Muslim Journal kept you informed, bringing the unique perspectives and...
Champion swimmer and Olympic hopeful Ziyad Saleem’s optimism is rooted in faith
Ziyad Saleem Mohamed Saleem Wisconsin’s state champion in the 100-yard backstroke prays before and after his races. “I always ask Allah for help and forgiveness and am grateful for the spot I am in now,” Ziyad Saleem, 17, of Milwaukee told the Wisconsin...
Need for Representation Shapes Research on Muslim Educators
The research team “Reclaiming: ME (Muslim Educator),” top from left, Mayida Zaal, Amir Billups, Maheen Ahmad, Chedia Ayari; bottom from left, Nagla Bedir, Manar Hussein, Nushrat Hoque Montclair State University Maheen Ahmad ’13, a sixth grade English...
‘Cheaper than water’: Iraqis angry but unsurprised over Blackwater pardons
Arab News The Blackwater team, contracted to provide security for US diplomats in Iraq following the American-led invasion in 2003, claimed they were responding to insurgent fire The bloody episode left at least 14 Iraqi civilians dead and 17 wounded...
As COVID-19 vaccine reaches Wisconsin, state Muslims urged to take it.
Dr. Hashim Zaibak As the COVID-19 vaccination rolls out across the state, Wisconsin Muslims are educating themselves on the new vaccines and their related responsibilities as Muslims. Frontline workers in Wisconsin began receiving the first of two doses of...
