Conversations under the tree: Saudi community space encourages discussions on environment
RIYADH: A Saudi nonprofit organization has created a “tree library” in Riyadh, which aims to educate the public while providing a community space for environmental discussions. AEON Collective’s initiative is raising awareness of environmental topics...
How Muslims in Wisconsin are staying fit during the Pandemic.
AFP via Getty Images Exercise and physical activity are good for us. We all know that, right? So why is it so hard to keep it up? Some people still make exercise and activity part of their daily lives, even during the pandemic. How do they do...
Living closer to Muslims might be a cure for Islamophobia
TRT World International Mission Board A study of attitudes of Non-Muslims who live in proximity to Muslims in Sydney and Melbourne found they are less likely to mistrust Muslims and are more likely to be tolerant of difference. Non-Muslims who...
IRC Book Review: A Gift of the Sands
Elise Bellin, Librarian of the Islamic Resource Center, wrote this book review as part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. A Gift of the Sands by Julia Johnson, illustrated by Emily...
In the Fatiha, Jacob Blake’s father cried for justice and healing for his son
Religion News Service An image of the Fatiha (Creative Commons) In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful All Praises be to God, Lord of all the worlds The Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful Master of the day of...
New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole
Aljazeera Supporters of the mosque shooting victims sing outside the Christchurch High Court during the sentencing hearing. (Mark Baker/ AP) A court in New Zealand has sentenced a self-confessed white supremacist who killed 51 Muslims as...
Muslim Americans care more about civil rights than foreign policy, survey claims
Middle East Eye AFP/File photo Muslim Americans care more about civil rights, health care and education reforms than foreign policy, an online survey by a coalition of national Muslim organisations has claimed. According to the...
Hanan Refugee Relief is a Small Charity with Big Impact
The charitable version of a mobile response team, Hanan Refugee Relief Group has gained a reputation for working at the ground level to quickly respond to community needs. Sheila Badwan, 36 and the mother of two, founded Hanan in Milwaukee in 2017. But...
Ibtihaj Muhammad says voting is ‘your opportunity to not only show up for yourself, but also your community’
Vinciane Ngomsi for Yahoo Photo by Alison Buck/Getty Images for Teen Vogue Ibtihaj Muhammad made history four summers ago when she became the first Muslim American to wear a hijab while representing Team USA at the Rio Olympics. Since her 2016 debut, the...
Muslims in ICE detention forced to choose between pork or rotten halal meals
Noa Wollstein for Forward USA Today Civil rights organizations and law firms sent out a letter earlier today threatening legal action against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following...
