Ramadan around the world – in pictures
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, featuring celebrations, prayers, pre-dawn breakfasts and post-sundown meals, began at sunrise in the Middle East and a day later in much of Asia. In the Muslim lunar calendar, months begin only when the new moon is...
‘Shame on us’ if the suffering of Syrians continues, Blinken tells UN
Screengrab NEW YORK: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday asked the UN Security Council how it is possible “that we can’t find in our hearts the common humanity to actually do something” to ease the suffering of Syrians. “This is our...
What science teaches about engaging across political divides
Philip Chard & Interfaith Milwaukee “What should we do when we are face to face with someone who sees the world very differently?” asked psychotherapist Philip Chard during the kick-off session to the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee’s annual...
In Wake Of Boulder Shooting, Extremism Expert Sees Targeting Of Muslim Americans – Again
ADAM RAYES / KUNC At least one extremism expert is sounding the alarm about far-right actors using the mass shooting at a Boulder King Soopers to sow division and propagate misinformation. Eric Ward, executive director of Western States Center, which...
Tala Shihab: As a Muslim woman, I feel free from social pressures
Muslim women believe that everything is created with beauty. In honor of Women’s History Month, I would like to mention that I am a Muslim woman. I’m genuinely curious. What is the first thought that popped into your head? Maybe that my furthest point of...
Confronting white supremacy
Youtube.com “I’m interested in why people do the things they do,” said Muslim filmmaker Deeyah Khan, explaining why she put herself face-to-face with Klansmen, neo-Nazis, the alt-right, white nationalists and other extremists, and joined them at the now-infamous...
With ‘The Mauritanian’ Snub, Oscars Missed an Opportunity to Spotlight Muslim Issues (Guest Blog)
One of 2021's most honored films — nominated for five BAFTAs and a Critics' Choice award, as well as the winner of a Golden Globe — and which features a star-studded cast including two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch, will...
Facebook disrupts China-based hackers it says spied on Uyghur Muslim dissidents and journalists living outside China, including in the U.S.
Facebook has disrupted what it says is a China-based espionage campaign against Uyghur Muslim journalists, dissidents and activists living overseas, including in the United States, the social media giant announced Wednesday. The firm said it disrupted the...
Children’s author Hena Khan creates “unapologetically Muslim” characters
Henakhan.com & Simonandschuster.com “When writing all these books I really thought about how to create unapologetically Muslim characters,” award-winning author Hena Khan said during a talk Sunday hosted by the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition. “None...
Sri Lanka minorities call on UNHRC to stop anti-Muslim policies
Leaders of the minority community in Sri Lanka have called on United Human Rights Council (UNHRC) members to address the discrimination policies faced by minorities in the island nation as the rights body voted on a draft resolution that expresses "serious...
