College MSAs Hold Space for Community During Ramadan
For many colleges and universities, Ramadan can be the busiest time of the year, attracting both Muslim and non-Muslim students alike. Many Muslim Student Associations (MSAs) hold special events and programs to help support Muslim students and faculty...
Ilhan Omar’s American Dream Is Strong Enough for These Times
Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks with reporters gathered outside Mercado Central on August 11, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)After four years living in a Kenyan refugee camp, where they had fled from the violence...
Muslims Across India Rally Against Controversial Waqf Bill
Muslims across India are rallying in opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which they argue is a direct attack on their religious and cultural institutions. Led by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), demonstrators are pushing back...
Masjid Al-Noor’s Interfaith Iftar becomes a Brookfield tradition
Photos by Sandra Whitehead(Left to right) Shahida Munim, M.D., invited her friend Barbara Mangiafico of Sussex to Masjid Al-Noor's interfaith iftar last week. Mangiafico invited her friends Jean Conner, Cristine Madden and Jamie Thomson of Sussex....
New Gallup poll shows support for Israel at record low
Members of the U.S. military carry the flags of Israel and the United States before the arrival of then Israeli Minister of Defense Avigdor Lieberman in Washington on April 26, 2018. (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)A new Gallup poll shows that...
Honoring Women’s Day: Celebrating Resilient Women of Islamic History
Arab Woman Coming To Mosque Building Muslim Credit: gmast3rThe early days of Islam saw some of the most inspiring women whose resilience, leadership, and dedication set a powerful example for generations to come. Here are a few of the most revered women...
Local Muslim women’s collective explores ‘Third Culture’ identity
Photos courtesy of Third Culture Third Culture co-founder, Samiha Fatayer, at their outdoor event last fall in Bayview's Zillman Park. In the last few years, in the midst of systemic racism and horrific injustices, creative communities have had substantial...
Trailblazers in Sports: The Most Famous Muslim Female Athletes of All Time
Muslim Female athletes have broken barriers and challenged stereotypes throughout history, making a lasting impact on the world of sports. These women have shown exceptional talent, resilience, and determination throughout their careers. Here’s a look at...
10 Beautiful Ramadan Traditions From Around the World
With more than two billion Muslims around the world coming together to celebrate Ramadan, the beautiful diversity of cultures, practices, and celebrations that make up the Muslim experience of Ramadan is something to treasure and appreciate. In the spirit...
WMCA Advocacy Day: Wisconsin Muslims learn to lobby
Photo by Hamza Zuberi Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance's first Advocacy Day, Feb. 19, drew participants from Milwaukee and Madison. American Muslims often lament their lack of political clout. Many blame themselves. Other groups influence legislators; why...
