The Sandwich Carers: Navigating The Islamic Obligation Of Eldercare
The sandwich generation, or ‘sandwich carers’, refers to adult individuals who provide unpaid care to ageing parents or older relatives while simultaneously raising their dependent children. In the UK, around 2% of the population1 provides “sandwich care,”...
The Black Book by Orhan Pamuk
Photo © Hurriyet Daily News. 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. The Black Book by Orhan Pamuk...
Middle and high school Students, Teachers, Counselors and Administrators from Wisconsin’s largest Islamic school talk about the online School experience.
Wisconsin’s largest Islamic School has been fully online for one month because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin Muslim Journal checked in to see how this new educational experience is working. Salam School of Milwaukee includes Salam Middle and High...
US MUSLIMS ARE MORE LIKELY TO FACE BIAS THAN CHRISTIANS
"Religious bias in response to a routine inquiry from a public school official, amounting to a 5 to 13% lower chance of response, reflects substantial evidence of bias," says Steve Pfaff.(Credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images) Futurity Muslims and...
Thousands of Xinjiang mosques destroyed or damaged, report finds
The Guardian Chinese region has fewer mosques and shrines than at any time since the Cultural Revolution, says thinktank. Thousands of mosques in Xinjiang have been damaged or destroyed in just three years, leaving fewer in the region than at any time...
Teachers, parents, students and administrators from Wisconsin’s largest Islamic School talk about the online school experience.
A two-part series on virtual learning at Salam School of Milwaukee. A month into fully virtual learning at Wisconsin’s largest Islamic School, Salam School of Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Muslim Journal checked in to see how this new educational experience is working out....
For Some Muslim Couples, Gender-Separate Weddings Are the Norm
Runna Othman and her husband, Mussttafa Shelo, celebrated their union with a gender-separate wedding.Credit...Sami Studios The New York Times For some Muslim brides who observe the hijab, weddings, where men and women celebrate in different...
Goat Days
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. Goat Days by Benyamin ISBN: 9780857423955 We would all...
Lady Truck Driver from Jerusalem has Passion for her Job
Mouna Photography Wearing a headset and a cap that says “Queen” in spangles, Maysa Abu Khdair, 34, looks more like a deejay or the employee of a trendy boutique than a semi-truck driver. But driving a big rig is what she does for a living, a job that she describes as...
MINORITY HEALTH FILM FESTIVAL to feature Filmmaker of American Muslim
A conversation with Director Adam Zucker Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Milwaukee Film Virtual Event...
