Adopt a Convert This Ramadan: A Family Guide to Compassion
During the month of Ramadan, many families seek meaningful ways to increase their good deeds and enrich their worship. Ramadan was prescribed as a means of attaining God-consciousness through fasting, a practice observed by faith communities before us. ...
‘Next Year In Person’: Wisconsin Faithful Celebrate Major Religious Holidays Online
Miranda Suarez for Wisconsin Public Radio Islamic Center of America As the COVID-19 pandemic makes meeting in mosques, temples and churches nearly impossible, Wisconsin’s faithful are figuring out ways to celebrate some of the biggest religious events of...
Top Muslim political group backs Biden
Holly Otterbein for Politico Former Vice President Joe Biden. | Matt Rourke, File/AP Photo A group allied to Bernie Sanders is endorsing Joe Biden after the Vermont senator threw his weight behind the presumptive Democratic nominee this week. Emgage, which...
Covid-19 and Children’s psychological health: Milwaukee Child Psychiatrist Dr. Azar Yunus shares tips
Wisconsin’s Covid-19 deaths surpassed 150 last week, the state’s businesses saw a 52% decrease in foot traffic compared to end of March 2019 and state unemployment claims have soared, according to reports in The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. With all this...
IRC Book Review: The Weight of our Sky
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 Weight of Our Sky The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf...
Praying in time of COVID-19: How world’s largest mosques adapted
Arwa Ibrahim for Al Jazeera News Anadolu/ Al Jazeera For weeks now, mosques worldwide have taken a series of measures aimed at curbing the spread of the new coronavirus. As an increasing number of countries announced lockdowns, so did mosques, with many...
Book on Muslim-Christian Dialogues Reveals Milwaukee’s Central Role
A book published earlier this year by Marquette University Press reveals the central role Milwaukee played in the development of interfaith dialogue, both in the United States and globally. The book uncovers the influence of the Muslim-Christian dialogue...
Fiqh Council of North America Releases Dates for Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr 2020 (1414 A.H.)
According to the Fiqh Council of North America, the first day of fasting Ramadan will be Friday, April 24, 2020. You who believe, fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may be mindful of God. Fast for a...
Faith Leaders Across Wisconsin Reject Efforts by State Legislators to Open Houses of Worship During Holy Days
Wisconsin faith leaders across the state responded to efforts by GOP legislators to end Governor Ever's moratorium that has kept houses of worship closed during the Safer-At-Home order. The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee cabinet wrote the...
WMCA Endorsements Emphasize Positive Relationships Between Muslim Community and Candidates
It has been a roller coaster ride, but it looks as though Wisconsin’s April 7 Democratic primary, local, and statewide judicial election is going ahead as planned. The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance first announced its candidate endorsements on March 25....
