Kaaba Gets New Kiswa as New Islamic Year 1447 Begins
During a religious ceremony at the Grand Mosque, workers changed the Kiswa (the black silk cloth that covers the Sacred Kaaba in Makkah) to mark the beginning of the new Islamic year 1447 Hijri. The 2025 Kaaba’s Kiswa weights around 1415 kilograms...
Government restrictions on religion increasing worldwide
David Crary as "Government restrictions on religion increasing worldwide" for AP Government restrictions on religion have increased markedly in many places around the world, not only in authoritarian countries, but also in many of Europe’s democracies,...
Eid Al-Adha: A Joyful Gathering Amid Chilling News Reports
Lila Aryan Photography for the Wisconsin Muslim Journal A week of somber news reports could not stem the feeling of joy last Sunday as thousands of Milwaukee-area Muslims gathered to celebrate Eid al-Adha at the Wisconsin Center downtown and at...
IRC Book Review: A Quiet Revolution
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 Quiet Revolution: The Veil’s Resurgence From the Middle...
If the El Paso shooter had been Muslim
Moustafa Bayoumi as "If the El Paso shooter had been Muslim" for The Guardian Mark Lambie/AP If the El Paso shooter had been a Muslim, the entire Muslim American community would be blamed for the actions of this one person. If the El Paso shooter had been...
Writer’s Twitter Feed Reveals the Ways Arabic and Spanish are Intertwined
IFWG Publishing International David Bowles is a writer, poet, and professor who has won numerous awards for his books and has been multiply anthologized. He teaches English and Spanish literature as well as Aztec and indigenous mythology, an...
UK’s first Muslim female jockey to ride in hijab celebrates historic win at Goodwood
Amy-Clare Martin as "UK's first Muslim female jockey to ride in hijab celebrates historic win at Goodwood" for Mirror Khadijah Mellah celebrates her historic victory (Image: PA) The first British jockey to compete in a hijab secured a fairytale victory at...
Group aims to create interest-free student loan fund for Wisconsin college students
Logan Wroge as "Group aims to create interest-free student loan fund for Wisconsin college students" for Wisconsin State Journal A prominent Madison-area activist and entrepreneur is putting his sights on a new venture — providing college students with...
Mother and Daughter’s Faith Journey Leads to Islam
Mouna Photography for Wisconsin Muslim Journal Marina Zouaghi and her family moved into their new home in Oak Creek only two days ago, yet the house is orderly and welcoming to a guest, with a platter of miniature cream puffs, grapes, and nuts on the...
IRC Book Review: Mornings in Jenin
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. Mornings in Jenin Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa...
