Eco-Islam: How Green Muslims Put Faith In Sustainability
Ecologist, environmental educator, and the founder and director of Wisconsin Green Muslims, Huda Alkaff, has advocated for environmental justice in Wisconsin and nationwide for more than two decades. Islam offers powerful guidance for enviromental...
Interfaith delegation shows solidarity with Palestinians facing Israeli apartheid, violence, and displacement
U.S. Interfaith Journey for Justice delegates singing at the US Embassy (Photo: Will Allen-DuPraw) Two dozen members of a U.S. interfaith peace delegation were lined up August 30 shoulder-to-shoulder in the noon-hour glare across the street from the U.S....
Milwaukee Mural sends a message: Stop genocide in Gaza
Photos by Kamal Moon “Together we have demonstrated our community’s courage to stand up for what is right," said Ihsan Atta, who commissioned a mural displayed on his building in Milwaukee to protest against Israel's bombing of Gaza. “Murals are one of the...
Did Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah violate international law?
The rigged pagers were packed full of a powerful explosive often used by terror groups [Getty] Israel's attack against Hezbollah on Tuesday, which saw thousands of rigged pagers explode, resulting in at least 11 deaths and around 4,000 wounded, has seen...
Jill Stein leads Kamala Harris among Muslim voters in swing states as Palestine supporters weigh choices amid Gaza genocide
Jill Stein addresses ADC conference (Jill Stein Twitter)Earlier this month the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) held its annual convention in Dearborn, Michigan.Participants say that the first and loudest standing ovation of the event...
Afnan Musaitif’s crafts and handmade treasures reflect faith, culture and identity
Photos courtesy of Afnan Musaitif Designer Afnan Musaitif working in her studio using a laser machine to create her art pieces. The stunning craftsmanship and whimsical accents of Rosewood Decor & Gifts bring sacred feelings of home and heart into...
Weekly Briefing: Zionism is now a dirty word
“Taxi Driver” by Bayan Abu Nahla, Ink and watercolors on paper, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Palestinian Museum)Zionism is now a dirty word, and politicians are starting to turn away from it.Ron Kampeas at the Jewish Telegraph Agency asked both the Harris...
What are halal mortgages?
(The Conversation) — The growth of “halal mortgages” over the past 20 years has expanded financial access to homeownership for many Muslims. Halal mortgages provide interest-free loans in keeping with Islamic beliefs.These mortgages are available in over...
Masjid Al Quran wins Islamic Society of North America Green Award
Photos courtesy of Masjid Al QuranHafiz Shafique (center) receives ISNA’s Third Place Green Award on behalf of Masjid Al-Qur’an.Saiyid Masroor Shah, chair of the Islamic Society of North America’s Green Initiative, approached Masjid Al-Qur’an’s imam and...
Filmmakers Condemn Israeli Films at Venice Festival: ‘No Artwashing Genocide’
Around 300 filmmakers, including Palestinian director Hany Abu-Assad, have voiced their objection to the Venice Film Festival's decision to screen two Israeli films. In an open letter, the group criticized the festival's choice, highlighting growing...
