‘A Declaration of War’: Israel Accused of Bombing Iranian Consulate in Syria
Iranian and Syrian officials on Monday accused Israel of bombing Iran's consulate in Damascus, an attack one expert called a "war-abetting escalation" that U.S. President Joe Biden "claimed he was preventing" in the Middle East.Seven people including...
Cat Cafe to De-Stress Residents Opens in Gaza Strip
Following the popularity of the global cat cafe trend, a cat cafe has opened up in the besieged Gaza Strip, allowing visitors to enjoy their beverages while hanging out and playing with cats. The Meow Cafe is run by 52-year-old Naema Mabed, who created...
Inclusive “Islamic Inspired” show to open in Muslim-owned art gallery
Photos courtesy of Nadia AlkhunNadia is a genetic engineer, biotechnologist and professional artist. Her gallery provides a lovely space to give back to the community and socialize while enjoying beautiful artwork.Nadia Alkhun describes herself as a...
Muslim countries are suffering because of climate change, and the Muslim diaspora are making it worse
As July marks the hottest month in recorded history, cries for collective global climate action have grown louder, but is anyone listening?Temperatures across the world rose to unprecedented levels while the most vulnerable countries, such as Pakistan,...
‘We cannot be selective with justice’: Texas congressional candidate Pervez Agwan is standing up to AIPAC
In 2021 the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) launched a new super PAC so they could directly spend money in the 2022 elections.AIPAC spent a lot. They poured over $26 million into the Democratic primaries via their United Democracy Project...
Franklin’s civic-minded Muslims play positive role in the community
(Left-right) Franklin Finance Committee member Mohammad Nowman, school board member of Franklin Public Schools Maqsood Khan, M.D., Mayor John Nelson and Alderman Yousef Hasan met with Wisconsin Muslim Journal to discuss Muslim civic engagement.“As Muslim...
USCMO Condemns Church Burnings, Blasphemy Mob Vigilantism in Punjab, Pakistan
Had God not decreed to repel some people by means of others demolition would certainly have come to many hermitages, and churches, and synagogues, and mosques in which the name of God is much mentioned in praise. Nor shall you spread corruption in the...
Faith leaders call for repentance and spiritual reformation to address climate change
Bhai Mohinder Singh, center, and other religious leaders chant on stage during a climate repentance ceremony at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago on Aug. 15, 2023. Photo by Lauren Pond for RNS CHICAGO (RNS) — Dealing with the climate...
Eat Halal Milwaukee inspires growing number of Greater Milwaukee restaurants to offer halal dishes
Eat Halal Milwaukee, a campaign to diversify halal dining, lists 46 Greater Milwaukee restaurants offering halal options year-round. “To hear about all the different cuisines we can try and to have access to new restaurants is so exciting!” said Hanan...
Parliament of the World’s Religions hopes to harness faith to address world’s ills
Jasmeen Kaur and other members of the Sikh Religious Society of Palatine prepare to participate in the Parade of Faiths in downtown Chicago on Aug. 13, 2023. The parade preceded the Parliament of the World's Religions, which began Aug. 14. Photo by Lauren...