Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to give keynote for Wisconsin unity event
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) will join Wisconsin community leaders Sunday in a show of unity against rising intimidation and political violence. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar will deliver the keynote address at the Faith, Unity and Community Gathering...
A Somali refugee just became the director of the Seattle clinic where she was cared for as a child
Alaa Elassar as "A Somali refugee just became the director of the Seattle clinic where she was cared for as a child" for CNN Courtesy of Faiza Ibrahim Dr. Anisa Ibrahim, picture on her graduation day, is now directing the same Seattle clinic that took care...
Russian trolls orchestrated 2016 clash at Houston Islamic center, new Senate intel report recalls
Todd J. Gillman as "Russian trolls orchestrated 2016 clash at Houston Islamic center, new Senate intel report recalls" for News Politics Muslims gather at the Islamic Da'Wah Center in Houston for a holiday festival on Jan. 20, 2005. The mosque was...
Dr. Mushir Hassan: Good Medicine and Good Works at Ascension Elmbrook
The image of the elderly white male doctor delivering babies and taking out gallbladders has been replaced by a tapestry of doctors of every race, religion, and gender. Patients can now be assured they are getting the best medical care the world has...
IRC Book Review: Islam and Ecology
Mirianne Marcich, volunteer 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. Islam and Ecology, A Bestowed Trust Islam and Ecology,...
Chicago History Museum shares stories of ‘American Medina’ in new exhibit
Emily McFarlan Miller as "Chicago History Museum shares stories of 'American Medina' in new exhibit" for Religion News An original artwork by Muslim convert and muralist Trinidad Castillo, on display in the new exhibition called “American Medina: Stories...
Our Peaceful Home Brings Awareness to Domestic Violence
On Friday, October 18, Shaykh Noman Hussain, the religious director of ISM West, Masjid al-Noor, gave a twenty minute khutbah on the subject of abuse in the Muslim family. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Imam’s sermon to almost...
Supporting Muslim Teens in Face of Islamophobia — in Their Own Schools
Farida Jhabvala Romero as "Supporting Muslim Teens in Face of Islamophobia - in Their Own Schools" for KQED News Ryan Aridin, 14, learns about Muslim culture and how to counter Islamophobia in school during the Islamic Networks Group Youth Speakers...
This ballet school is for Muslim kids and it uses poetry instead of music
Faima Bakar as "This ballet school is for Muslim kids and it uses poetry instead of music" for Metro Grace & Poise Academy is the ‘world’s first’ ballet school bringing the dance to the Muslim community (Picture: Guy Corbishley / Alamy Live News) Two...
Salous Business Grows Along with His Community
A thriving southeastern Wisconsin Muslim community of about 25,000 has seen rapid growth in its institutions matched by growth in its businesses. That has injected a vital new element into Milwaukee’s Southside economy. With this growth has come...
