Reimagining Bioscience Curriculum for Muslim High School Students
In the United States, it is estimated that there are currently 350-450 full-time Islamic schools with an enrollment of nearly 100,000 Muslim students according to the Islamic Schools League of America. These schools have come a long way from their modest...
Several Wisconsin Muslims win elections on Tuesday
Islamic organizations around the country reported an increased interest by Muslims to run for public office. These past few years in the United States, motivated by the Muslim ban at the beginning of President Trump's term and the rapid increase in...
Salam School Seniors host 9th Annual Convention
On Saturday, March 9th, Salam School hosted their 9th Annual Student Convention. Every year, the all-day convention is completely organized by the senior class, with funds being used to pay for their senior trip. At the same time, the convention creates an...
IRC Book Review: Dear Blue 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. Dear Blue Sky by Mary Sullivan, © 2012...
Islamic Fiqh Council declares dates for Ramadan 2019 (1440 AH)
The Fiqh Council of North America as "Ramadan and Eid in North America" on Moon Sighting The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable method for determining the beginning of the Islamic lunar months...
MIAD Art Exhibition Highlights Multi-Dimensional Identities
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design’s (MIAD) Frederick Layton Gallery recently concluded an extensive exhibition, I Contain Multitudes. The exhibit invited viewers to examine how multiculturalism and differing social norms affect the artists, as well...
IRC Book Review: An Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy
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. An Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy by Ghani Alani, ©...
As They Profited From the Opioid Crisis, Sacklers Funded Anti-Muslim Network
Alex Kotch as As They Profited From the Opioid Crisis, Sacklers Funded Anti-Muslim Network on Sludge an independent, ad-free investigative news site covering money in politics. The family that owns OxyContin producer Purdue Pharma donated to anti-Muslim...
1100 attend vigil in solidarity with local Muslim community after New Zealand Massacre
They streamed in by the hundreds, families and clergy, elected officials and students, advocacy leaders, law enforcement officials and neighbors. They represented different faiths, races and ethnicities but they all came for the same reason, to show their...
IRC Book Review: This Muslim American Life: Dispatches From The War On Terror
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. This Muslim American Life: Dispatches From The War On...
