Chicago trauma surgeon shares eyewitness account about working in Gaza
Photos by Sandra Whitehead Chicago emergency medicine physician Thaer Ahmad, M.D., talks about recent experiences in Gaza, serving patients wounded by the Israeli military. “We’ve reached a point where it not a single truck of medical aid or humanitarian...
The Muslim American: Forging Faith and Action
I can speak for the generation that grew up in the 80s and 90s, whose parents were immigrants from the East. Most of us went to public schools while our parents settled down, got us educated, and often scrambled to convince us of our Islamic identity,...
Celebrating an amazing first year at the Islamic Resource Center Library
Photos by Cherrie Hanson Islamic Resource Center librarian Jenny Wegener loves books! In her first year she added over 300 books to the catalog. A year has gone by since librarian Jenny Wegener was hired to manage the Islamic Resource Center (IRC) library...
Addressing Global Wealth Inequality: Insights from Nahjul Balagha
The recent Oxfam report reveals a staggering increase of $42 trillion in wealth among the richest 1% over the past decade, while taxes on them have reached historic lows. The widening wealth gap between the rich and the rest of the population leads to...
Frontline Voices: Palestinian Reporters’ Gaza War Coverage Nets 4 Nobel Peace Prize Nominations
In a bold recognition of courage amidst conflict, four Palestinian journalists have been nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. Their fearless reporting throughout the Gaza war has brought global attention to the human stories behind the...
Milwaukee Muslims celebrate Br. Will Perry’s service
Photo by Fardowsa Mohamed More than 150 people visited the Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center last Friday to celebrate the service of Br. Will Perry (4th from left). Among them were (left-right) Islamic Society of Milwaukee Imam Amir Hamza, Br. Assad, Sheikh...
The History and Significance of the Arbaeen Walk
Many Muslims have begun the journey to the shrine of Imam Hussain, known as the Arbaeen Walk. Here’s everything you need to know about its significance and history.Every year, millions of Muslims walk to the city of Karbala, Iraq, the final resting place...
Western media can be held legally accountable for its role in the Gaza genocide
Screenshot from November 18, 2023, CNN report by Jake Tapper that disseminated now debunked sources and testimonies of sexual violence on October 7. These false testimonies were used to justify the Israeli genocide in Gaza.The ruthlessness of the Israeli...
Wisconsin Ceasefire-in-Gaza advocates to DNC: “No more bombs”
Photo by Alec Ozawa Wisconsinites joined ceasefire advocates from across the nation last week to protest the Democratic National Convention for failing to call for an arms embargo on weapons to Israel. About 150 Wisconsin Ceasefire-in-Gaza advocates joined...
Neurology & Qur’an Speak About Smartest Bird on Earth
Latest research shows a very unexpected candidate for the top position in animal intelligence, the black bird. The hoopoe bird is considered the smartest bird on earth. Neurology research shows that the hoopoe bird has a highly developed brain. Birds are...
