Rajab to Ramadan
Isam does not rush the believer into transformation. Instead, it invites the heart to arrive slowly, intentionally, and with awareness. The journey to Ramadan is not meant to begin on the first night of fasting, but months before—through quiet reflection,...
Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival ends by showcasing stories of hope and resilience
While opening night was a hit, the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival proved it’s line-up of films followed by talk backs and creative after film experiences could bring people back to the Oriental Theatre multiple times a day during its four day run. Marilyn...
First day of Ramadan is Monday, May 6th
Jordyn Imhoff as "Why Ramadan is More Important Now Than Ever" on Arab America As Ramadan approaches this Monday, it’s important to understand the special significance of Ramadan during a difficult time in American history, it’s important to first know...
Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota introduces bill to protect Palestinian Children
Leah Muskin-Pierret as "BREAKING: New bill in Congress Supports Palestinian Rights!" on US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota just reintroduced her legislation in Congress that would prohibit tax dollars from funding the...
A Successful Opening Night For One Of The Country’s Leading Muslim Film Festivals!
On Thursday, April 25th, nearly 400 people came out to the Oriental Theatre for the 5th Annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival's opening night film, Same God. Kicking off four days of films, this year's festival was unique in many ways. It was the first...
IRC Book Review: The Apple Tree (The Prophet Says Series)
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. The Apple Tree (The Prophet Says Series) by Mariam...
Will Good Triumph over Evil?
Dr. James J. Zogby as "Bringing Light to the Darkness" on Arab American Institute Daily, we are inundated by a numbing and dizzying array of outrageous horrors and painful tragedies occurring both here at home and abroad. There are reports of: families...
Sellout Crowd expected for Same God
Milwaukee Film, Black Lens and the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition are expecting a packed Oriental Theatre on Thursday, April 25th at 7:00 pm. The collaborating partners will be hosting the 5th Annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival which opens with the...
IRC Book Review: Lailah’s Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story
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. Lailah’s Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story by Reem Faruqi,...
The Sri Lanka Massacre; view of a Sri Lankan Muslim
Sound Vision as "Sri Lanka: Thinking Points and Talking Points" on Sound Vision Close to 300 Christians celebrating their holiest day, Easter, were murdered by suicide terrorists, and about 500 were injured in Sri Lanka on Sunday. We stand in solidarity...
