Unless we tackle western racism, the Gaza nightmare will be repeated elsewhere
A girl sits outside a tent in Khan Younis, Gaza, on 6 October 2025 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP)hen Haifa fell to the Zionists in April 1948, it was with the collusion of Britain’s commander in the city at the time, Major General Hugh Stockwell. In response to the...
Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024
Makani founders Nourin Abubaker and Yara Ourfali. Photograph: MakaniAmany Killawi made a breakup playlist every time she was dumped, three in all. The playlists, which feature songs such as Gotye’s Somebody That I Used to Know and Apologize by OneRepublic,...
‘Deadly Exchange’: US sends hundreds of law enforcement to Israel to learn ‘worst practices’ from IDF
Israeli security forces gather at the site of an attack near the village of al-Funduq, in the occupied West Bank, on January 6, 2025. Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN/AFP via Getty ImagesIt is not uncommon for police to drive around with their lights flashing in...
Healing benefits of Sacred Cupping: Insights from a certified Hijama practitioner
The ancient practice of cupping has continued to be used for physical, mental health including Olympic athletes and available locally by certified practitioner, Lelana Murry.In Islam, the wet cupping therapy technique Hijama (means cupping in Arabic) has...
Lessons From Surah Al-Mulk: How The Bees And Birds Teach Us About Tawakkul
Allah , the Almighty and the Most High has created us of the best stature and granted us many abilities so that we may look after our needs and those of our relatives and fellow Muslims. He has invited us to explore the earth and use it for our...
The Role of Faith-Based Schools in Supporting Minority Education
Faith-based schools’ role has been critical in providing quality education to underserved communities in Texas. These institutions offer more than just academics for minority groups such as Muslims and Latinos in Texas. They offer a safe, culturally...
Wisconsin Muslim Journal’s inspiring stories from 2024
Photo by Mouna Rashid The Salam Stars inspired award-winning author Hena Khan's 2024 graphic novel, We Are Big Time. Front Row, left to right, members of 2023-24 Salam Stars: Hya Abdeljawad, Farrah Heder, Ola Bahhur, Aamina Farooq, Safa Bahhur, Aseel...
AS’AD AbuKHALIL: Six Scenarios for Syria
The Umayyad Mosque. Damascus, Syria. (Vyacheslav Argenberg/Wikimedia Commons) It is naive to assume that the current regime in Syria will remain in place — as it is — going forward. Syria is now in a state of uneasy transition and the political-military...
Gaslighting, Manipulation, and Narcissism in the Muslim Community
“There was no me left — just him and his needs. The viler things he said, the more I tried to prove my love and worth…Verbally and emotionally, he used gaslighting and love bombing. I felt consumed in every aspect of my being. He gave the silent treatment...
Designing Bon Appétit Boards is the perfect balance of work and play for Muslim artist
Photo courtesy of Maha Imseitef Maha Imseitef makes her chocolate truffles, bite-sized cookies and frosted mini-donuts from scratch. Charcuterie boards can be ordered in either board, box or cups, and savory or sweet combinations. The magic of good food...
