Gaza in a thousand faces
We have more than 30,000 photos in our archive from Gaza, compiled over the past two years alone. We chose more than one thousand photos, focusing on the faces of people enduring a genocidal war. Each photo is a snapshot in time of a place more than two...
Influential Women in Islamic History: Shaping the Foundations of Knowledge
Muslim women have played an integral role in shaping Islamic scholarship, contributing as hadith narrators, jurists, spiritual guides, and educators. Despite challenges, their dedication to learning and teaching has left an indelible mark on Islamic...
Al-Idrisi: A Muslim Pioneer of Modern Geography
Early geography and cartography were more art than science. Although astronomers through their study of the universe were able to theorize about such general geographical concepts like the shape of the earth, early geography was for the most part a product...
How to be a good Muslim parent during the Christmas season
Photo credit: Dawud Academy blogChristmas holiday season can be a time for Muslim parents to strengthen their children's sense of identify and belonging.“Mama, why don’t we celebrate Christmas?” 4 ½-year-old Iman asked her mother. “We celebrate Eid. Other...
A Look At The First Ever Islamic Art Week: A Groundbreaking Celebration of Creativity
The first ever Islamic Art Week has taken place between November 16th and the 22nd – setting an incredible precedent for future celebrations of Islamic art and creativity. Providing free tickets so that there was essentially no barrier of entry, having...
Muslim Matters Recap: The Christmas Edition
For Muslims in the West – whether born Muslims, or converts – the Christmas season is a time of mixed feelings. With sparkling lights and catchy music, the festive atmosphere is a contagious one… and presents a massive challenge to Muslims who are trying...
14th annual gala unveils the next chapter for Muslim Women’s Coalition
Photos by Lila Aryan PhotographyThe Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition 2024 Board of Directors, Front row, left to right, Ream Bahhur, board secretary, Dr. Dima Adl, Janan Najeeb, founder and executive director, Dr. Sahar Kayata, board treasurer, Soniya...
Somalia-Ethiopia peace deal: Türkiye succeeded where world powers failed
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Ankara. Photo: Türkiye's Communications Directorate Türkiye-mediated “historic reconciliation” between Somalia and Ethiopia is...
Syrian Activists Feared Assad’s Retaliation. His Fall Frees Them to Speak Openly.
People celebrate with the Syrian opposition flag, in Damascus, on Dec. 10, 2024. Photo: Omar Haj Kadour/AFP via Getty Images Early on the morning of December 8, Suhail AlGhazi did the unthinkable: He spoke with his family in Syria openly, and without fear....
MWC’s rebranding and marketing show who Muslim women really are
Muslim Women's Coalition's new billboard ad highlights the professionalism of Muslim women and includes Muslim doctors (left to right) Reem Mahjoub, D.M.D., Fatoumata Ceesay M.D., Hanadi BuAli, M.D. and Hina Nazar, M.D. Close observers notice the Muslim...
