My First Ramadan As A Convert: The Lengths Small Acts of Kindness Can Go
I embraced Islam at the end of August 2000, over twenty-five years ago. Ramadan arrived just three months later, beginning in late November and stretching into late December. It was the year Ramadan coincided with the heart of the American holiday season....
Masjid Al-Noor’s Interfaith Iftar becomes a Brookfield tradition
Photos by Sandra Whitehead(Left to right) Shahida Munim, M.D., invited her friend Barbara Mangiafico of Sussex to Masjid Al-Noor's interfaith iftar last week. Mangiafico invited her friends Jean Conner, Cristine Madden and Jamie Thomson of Sussex....
New Gallup poll shows support for Israel at record low
Members of the U.S. military carry the flags of Israel and the United States before the arrival of then Israeli Minister of Defense Avigdor Lieberman in Washington on April 26, 2018. (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)A new Gallup poll shows that...
Honoring Women’s Day: Celebrating Resilient Women of Islamic History
Arab Woman Coming To Mosque Building Muslim Credit: gmast3rThe early days of Islam saw some of the most inspiring women whose resilience, leadership, and dedication set a powerful example for generations to come. Here are a few of the most revered women...
Local Muslim women’s collective explores ‘Third Culture’ identity
Photos courtesy of Third Culture Third Culture co-founder, Samiha Fatayer, at their outdoor event last fall in Bayview's Zillman Park. In the last few years, in the midst of systemic racism and horrific injustices, creative communities have had substantial...
Trailblazers in Sports: The Most Famous Muslim Female Athletes of All Time
Muslim Female athletes have broken barriers and challenged stereotypes throughout history, making a lasting impact on the world of sports. These women have shown exceptional talent, resilience, and determination throughout their careers. Here’s a look at...
10 Beautiful Ramadan Traditions From Around the World
With more than two billion Muslims around the world coming together to celebrate Ramadan, the beautiful diversity of cultures, practices, and celebrations that make up the Muslim experience of Ramadan is something to treasure and appreciate. In the spirit...
WMCA Advocacy Day: Wisconsin Muslims learn to lobby
Photo by Hamza Zuberi Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance's first Advocacy Day, Feb. 19, drew participants from Milwaukee and Madison. American Muslims often lament their lack of political clout. Many blame themselves. Other groups influence legislators; why...
USAID Closure: Employees Tearfully Clear Desks in Final Goodbye
Thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees were given just 15 minutes to clear their workspaces as the Trump administration dismantled the agency. Under the watchful eyes of federal officers, employees, many in tears, packed...
Ramadan in Gaza: Ruins and unshakable faith
Children play in a neighbourhood decorated for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on February 28, 2025 [Eyad Baba/AFP]Ramadan has come to devastated Gaza. While the rest of the world embarks with a festive mood on...
