Wisconsin Classic Stage presents first ever anti-war drama—The Persians
A new Milwaukee theater company opens its first season with The Persians, an ancient play about the price of war. Two dollars from every ticket sold directly benefits WarChild, a nonprofit that protects and supports the wellbeing of children impacted by...
MWC’s Annual Revert Iftar grounded in faith, community and connection
Photos by Yaseen Najeeb On Feb 26 Islamic reverts were invited to a special community iftar hosted by the Muslim Women's Coalition. The Muslim Women’s Coalition (MWC) hosted their “Annual Revert Iftar” at Melrose Restaurant in Oak Creek for more than 150...
World Council of Churches calls on governments to hold Israel accountable for violations of international law
Scenes showing the widespread destruction of buildings and infrastructure caused by Israeli attacks during the Gaza genocide in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. February 22, 2026. (Photo: Omar Ashtawy/APA Images)Last week, the World Council of...
Geopolitical analysis of the imposed war against Iran
A billboard depicting Iran's supreme leaders since 1979 is displayed above a highway in Tehran on March 10, 2026 [AFP]In the second week of the war against Iran, it has gone beyond a local conflict, with ramifications reaching the global level. This...
Their first Ramadan: New reverts share journey to Islam
Photo by Yaseen NajeebThe annual Muslim Women's Coalition Revert Iftar at Melrose Restaurant in Oak Creek, is a welcoming event for reverts and their families to connect with the Muslim community.Like most faithful quests, Muslim reverts’ stories usually...
Reading a Juz a day as a form of familial shared Ibadah
Completing the reading of the Holy Quran during the month of Ramadan is often a personal goal of many Muslims. Some may read or recite the Quran themselves, while others may attend taraweeh prayers at a local masjid where many communities will have a...
Composting During Ramadan
Muslims are entrusted with taking care of the Earth, and there are small habits they can form to make a difference every day. One of those habits is composting. Compost is a mixture of ingredients used as plant fertilizer to improve soil’s physical,...
Leave big tech behind! How to replace Amazon, Google, X, Meta, Apple – and more
Switching to big tech alternatives is easier than you might imagine. Illustration: Jake Hawkins/The Guardian here’s not much to love about big tech these days. So many ills can be laid at its door: social media harms, misinformation, polarisation, mining...
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....
Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center honors Black Muslim families
Members of the Abdi family gather for a photo at the Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center's "Honoring the Black Muslim Family's Legacy" event. Pictured here are (back row) Sahra Ali; Ubah Abdi; Abdirahman, Selwa and Kadija Abdi; Suhayb Osman; Umalkhayr, Asma and...
