Three Paths, One Horizon
(Left to right) Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, Imam Jamil Al-Amin, and Malcolm XThe story of Islam in America is often told in fragments – moments of protest and prayer, of awakening and struggle, of communities finding themselves while trying to be fully seen...
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...
It is time for justice and accountability in Syria
An aerial view shows the infamous Sednaya military prison, just north of Damascus on December 9, 2024 [Ghaith Alsayed/AP] The Syrian regime has collapsed. President Bashar al-Assad has left the country and Syrians are jubilant. Images of Syrians liberated...
Prophetic Lessons for Modern Minimalists
Minimalism is a philosophical attribute that advocates for owing fewer possessions and relinquishing all unnecessary things. In other words, it is a conscious decision to live with less material possessions, and refrain from excessive materialism and...
Mother and author explores crossing borders and the search for dignity in Palestine
Photos courtesy of Christa Bruhn As an American mother of three Palestinian children, Christa Bruhn has spent many years pursuing answers to vital questions concerning justice and liberation for the Palestinian people. Her 2023 book Crossing Borders: The...
What Is Your Mission In Life?
Once Khalifa Abu Bakr, may God be pleased with him, noticed a bird on a tree. He sighed deeply saying “O, bird! How lucky you are! You sit on the tree, you eat from the fruit, then fly away, you fear no accountability or punishment. I wish I was like...
Theater production ‘Cutting the Tightrope’ tackles censorship — and genocide — head-on
Issam Al Ghussain in “Cutting The Tightrope: (Photo: Ali Wright) When, in January, Arts Council England updated its requirements for funding to warn against “political” art, there was such outrage among artists that a month later it issued an extraordinary...
Madison chef pursues the best qualities in business and cultural cuisine
Photos courtesy of Sultan Restaurant Chef Sultan Ahmed believes in protecting small, local, regional farms and supply chains for a healthier, sustainable food model for communities and his restaurant. Downtown Madison is home to many fabulous restaurants,...
17-Year-Old Nila Ibrahimi Wins International Children’s Peace Prize for Defending Afghan Girls’ Rights
In Amsterdam, Nila Ibrahimi, a 17-year-old Afghan refugee residing in Canada, was awarded the International Children’s Peace Prize. The recognition, given by KidsRights and presented by Yemeni Nobel laureate Tawakkol Karman, highlighted Nila’s relentless...
Israel: Beginning of the End
Israeli protest in Tel Aviv calling for an agreement to release Israelis held captive or hostage, Sept. 1, 2024. (Nizzan Cohen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0)Contrary to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s bellicose July 24 speech before a joint session of...
