Adopt a Convert This Ramadan: A Family Guide to Compassion
During the month of Ramadan, many families seek meaningful ways to increase their good deeds and enrich their worship. Ramadan was prescribed as a means of attaining God-consciousness through fasting, a practice observed by faith communities before us. ...
Longtime beloved Salam School teacher retires
Photos courtesy of Khadijah Mohammad-Yagham Khadijah Mohammad-Yagham, known to generations of students as "Sister Khadijah," pictured above at her daughter Alaa Shareef's wedding in 2019, taught at Salam School in Milwaukee for 29 years. When Islamic...
Hiking group for Muslim women breaks barriers as hundreds flock to the outdoors
Nasrieen Habib, pictured October 28, 2024, is the founder of Hiking Hijabies. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan JournalWhen Nasrieen Habib launched a hiking group for Muslim women in 2022, she didn’t know if anyone would show up.Nine women responded to her...
How One Designer’s Journey Created Japan’s First Hijab Brand
Japanese fashion designer Kobayashi Kaori’s journey into hijab-making began with an unexpected spark of inspiration during her first trip to Malaysia in 2017. Taken by the beautiful array of hijabs she saw, she was drawn to their vibrant colors and...
Steep & Brew, a Madison original, is well connected to its community
Photos courtesy of Steep & Brew Keeping the well known Steep & Brew coffee house alive and well in the Madison area, Saad Khalifa bought the shop next door to his yogurt shop a dozen years ago. Every thriving community needs their locally-roasted...
One-third of Jewish-American teens say they ‘sympathise’ with Hamas, Israeli government poll shows
A small group of pro-Israel demonstrators and counter-protestors gather in front of Columbia University on 27 August 2024 in New York City (Spencer Platt/AFP)More than one-third of American-Jewish teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 agree with the...
A Look at The Culture of Sea Shanties in the Arabian Gulf
The Persian Gulf, also called the Arabian Gulf, is a fascinating place. A place that’s elicited various cultures connecting the Middle East to India, East Africa, Southeast Asia, and even China. For decades merchants have gathered for trade, exchanging...
Madison’s Silk Road restaurant offers a journey through Central Asian cuisine
Photos courtesy of Manuchehr Kholov Having worked in restaurants for a dozen years, chef Kholov was ready to open his own restaurant and serve a variety of traditional dishes he loves. Nestled in the heart of Madison’s Bram’s Addition neighborhood is...
A Look Into How Hollywood Has Portrayed Muslims Throughout History
Like so many of my generation, I was ‘raised’ in a sense by TV and movies, from watching Jackie Chan and Jim Carrey as a child to my adolescence filled with the Hard R action of John Woo and Tarantino to my adulthood in which films have become akin to a...
Empowering South Asian Voices: Bridging the Media Diversity Gap
With over 5.4 million South Asians residing in the United States, this vibrant and rapidly growing community now surpasses the population of 25 U.S. states, including Utah and Oregon. Despite the size and diversity of this group—which includes people from...
