College MSAs Hold Space for Community During Ramadan
For many colleges and universities, Ramadan can be the busiest time of the year, attracting both Muslim and non-Muslim students alike. Many Muslim Student Associations (MSAs) hold special events and programs to help support Muslim students and faculty...
10 Lessons After 10 Years Of Marriage
I can’t believe that l celebrated 10 years of marriage with my husband this December, mashaAllah! These 10 years feel like it has been just a month but also 100 years at the same time. There have been good times and bad times and everything in between. To...
Centuries-old bond between Istanbul with its cats continues
Every corner of Istanbul is home to cats, including this one resting inside a mosque, Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 17, 2025. (AA Photo)Istanbul, which has hosted many civilizations throughout history, is known not only for its historical and cultural richness...
Political scientist Norman Finkelstein to Wisconsin: “There was no war in Gaza. There was genocide.”
Photos by Cherrie Hanson Prominent political scientist and fierce critic of Israel, Norman Finkelstein, Ph.D., visited the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for a public conversation with Students for Justice in Palestine. “The biggest falsehood about Gaza...
8 things Masjids can do during Black History Month
What would a Masjid have to do with Black History Month? Plenty.As an institution of Islamic education and outreach to neighbors and the general public, Masjids must play an active role during Black History Month. Members of Masjids' adminstration and...
Addressing Hispanophobia and Embracing Our Latino Neighbors
At a booth at the 22nd Annual Hispanic Muslim Day at North Hudson Islamic Education CenterIn the September 10, 2024 U.S. presidential debate, both the Democratic and Republican nominees took turns taking shots at one another during primetime. One of the...
Rumaneh Nourish skin care inspired by tradition and natural, non-toxic ingredients
Photos courtesy of Rumaneh Nourish Rumaneh Nourish's product line focuses on simple, nontoxic, easy to read labels with ingredients from fruits, plants and minerals. The simple, satisfying holistic products of Rumaneh Nourish are rooted in self-care from...
6 Surprising Reasons Behind The Decline Of Muslim Contributions To Science And Innovation
Throughout history, Muslims have played a crucial role in shaping the intellectual and scientific landscape of the world, from luminaries such as Ibn Sina in medicine, Al-Haytham in optics, and Al-Khwarizmi in mathematics, Muslim scholars once laid the...
The Empire Self-Destructs
And Then the World Blew Up - by Mr. FishThe billionaires, Christian fascists, grifters, psychopaths, imbeciles, narcissists and deviants who have seized control of Congress, the White House and the courts, are cannibalizing the machinery of state. These...
Brady Street’s ultimate sandwich shop serves up mega portions of healthy food
Photos by Cherrie Hanson Co-owners and longtime friends, Adham Awadalla and Wael Elsayed combine their skills and strengths for their first restaurant partnership. The gourmet, halal sub sandwiches of Megawich - The Ultimate Sandwich are a welcome addition...
