Sumud Flotilla Member Greta Thunberg ‘Absolutely Disgusted’ by Global Silence on Gaza Genocide
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg attends a solidarity with Palestine event on December 6, 2024 in Mannheim, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)Activist Greta Thunberg on Wednesday expressed her contempt for the international community for its continued...
6 tips for balancing individualism and collectivism in a modern world
Living in the West, many of us have been taught to value our personal achievements and oftentimes, give little thought to pursuits that benefit the community as a whole. In Islam however, the beauty of our religion is how it gracefully entwines aspects of...
How a midlife crisis started Wisconsin’s new Albanian organization
Albanian language students and their teacher Albana Zagloul celebrated Albanian Independence Day Nov. 28 during class at the Oak Creek Library. By all accounts, longtime Milwaukee Muslim community member Albana Zagloul has just gone through a midlife...
World Court hearing on legality of Israeli occupation ends following week of testimony
HON. YVONNE DAUSAB, MINISTER OF JUSTICE OF NAMIBIA, JOINED REPRESENTATIVES OF OVER 50 NATIONS IN PRESENTING TESTIMONY TO THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE ON THE LEGALITY OF THE ISRAELI OCCUPATION. (PHOTO: INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE)Israel and its...
What do Muslims believe and do? Understanding the 5 pillars of Islam
Muslim women break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Muslim Girl/ DigitalVision via Getty ImagesFor people who would like to learn more about Islam, The Conversation is publishing a series of articles, available on our website or as six emails...
From the sea to the river, Palestine will live forever!
Janan Najeeb, convener of the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine, at the rally and press conference at City Hall on Nov. 9 When I was invited to write this brief article on my perspective as a Palestinian American, I found myself writing and...
Navigating the Crises of Our Times through Dawah
The Muslim World is currently grappling with overwhelming challenges, including oppression, persecution, political instability, natural disasters, famine, disease, and even genocide. These issues collectively afflict the ummah, or Muslim community, and...
Redefining Beauty Standards for Women
Before you read this article, I’d like you to stop and think of a woman you really admire: someone you love to spend time with and who inspires you. Have you thought of someone? Maybe it’s your mom, sister, aunt, daughter, or best friend? Now think of a...
Salam School celebrates Islamic universities’ contributions and cultures
Photos by Kamal Moon (Left to right) Qamar Abdeljawad, Noor Shanaa, Hidayat Yusuf, Sulaiman AbdulShukur, Yakup Fazal and Idris Mohammad Ayub welcomed guests to the Malaysia exhibit at Salam School's Multilingual Day festival. Growing up in Milwaukee’s...
In the ashes of my Gaza home
When Eman's family fled Maghazi for Rafah, they didn't know they would never be able to go back to their beloved family home. [Getty]"Your entire home was obliterated!” exclaimed one of our neighbours with a tremor in his voice, his eyes wide with shock.I...
