ELCA elects first Black presiding bishop, calls Israel’s actions in Gaza a genocide
Bishop Yehiel Curry. Photo courtesy of Metropolitan Chicago Synod(RNS) — The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America elected its first Black leader on Wednesday (July 30) at its churchwide assembly meeting in Phoenix.The Rev. Yehiel Curry, bishop of the...
Becoming A Truly Patriotic American Muslim This Fourth of July
A protester seen with a portrait of cell bars during a protest in the town of Eriha in Idlib calling for the release of detainees held by the Syrian regime. (Photo by Muhmmad Al-Najjar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) The UN General Assembly on...
Debut Exhibition by Abstract Artist Depicts Father’s Life
Architect and painter, Sumrien Ali, showcases her first series, “My Father’s Journey”, in honor of her late father.Along with more than 14 million others, Sumrien Ali’s father, Syed Samar Ali, migrated as a child to a new country called the Islamic...
Photo Essay: Eid al-Adha prayer service for Milwaukee’s thriving Muslim community
Photos by Kamal ShkoukaniMuslims from all over the Milwaukee area gathered on Wednesday, June 28th, for Eid al-Adha prayer services at the Wisconsin Center at 555 W. Wells St. The Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM) organized the community-wide prayer...
Milwaukee’s refugee communities share their cultures at HOME: World Refugee Day
Photos by Mouna PhotographyFrey Faris and Rahel Kesis conduct a traditional Ethiopian buna ceremony, roasting coffee beans and spices.“Not everything can be shared with words,” noted Nurhayati Ali, 23, who hosted the henna booth at HOME: World Refugee Day...
UN General Assembly creates body to probe fate of Syria’s missing
A protester seen with a portrait of cell bars during a protest in the town of Eriha in Idlib calling for the release of detainees held by the Syrian regime. (Photo by Muhmmad Al-Najjar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)The UN General Assembly on...
Muslim MH Conference Continues Annually, Sparked by Cultural Insight
Photo by Cedric FauntleroyThe Muslim Mental Health Conference has become a safe space for researchers, clinicians, and community and religious leaders to come together and build a cohesive movement to benefit patients.The 15th Annual Muslim Mental Health...
Masjid Al-Qur’an’s unique Summer Day Camp nurtures meaningful connections
Photos courtesy of Masjid Al-Qu'ran Imran Davis, teacher Maryam Abu Baker's son, gets hands-on experience with beekeeping during Summer School. “What do our kids need? What are they missing?” Mariam Abu Baker of Milwaukee asked herself and her friend Dr....
Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia – in pictures
After sunset, pilgrims will travel the short distance to Muzdalifah, halfway between Arafat and Mina, to sleep in the open air. Photograph: Sajjad Hussain/AFP/Getty Images Pilgrims arrive in Arafat for part of the five-day hajj pilgrimage in which an...
A Divine Description Of Our World In The Quran
At some point in our lives, we will all hear people who say they do not believe in God because they “believe in science.” Our children are likely to hear that, too. Believing in “the science” has become a slogan everywhere from politics to entertainment in...
