Naureen Akhter: An accidental career in politics
Naureen Akhter didn’t prepare for a career in politics. And then, the 2016 elections happened. Following the election of President Donald Trump, Akhter started a group to cater for Muslim Americans called Muslims For Progress, where they held voter...
First Islamic cryptocurrency exchange aims to serve Muslims worldwide
ADAB Solutions, a financial services firm registered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), recently announced its plans to launch the world’s first Shariah-compliant cryptocurrency exchange. Shariah law, or Islamic law, is derived from the religious teachings...
Kashou Carpets to close its Persian rug business after 108 years
After 108 years in Milwaukee, Bob Kashou, owner of Kashou Carpets, one of the oldest carpet stores in the country, announced the beloved East Side store will be liquidating its inventory and closing its doors by the end of 2018. Kashou has been tracking...
How two million hajj pilgrims avoid getting lost in translation
Lost in translation? Not in Mecca, thanks to a dedicated squad of interpreters that help 2 million Muslims speaking dozens of languages at the annual hajj pilgrimage. The 6-day hajj, which ended yesterday and culminates with the Eidul Adha holiday today,...
Malcolm X on his 1964 pilgrimage to Makkah
Letter from Mecca - Malcolm X April, 1964 Mecca 1964 - Never have I witnessed such sincere hospitality and overwhelming spirit of true brotherhood as is practiced by people of all colors and races here in this Ancient Holy Land, the home of Abraham,...
A Daughter’s Love: Nabra Nelson brings a Nubian life and folklore to the stage
As the force behind community engagement efforts for the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Nabra Nelson has worked as a director and deviser with performing arts groups around the country. Born in California, she spent much of her formative years growing up in...
IRC Book Review: The Islamic Jesus
Elise Bellin, MLIS is the IRC Librarian and this book review is part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. The Islamic Jesus: How the King of the Jews Became a Prophet of the Muslims...
Steady growth for Muslim tourism industry brings profit and problems
Islamic Travels and Tours is a boutique agency tailored to attend to the complete needs of the Muslim traveler in South Africa. In addition to organizing shark cage dives, whale watches, and bungee jumps, it will plan honeymoons for Muslim couples, arrange...
Bringing food and comfort to the hungry while connecting bridges across communities
Members of the Islamic Center of Milwaukee have been providing quarterly meals for the hungry and homeless of metro Milwaukee for the past fifteen years, and find the experience rewarding both personally and as an expression of faith. Referred to as...
Muslim prayer at St. Croix County board meeting stirs controversy with some residents
In St. Croix County, Wisconsin, residents are speaking out over the invitation of a local Islamic Society representative to deliver the opening invocation at the county’s board meeting. The county administrator asked for an invocation from the Muslim...
