Wisconsinites hear eye-witness account of “horrific man-made catastrophe” in Gaza
Photo by Sandra Whitehead“Let’s not forget, this is a man-made catastrophe. It is entirely preventable,” U.S. Trauma Surgeon Feroze Sidhwa said about the “horrendous” conditions in Gaza, after serving five weeks there on medical missions.“I’m a physician...
Israel/OPT: Second night of horror at al-Aqsa mosque
A second consecutive night-time attack on Palestinian worshippers at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque illustrates the sheer brutality of Israel’s apartheid, Amnesty International said today. Israeli security forces stormed the mosque compound at around 10.30 pm...
Milwaukee expert brings Ramadan fasting tips to the table
[stock photo by PNW Productions] A nutritional approach to re-introduce food into the system during suhoor and iftar can help manage energy levels during Ramadan. Muslims around the world practice intermittent fasting during Ramadan, and anyone who’s been...
Dining halls begin providing halal options
Illustration by Lily Werner. Sodexo hasn’t provided Halal dining options for Ramadan since 2020.Although Marquette University has been providing dining options for vegetarian and meat eaters, they haven’t offered Halal dining options for Ramadan in the...
Hamza Yousaf Is the First Muslim Leader of Scotland—or Any Western Democracy. Here’s What to Know
EPA photoHumza Yousaf was sworn in as Scotland’s new First Minister on Wednesday to become the first ever racial minority and Muslim to lead the country. He takes over from Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first female leader and the country’s longest-serving...
Milwaukee’s Ummah Wrestling Club shines in Wisconsin State Championship
Second grader Mikhail Bachelor of Milwaukee prepares for his preliminary match at the 2023Wisconsin Wrestling Federation Kids Folkstyle State Championship at the Alliant Energy Center inMadison. (Photo courtesy of Fardowsa Mohamed) Ummah Wrestling Club, a...
Breaking Barriers: The American Muslim Woman Leading Antitrust Reform in America
As women around the nation stand up against discrimination and defy archaic expectations, it is crucial to recognize the contributions of Muslim women in America, who serve as prominent representatives of Islam in both the public and private sphere of...
The clean water we all deserve
Billions around the world lack access to clean water, but today, with Wisconsin's growing PFAS crisis, these problems also feel very close to home. | Getty Images During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, as we fast daily from food and water from dawn...
Islamic Resource Center librarian’s top picks for Ramadan reading
In honor of Ramadan, the Islamic Resource Center (IRC) librarian, Muna Jaber, is sharing her top 10 Ramadan-themed children's books. Children between 3-5 years old and their parents are invited to join Muna every Wednesday for Preschool Storytime from noon until 1 pm....
When making exceptions for Ramadan is no longer the exception
Saif Chaudhry plays with his daughter Ariana Chaudhry, 8, on a playground near the site of an outdoor celebration of Eid al-Fitr in Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, May 13, 2021, at the end of Ramadan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (RNS) —...
