Zohran Mamdani is running to be New York mayor. How his Muslim faith stirred the race.
Four Candidates Respond to Democratic Primary Invitation NEW YORK (RNS) — On June 5, at the historic Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York’s mayoral candidates were invited by an interfaith panel of religious leaders to discuss their visions for the city and its religious communities. Only four candidates of the June 24 Democratic […]
Trump news at a glance: president tells Iran’s supreme leader he is ‘an easy target’ as US weighs options
Donald Trump boosted speculation over whether the US could become involved in Israel’s conflict with Tehran on Tuesday, warning Iran’s supreme leader that he was “an easy target” and that America’s “patience is wearing thin”. In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president wrote: “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ […]
Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2025
Embracing the Spirit of Sacrifice and Gratitude Happy Eid‑ul‑Adha 2025 marks one of the holiest celebrations in the Islamic calendar, honoring Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering faith and ultimate act of devotion. This year, many across the globe—including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the USA—will begin festivities on the evening of June 6, 2025, while countries like […]
‘Queens of Islam’ tells stories of historic, forgotten Muslim women rulers
Upcoming Book Challenges Stereotypes of Muslim Women Through Historical Narratives (RNS) — In “Queens of Islam: The Muslim World’s Historic Women Rulers,” journalist Tom Verde shares stories of 15 Muslim women rulers, dating back to the early Islamic era through the 17th century. The book, which comes out on July 22 and is published by […]
Man convicted in London for Quran desecration during protest
Turkish-Born Man Convicted for Quran Desecration in London A London court has convicted a Turkish-born man of a religiously aggravated public order offence after he desecrated a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate earlier this year. Hamit Coskun, 50, shouted “Islam is a religion of terrorism” while setting fire to the holy book […]
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Criticizes Hamas Response to Hostage Deal Proposal: ‘Totally Unacceptable’
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Criticizes Hamas Response to Hostage Deal Proposal: ‘Totally Unacceptable’ U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff criticized Hamas for its response to a proposed hostage and ceasefire deal, calling the response “totally unacceptable.” In a post on X, Witkoff stated that Hamas “should accept the framework proposal” that was […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov put on a boxing clinic by making pre-UFC rival quit with Islam Makhachev cornering
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov showcased high-level boxing years before dropping Conor McGregor inside the Octagon. Khabib Nurmagomedov is considered by many as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history after an undefeated 29-0 run inside the cage. He walked away from fighting after a successful lightweight title defense against Justin Gaethje at […]
As a Muslim, I believe inclusion means everyone
2023 Protests Against Inclusive School Curricula in U.S. Suburbs In 2023, out of the blue, there was an eruption of protests from parents about public school curricula in Montgomery County, Maryland; in Glendale, California (a suburb of Los Angeles); and in Detroit. They were protesting the inclusive nature of the public school curricula, which depicted […]
Eid al-Fitr vs. Eid al-Adha: What’s the Difference?
The Cultural and Social Significance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are two of the most sacred and important holidays celebrated by Muslims all over the world. Growing up in a middle-class family in Iran, we weren’t religiously observant, but at the same time these holidays played an important part […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov has big praise for UFC champion Belal Muhammad
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has big praise for reigning UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad As we know, the reigning 170-pound champion of the world is Belal Muhammad. He earned that title by dethroning Leon Edwards, and doing so in convincing fashion. As we look ahead to the immediate future, the champ faces a new challenge […]
