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 […]
Over 24 Million Iftar Meals Distributed at Makkah and Madinah’s Holy Mosques in Ramzan
Over 24 Million Iftar Meals Distributed at Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque During Ramadan During the holy month of Ramadan, more than 24 million Iftar meals were given out at two of Islam’s most sacred places—the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina. This generous effort was part of an initiative to […]
India’s parliament passes bill that would change Muslim land endowments
India’s Parliament Passes Controversial Bill on Muslim Land Endowments SRINAGAR, India (AP) — India’s parliament passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments while Muslim groups and opposition parties protested the move. Controversial Indian Bill Alters Muslim Waqf Land Management, Sparks Criticism The […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘stepped in’ to stop Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria says UFC legend
Khabib Nurmagomedov still isn’t keen on the idea of Ilia Topuria immediately fighting Islam Makhachev following his move up to 155lbs. When Ilia Topuria shockingly vacated his featherweight title recently, it seemed inevitable that he would be the next title challenger for Islam Makhachev. Despite that, following Justin Gaethje’s recent win over Rafael Fiziev, Makhachev’s […]
12-year-old accused of hate crime after 2 Muslim students attacked at Connecticut school
12-Year-Old Connecticut Student Accused of Hate Crime Against Muslim Classmates A 12-year-old Connecticut student who police say assaulted two of her Muslim classmates has been accused of a hate crime in the attack. Four seventh-grade students were involved in an altercation at Wallace Middle School in Waterbury, Connecticut, earlier this month, and two 13-year-old Muslim […]
‘Fear is definitely present’: Muslim students react to Trump campus detentions
Columbia Professors Advise Students Against Reporting on ICE Detention Case (RNS) — A journalism student studying for her master’s degree at Columbia University, a young woman who asked to be identified simply as Elena, expected to be pushed by her professors to vigorously report the news on campus and beyond. But after fellow Columbia graduate […]
For Muslims with eating disorders, Ramadan fasting can present health and spiritual challenges
(RNS) — Muslims around the world are celebrating Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and a time for spiritual reflection, humility and prayer. The holiday is marked by fasting from dawn to dusk for the 30 days, a spiritual observance required of Muslims as one of the five foundational pillars of Islam. […]
Israeli settlers accused of major livestock theft in West Bank
Police Intervene Following Theft of 50 Sheep from Settler Outpost The statement said police had intervened after receiving a report regarding the theft of 50 sheep from Zohar’s farm – a settler outpost run by Zohar Sabah, an Israeli targeted in November by United States sanctions against settlers involved in acts of violence. Haitham Suleiman […]
