Manikfan: A Man in a Million
By Mohammad Nasir Jawed “We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.” – J.K. R
Muslims across America are endorsing Bernie Sander
By M. Muhammad Ahmed As the 2020 US presidential elections are heating up, American Muslims across the country are overwhelmingly backing Bernie Sanders as the Democratic presiden
10 Things You Use Every Day That Are Invented by Muslims
by Sumeyye Copoglu Along with the first university, and even the toothbrush, there are many surprising Muslim inventions that have shaped the world in which we live today. The
Georgian Muslims are strangers in their own country
by Inga Popovaite The Republic of Georgia is an avowedly Christian country, but one out of every ten Georgian citizens is Muslim. Eye-catching headlines in recent months hav
ISPU’s Muslims for American Progress Project
by Fatima Ahmed With an increase in the negative portrayal of Muslims in the media, it is hardly a surprise that Islamophobia and Islamophobic incidents are on the rise. The Am
7 Muslim-American Women to Celebrate on International Women’s Day 2017
by Fatima Ahmed Muslim women often find themselves underrepresented in our society. Too often they find themselves unfairly represented because they are women and misrepresented b
Black Muslim Hip Hop Artists Take on “Agent Orange” at the Grammys
by Fatima Ahmed In today’s politically charged climate, the Grammys found themselves becoming a platform for numerous stars to voice their political stances. From Paris Jackson
The Powerful Ways Japanese-Americans have Shown Solidarity with Muslims
by Fatima Ahmed - Follow @fattya123 The Japanese-American community has seen many atrocities during the second World War. As per Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066 issued in 1942,
Hajj: Sea of Humanity
By Siraj Wahab in Arafat, Arab News, -- sirajwahab@arabnews.com Two places stand in great prominence on the wide plains of Arafat. One is the gigantic Namira Mosque, where the
Saudis Risk New Muslim division with Proposal to Move Prophet’s (s) Maqam
Second-holiest site in Islam attracts millions of pilgrims each year By Andrew Johnson Prophet’s (s) Mosque, Medina
Statement “End Israeli Aggression and Occupation”
Statement by American Muslim Organizations: End Israeli Aggression and Occupation, Uphold American principles The Israeli aggression against the civilian population of Gaza has su
Istanbul to Lisbon: A Passage Through Time
By Syed Ahmad Travelling through 15 cities in 5 countries (Nov. 15 – Dec.15, 2013) can have a dizzying effect on one’s senses. Nevertheless, one gets a kaleidoscopic
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Salman Khan appointed global ambassador by Obama Salman Khan, founder of the Khan Academy, has been named by President Barack Obama as one of 11 new Presidential Ambassadors for G
The Central African Republic’s Complex War, Explained in Journey of a Muslim Baby Girl
By Sudarsan Raghavan Sudarsan Raghavan/TWP - St. Pierre Parish in the town of Bouali, Central African Republic, is shown on Feb. 6. Here, thousands o
First University in the World
By Mohammed Yunoos Deriwala www.amanah-education.org What an exhilarating fact! First university founded in the world was by a Muslim! Not only a Muslim, but a Muslimah! Yes! It
Write a Letter This Ramadan
By Karin Friedemann, TMO Letter writing has become a lost art. In today’s world of texting and emailing, a letter received by postal mail, written on paper with pen, is som
Write a Letter This Ramadan
By Karin Friedemann, TMO Letter writing has become a lost art. In today’s world of texting and emailing, a letter received by postal mail, written on paper with pen, is som
Gaddafi Loyalists Under Fire as Libya Celebrates ‘Eid
By Samia Nakhoul and Maria Golovnina TRIPOLI/TAWARGA, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan forces backed by NATO bombers struck at loyalist troops dug in around Muammar Gaddafi’s homet
Reforming Pakistan’s Government School System
“While being involved in relief work for the 2010 floods victims in Pakistan, I was standing with a Brigadier of Pakistan Army at a higher altitude; and saw seas of volunteer
Morocco Textiles Hit by Crisis, Hopes for Recovery
By Zakia Abdennebi SALE, Morocco, March 16 (Reuters) - Below the locked-up rooms where she once used to sew for a living, Zahra Bouffera makes her bed in the corridor of the facto
Madrassah Islamiah
By Bilal Husain This year Madrassah Islamiah Women/Girls section held a special Islamic Studies summer Program for the kids. It was a unique program which was named as Tarbiyat ul
Muslim Observer Honored
By Adil James, Muslim Media News Service (MMNS) Southfield--October 6--Syed Salman, in the final months of his life, was honored to see Prophet Muhammad (s) in a dream--they wer
Celebration of Arts A Fun Dawah Event
By Nargis Hakim Rahman, MMNS Native Deen invited kids onstage, while the audience sang along to their new single, “I’m not afraid
Day 16 of Israeli War On Gaza
Death toll 880, wounded 3620 By Sameh A. Habeeb, MMNS Gaza Correspondent Editor’s note: Mr. Habeeb is working with serious risk to his safety, including his having
Elected Muslim Politicians–Federal, State and Local Levels
Compiled by TMO Staff Farmington--November 19--The 2008 elections brought several new Muslim faces to elected office, and confirmed several others in offices they had won before.&
