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by Dr. Azher Quader Today was the 17th anniversary of 911, a watershed moment in our nation’s history. When the twin towers in lower Manhattan fell that day and thousands perished, the world came to witness in silent horror, the awful power of hate. Over the years Americans have been fed a narrative of whence […]
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah Usually, the number you get this call is from Continent America. Most who receive these calls are of immigrant backgrounds. The caller identified him as an IRS officer and informs the recipient that he or she owes back taxes to IRS and if they were not paid within the next 24 […]
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah Hajra, the wife of Prophet Ibrahim, the mother of Prophet Ismael and the matriarch that created an entire civilization remains a forgotten figure in the annals of religious history. There is not much archeological data available on her life, genealogy, family. Her description in Old Testament projects her as a villain […]
#ICYMI Check out our reporting from Day 1 of the 55th Annual ISNA Convention in Houston, Texas
August 31st, 2018 issue
by Aysha Qamar The former refugee could become the first Somali American elected to US Congress if she wins November’s election. Set to make history after winning a seat in Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District, Ilhan Omar is likely becoming the first Somali-American in Congress. Two years ago Omar made news as the first Somali-American elected […]
by Aysha Qamar Islam is not only the fastest growing religion in the world but one of the most diverse. Muslims represent one of the most diverse populations not only globally but in the United States. Attire, culture, values- with the diversity amongst American Muslims in race, color, culture and ethnicity, no one group of people can […]
by Aysha Qamar The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has called for an investigation into the conduct of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Custom and Border Protection (CBP) officers and for the release of relevant records in a case for Zainab Merchant. The 27-year-old Muslim woman was forced to show her menstrual pad during a […]
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah Some Muslim Americans are very angry with law enforcement agencies especially FBI, consequently, they have taken a position boycotting any interaction or dialogue with its officials. Muslims are not unanimous on this yet, but some of their major organizations have taken this stand. Is this a pragmatic decision and what message […]
by Faraz Omar (Editor Saudi Gazette) “O, Prophet of Allah! The rich among us have taken away all the rewards,” complained the poor Companions. “They pray as we pray, they fast as we fast, but they also give wealth in charity (while we have no wealth to spend).” (Refer Imam Nawawi’s 40 Hadith for the […]
by Noor H. Salem The blessed days of Dhul Hijjah just came to an end, as Eid Al-Adha was celebrated internationally. You may now have an excess amount of lamb in the freezer due to sheep slaughtering on Eid. There’s no better way to use that lamb than to make homemade mansaf, a popular Palestinian dish […]
This piece was published in the Houston Chronicle. By Monica Rhor Shakeib Mashhood pushed out the first message on WhatsApp at 3:59 p.m. on Aug. 27, just as Hurricane Harvey whirled into Houston with torrential rains, thunderstorms and tornadoes. The director of Mashhood’s mosque would lose his home in one of the twisters. Neighbors on the other […]
Check out TMO’s Aftab Borka’s exclusive interview with Rashida Tlaib and the highlights below: What does it mean to you personally now that you know you will be in Congress? “Personally, it hasn’t sunken in for me. I think people around me that know me the best, that have known me forever still are like […]
by Muhammad Obis bin ‘Abdullah Praise be to Allah, the Eternal Refuge. I ask Him to bless our Noble Prophet Muhammad ?, his family and all who believe and thank Him for guiding me to the Straight Path, Islam, and for removing the veil from my eyes through His Mercy so that I could understand that […]
By Imran Khan – via Arab News This article by Imran Khan appeared in Arab News; a leading English daily in Saudi Arabia. My generation grew up at a time when colonial hang up was at its peak. Our older generation had been slaves and had a huge inferiority complex of the British. The school I went to was […]
by Noor H. Salem If you’re a fan of the Mediterranean cuisine, you’re probably accustomed to being served a mouthwatering garlic dip alongside hot fresh pita bread at restaurants. Although all restaurants unquestionably use raw garlic in their dip, the star of the show, many also use other ingredients you’re better off not consuming. Some restaurants […]
by Noor H. Salem Shaykh Yaser Birjas came back to Michigan, this time for a seminar covering the reliever of sadness and worry, the blueprint to life, and the guidance to mankind: The Qur’an. His latest seminar in Michigan, Heavenly Hues: Thematic Tafseer; truly touched the hearts and minds of the students. More than sixteen […]
by Noor H. Salem Last week we’ve discussed several health concerns that arise with popular dishes served in restaurants as award-winning appetizers. They might be tasty, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, but they come along with detrimental health consequences. If these appetizers are deep-fried, they’re most likely fried in genetically engineered oils, such as soybean, […]
by Nikolaos Barbaressos “Whenever we win, I am German, when we lose, I am an immigrant” These were the words of Mesut Ozil in the aftermath of the criticism of his bad performance during the 2018 world cup in Russia. As an avid soccer fan, and as someone who has watched Mesut Ozil throughout his career, […]
