Support for Palestinian rights waxes and wanes in the public sphere. Attempts by activists to increase visibility of the plight of Gazans and the suffering in all the occupied lands …
Human Trafficking: The World’s Fastest-growing Crime
Human trafficking is an international crime that spans 182 countries, victimizes millions of individuals, mostly women and children, rakes in billions annually for the traffickers, and has stymied the efforts …
Native Americans and Muslims: Shared Experience of Historical Trauma
The first generation of Muslims living in North America, those who immigrated here in the mid-20th century, know a great deal about the impact of colonialism— because they either experienced …
Marriage: Seeking a Soul-Satisfying Connection
Marriage in Islam has been described as a protective garment, a source of tranquility and comfort, and as the completion of our faith. It is the moral path to finding …
Interview with Imam Hassan Amin, Muslim Social Services
(Some editing for clarity and length) What organization do you work with? My organization is the Muslim Social Services Agency. Also, I am an imam at Johns Hopkins University and …
Interview with Raghad Bushnaq, Mozaic, in Herndon, VA
(Some editing for clarity and length) What is your background? I am Syrian — I was born and raised in Syria for 19 years of my life. I got married …
Unity and Activism under a Trump Presidency: The Need of Our Times
On a rainy January 20, 2017 Donald J. Trump became the president of the United States after winning the Electoral College and losing the popular vote by over three million. …
Islamic Resource Center – Interview with Janan Najeeb
Janan Najeeb is a speaker, educator, business leader, activist, mother, and the force and founder behind a unique non-profit, the Islamic Resource Center (IRC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The lending library …
Is Islamophobia a Part of the Republican Agenda?
Presidential elections are supposed to give potential voters a look inside the minds of potential candidates seeking America’s highest office. Candidates representing our two party system typically give the public …