These days Muslims are being tested, from being mocked at to intrusions of surveillance, the threat of expulsion, and even vile remarks towards Allah SWT, The Creator and Sustainer of …
Interview: From MSA to ICNA and ISNA
Dr. Talat Sultan, originally from Pakistan, immigrated to the U.S. in 1962. He earned his Master’s in Islamic history and culture from the University of Karachi and then a Doctorate …
Obituary: Dr. Ahmad Sakr
Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Dr. Sakr got his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. He was a founding member and president of the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) as well as …
Early American Mosques
Many early Muslim communities were comprised of a few individuals and/or families. They met in private homes for prayers, and rented out halls for the Muslim holidays. 1900 – First …
American Muslim Demographics
63% Almost two-thirds of American Muslim adults are first-generation immigrants from at least 77 different countries 37% More than a third of Muslim American adults were born in the United …
Obituary: Dr. Jamal Barzinji
Dr. Jamal Barzinji, one of the key Muslim figures of North America and President of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), passed away on September 26, 2015. He was …
Interview: Dr. Jamal Badawi – Knowing Jesus
Understanding and Misunderstanding about Jesus:A Conversation with Dr.Jamal Badawi Q: How many times was Jesus mentioned in the Qur’an and what is the extent of coverage given to his life …
Weathering the Storm
When I was in the 5th grade, around 10 or 11 years old, I was blessed to be placed in the classroom of a teacher would become my favorite of …
Spotlight on Islamic Tradition: Suhayl Ibn Amr
At the Battle of Badr, when Suhayl Ibn Amr, a prominent person among the Quraysh, fell into the hands of the Muslims as a prisoner, Umar ibn al-Khattab went to …
HijabFest Event in New Brunswick, NJ
On September 13, a warm and lovely Sunday morning in New Brunswick, New Jersey, an ambitious group of young women were busy preparing for an annual event, HijabFest,held at the …