At the dawn of humankind, humans first organized into small, isolated groups in order to sustain their survival. Soon, they grew into clans and tribes as populations and food supply …
The Burqa Ban: Déjà Vu from the Dark Ages
During the Dark and Medieval Ages of Europe, religious intolerance was encouraged by the Catholic Church as well as the various European kingdoms scattered across the continent. They would often …
Voter Suppression: A Tool of Supremacists
Since the inception of the United States approximately 245 years ago, the exercise of the ballot has remained one of the most cherished rights and expressions of American citizenship. The …
Nine Steps of Effective Dawah
Allah SWT tells us in the Qur’an, “Invite all to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and only discuss with them in the best manner” (16:125). …
Interview with ICNA President, Dr. Mohsin Ansari
Q: Dr. Ansari, can you please tell us about yourself and your family life? A: I am a Muslim American, physician by profession, and I am constantly looking for opportunities …
Humility and Pride
Imagine having aballoon with you wherever you go in life, and that balloon symbolizes your ego. Every time someone interacts with you or every time you react in any particular …
Black History Month in The Muslim American Consciousness
With few noteworthy exceptions, historical accounts of the achievements and struggles of North American people since the colonization of the land by Europeans has been written overwhelmingly from the vantage …
Structural Racism
The life stories of generations of people of African descent in the United States are testimonials to the capacity of human beings to overcome, with Allah’s help, adverse life circumstances …
The End of Innocence in Seven Hours
The United Nations recognizes the existence of 195 countries in the world, including the non-voting entities of Palestine and the Vatican. Egypt, established as a single kingdom by King Menes …
Nazi Germany and Hindutva India: A Fascist Road to Ethnic Purity
In the summer of 2019, Tabrez Ansari, a 24-year-old Muslim man in the Jharkhand state of India, was accused of stealing a motorbike by a Hindu mob. Ansari was tied …