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Islam as a Solution to Racism
By: C. Islaah Abd’al-Rahim The Transformative Journey of Black Women in The Pursuit of Freedom And Justice I am a Muslim. I am also a black woman. In the 1970s, I was one of the many black people who converted to Islam and embraced the sunnah (traditional path) of [...]
Islamic Threads in the American Fabric: 5 Book Recommendations on Islam in America
In this article, we selected five books on Islam in America provide diverse perspectives on the presence of Islam in the United States. From exploring the challenges faced by young Muslims Americans post-9/11 to examining the roots of Islamophobia in the legal system, these reads offer valuable insights into [...]
Navigating the Intersection: Muslim Parents and the topic of LGBTQ
The Challenge of the LGBTQ Agenda in Public Schools In Muslim communities throughout the country, parents are steering their families through a fast changing society, where they are taught to respect people of all kinds, regardless of culture, religion and identity while also holding steadfast to their own beliefs [...]
Dismantling Misconceptions about Islam Portrayed on TV
Introduction: Perceptions Shaped Through Media The role of television in today’s world is vital in shaping the perceptions of millions of individuals regarding their understanding of different cultures, religions, and communities. Unfortunately, Islam, one of the world’s largest religions, is often underrepresented or misrepresented in mainstream television shows and [...]
Are Muslims “Less American?”
By: Laura El Alam The Challenges of Converting to Islam in The US For converts in the United States, one of the most challenging aspects of embracing Islam is that people sometimes accuse us of being “less American” when we adopt an Islamic lifestyle. Over [...]
Counseling Muslims: A Culturally-Informed Approach
Counseling Muslims: A Guide to Respecting Religious Beliefs Are you a counselor with a Muslim client? There is a growing concern among Muslims that mental health professionals either do not respect their religious beliefs or simply are not aware of basic Islamic values, and thus offer a therapy that [...]
How to Support Muslim Athletes in Youth Sports
By: Ayesha Siddiqui How Religion Can Prevent Youth from Participating in Sports For a long time, youth sports have been considered a healthy way for kids to get outside, have an active lifestyle and limit the amount of time they spend in front of a screen. However, sports are much [...]
Creating an Inclusive Environment for Muslim Employees
By: Laura El Alam How to Create a Welcoming Workplace for Muslim Employees: 8 Tips These days most employers strive to make their workplace as inclusive and welcoming as possible. Being culturally sensitive and accommodating for employees is the ethical thing to do, but it is also necessary since religious [...]
Inspired by Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him): Studying to Be Like Him – Ayesha Sultana
Conversations With Muslims from Diverse Backgrounds in the United States Muslims from all different backgrounds and fields find themselves united on one very essential matter—their love for the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He was a man concerned for our wellbeing in this life and the next more [...]