American Muslims
New York City Muslims work to build food security during Ramadan
By Aysha Khan — April 28, 2020
(RNS) — One project in Brooklyn will distribute free gift cards for Muslim-owned businesses among working-class immigrant families in the area.
Ramadan is different this year. Trump’s bigotry isn’t
By Maggie Siddiqi — April 27, 2020
(RNS) — The president of the United States should help lead the Muslim community through this crisis, but he’d rather point fingers.
During Ramadan in isolation, Muslims get creative to preserve community
By Aysha Khan — April 23, 2020
(RNS) — With a Ramadan in self-isolation set to start this week, Muslims are seeking ways to sustain the traditions and community connections that the holy month usually brings.
Muslim groups join forces to raise $500,000 for coronavirus relief grants
By Aysha Khan — April 3, 2020
(RNS) — A Muslim-led crowdfunding campaign has raised nearly $500,000 to offer micro-grants to low-income American families whose livelihoods have been hurt by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
‘We’re going beyond identity’: Shiite students head to Harvard for first national conference
By Aysha Khan — February 28, 2020
CAMBRIDGE (RNS) — More than 270 Shiite undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni are gathering at Harvard this weekend to discuss spirituality, sectarianism, activism and more at the sold-out Ma’rifa Conference.
Muslim runner’s disqualification inspires Ohio bill to end hijab waiver requirements
By Aysha Khan — February 27, 2020
(RNS) — A bill introduced in the Ohio Senate to allow student athletes to wear religious apparel without obtaining waivers was inspired by a Muslim teen who was disqualified from a track meet due to her hijab.
Ahmadi Muslims mark 100 years in US with day of service
By Aysha Khan — February 14, 2020
(RNS) — Formally established in the US in 1920, the day its first missionary arrived on the shores of the United States, the sect is the oldest organized Muslim movement in the country.
Sanders wins endorsement from Muslim group, Iowa’s only Muslim state legislator
By Aysha Khan — February 3, 2020
(RNS) — The Vermont senator received an endorsement from Muslim Caucus in America and its advisory committee member Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad, a Des Moines native.
‘A long time coming’: These Muslims are bringing sex abuse by sheikhs out of the shadows
By Aysha Khan — January 15, 2020
(RNS) — Over the past two to three years, scholars and advocates say, North American Muslims have risen up in an unprecedented movement to openly confront sexual and spiritual abuse perpetrated by Muslim religious leaders.
Federal Bureau of Prisons loosens limits on Muslim inmates’ prayer
By Aysha Khan — December 18, 2019
(RNS) — The agency has issued new national guidelines recommending accommodation of group prayer for Muslim prisoners after a Muslim inmate’s lawsuit challenging restrictions at a Kentucky prison.
Film follows ‘honest struggle’ of formerly incarcerated Muslims reentering society
By Aysha Khan — November 27, 2019
(RNS) — The documentary follows Sadiq Davis’ journey to build a new life as a faithful Muslim in the South Side of Chicago after 24 years behind bars.
Report accuses Arizona imam of misconduct and abuse
By Aysha Khan — November 14, 2019
(RNS) — A victim's advocacy group has accused a Phoenix imam of sexual battery, child abuse, misappropriation of charitable funds and marriage fraud.
Ta’leef Collective cuts ties with founder over alleged misconduct
By Aysha Khan — November 7, 2019
(RNS) — The organization’s board of directors said the allegations included verbal abuse and abuse of authority, as well as 'allegations of a more serious nature.'
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on her journey, her resilience and her hopes for our future
By Simran Jeet Singh — October 28, 2019
(RNS) — 'The decaying of the soul often leads to decaying of societies, of countries, of nations, of the world.'
New England art exhibition shows another side of American Muslims
By Aysha Khan — October 25, 2019
BOSTON (RNS) — The artwork is part of the annual art series 'More Than My Religion,' a project organized by New England Muslim artists to reflect American Muslims’ multifaceted identities beyond their religious practice.
