Islam
Faith groups accuse GOP senators of ‘apparent anti-Muslim animus’ for stalling Biden nominee
By Jack Jenkins — August 9, 2021
(RNS) — 'We are deeply concerned by the apparent anti-Muslim animus driving this unprecedented action against Dilawar Syed,' the religious groups wrote in a letter to the Senate committee.
Fasting may have become a health fad, but religious communities have been doing it for millennia
By Iqbal Akhtar — July 30, 2021
(The Conversation) — A scholar of religion explains what those who fast for health and fitness can learn from religious traditions for a sustained, deeper and lifelong practice.
Maryland Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha with a farm-focused carnival
By Joseph Hammond — July 20, 2021
(RNS) — Some 800 Muslim Americans are expected to attend the family-focused event at the Green Meadows Petting Farm in Ijamsville, Maryland. The event combines traditional Eid prayer services, a carnival atmosphere and a concert.
Jordan debating whether to open up to Shiite pilgrims
By Daoud Kuttab — July 8, 2021
AMMAN, Jordan (RNS) — Jordanians are discussing the possibility of opening the Sunni Islam-majority country to Shiite pilgrims long discouraged from visiting the tombs of the relatives of the Prophet Muhammad.
Former Canadian spy claims her Muslim faith led to suspicions from her own side
By Joseph Hammond — July 7, 2021
(RNS) — ‘It’s the reason why individuals in the Muslim community don’t feel they can trust the organization to tackle far-right threats,’ said Huda Mukbil in a recent interview with CBC.
The high cost of becoming a none for American Muslims
By Ryan Burge — July 7, 2021
(RNS) — Understanding why people leave any faith is key to understanding America’s future.
France: 11 convicted of cyberbullying teen who slammed Islam
By Nicolas Vaux-montagny — July 7, 2021
Mila, who describes herself as atheist, was 16 when she started posting videos on Instagram and later TikTok harshly criticizing Islam and the Quran.
Hilton hotel to be built atop demolished Uyghur mosque
By Joseph Hammond — July 1, 2021
(RNS) — The plans have been met with outrage and condemnation from various Muslim groups.
For 3 weeks, clergy and immigrants fasted to pressure lawmakers for pathway to citizenship
By Alejandra Molina — June 30, 2021
(RNS) — ‘You’ve helped raise the consciousness and the awareness of the U.S. Congress,’ Rep. Joaquin Castro told fasters on Wednesday (June 30) at Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Washington, D.C.
With fashion shows and internships, Muslim women calm tensions with police and FBI
By Joseph Hammond — June 25, 2021
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The NGO initiative seeks, among many interfaith goals, to empower Muslim women to be a bridge between their community and law-enforcement organizations.
Zahid Quraishi confirmed as first Muslim federal judge
By Joseph Hammond — June 11, 2021
(RNS) — The US Army veteran has been assigned to a federal district court in New Jersey.
Riz Ahmed launches new effort seeking to increase Muslims in Hollywood
By Joseph Hammond — June 11, 2021
(RNS) — While the Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor is spearheading the effort, he is joined by some of Hollywood’s leading Muslim professionals.
New e-prayer rug offers digital support to Muslim prayer
By Joseph Hammond — June 10, 2021
(RNS) — To help guide new and young Muslims, the rug uses voice prompts and an LED display that shows the correct postures of prayer.
Iranian politician, Hezbollah founder, dies of COVID-19
By Joseph Hammond — June 7, 2021
(RNS) — Mohtashamipour, 74, was one of the last living members of a generation of Iranians who played essential roles in the founding of Iran’s largely theocratic state.
Report: Number of mosques in US grows overall, but African American mosques in decline
By Joseph Hammond — June 2, 2021
(RNS) — The majority of America’s new purpose-built mosques are found in suburban areas, a shift that reflects the demographic footprint of Muslims in America.
