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In Texas, Muslim volunteers jump in to help feed the frozen
By Zainab Iqbal — February 24, 2021
(RNS) — While Muslim volunteer organizations help anyone who needs it, their assistance was crucial to observant Muslims amid the food shortages of the crisis.
New organization unites American Muslims in one coalition
By Amanda Murphy — March 14, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) The new U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations says its first charge is to conduct a census of Muslims in the U.S. to get a better handle on what issues Muslims care about ahead of the 2016 elections.
Pool of American imams too small to meet the demand
By Omar Sacirbey — June 25, 2012
SHARON, Mass. (RNS) It will be at least 5 to 10 years before the pool of American imams becomes large enough to meet demand from mosques. In the meantime, Muslim communities will continue to depend on imams from abroad -- and that creates challenges for a community that increasingly wants to assimilate. By Omar Sacirbey.
Why basketball is Muslims’ favorite sport
By Omar Sacirbey — May 18, 2012
(RNS) Muslims' love of basketball is manifesting itself in Muslim basketball leagues and tournaments across the country, and is even recognized by the country’s major Islamic organizations, which are often criticized for being out of touch with Muslim youth. By Omar Sacirbey.
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