Women in Islam Infographic
Why All Muslims Should Care About Black History Month
Nailah Dean There are some widely celebrated holidays in America that Muslims avoid due to their religious connotations, such as Christmas and Easter. Others, such as Thanksgiving or the fourth of July, are more cultural in nature, and thus, some Muslims choose to partake in these festivities. Then, [...]
Does Islam Allow Abortion?
Abortion is one of the hottest topics in modern American political discourse. Islam, like other religions, places a strong emphasis on the value of human life. However, Islam is a flexible religion that seeks to preserve life, but at times permits abortion. This article will first explain the importance [...]
Gender Roles in Islam: Equity or Equality?
Saima Mehboob Growing up in a very conservative household where Eastern tradition was prevalent, I remember struggling with the notion that a good Muslim woman was one that was subservient to her husband, and put his comfort and needs before hers. I watched the women around me and [...]
10 Things You Might Not Know About Jesus in Islam
Many people are surprised to learn that Muslims believe in Jesus peace be upon him. One who reads the Quran will quickly realize that it does not only speak of who Jesus was, it also teaches who he wasn’t. The Quran is a confirmation of the scriptures revealed to [...]
Becoming a Muslim made me a better white person
Laura El Alam Like many white people in the United States, I spent much of my life surrounded by people who looked and acted a lot like me. I grew up in the suburbs and attended Catholic schools for twelve years, and the majority of my family members, [...]
I’m a Muslim American and this is what I wish you knew
Laura El Alam “You speak English so well!” gushed the soccer mom sitting next to me. For several consecutive weekends, Linda and I had been sitting side by side and chatting as we watched our daughters’ games. I had come to think of her as a friend. We [...]
