By: Dr. Katherine Bullock What is Hijab? Hijab is an Arabic word from the root hajaba, meaning to cover, conceal, or hide. It is a complex notion encompassing action and apparel. It includes lowering the gaze with the opposite sex, and applies to men as well, who must lower [...]
By: Farhana N. Shah Creating a Safe And Inclusive Environment for Muslim Students Educators have a tremendous responsibility in ensuring all students are safe from maliciousness and hate. In our current climate there is a disturbing trend of Islamophobia that may not be addressed in schools. The rise [...]
Dr. Madiha Tahseen Muslim Youth Are Increasingly Experiencing Religious-Based Bullying: What Educators Can Do to Help "I’ve just blocked that day out. All I can remember was walking down the hall and hearing a boy yell, 'The Mozlems are gonna be rounded up now!' Then kids started snickering and chanting, [...]
By: Dr. Shabana Mir Unveiling Muslim American Women My book Muslim American Women on Campus: Undergraduate Social Life and Identity focuses on Muslim undergraduate women in campus culture. I did over 18 months of research at Georgetown and George Washington Universities to research Muslim students’ experiences on campus, [...]
By: Yasmin Essa, HC, AADP Pursuing Happiness Humans have always pursued happiness. In my work as a Holistic Health & Lifestyle Coach, I work with individuals and families to achieve goals, cope/overcome hardship, and improve mental, spiritual, and physical health. Essentially, my work boils down to helping my clients [...]
Understanding The Similarities And Differences Between Sunni And Shia Muslims Sunni and Shia Muslims share many aspects of Islamic teachings in common and also have their differences. This article serves as a brief overview of the similarities and differences between the two groups. Are Most Muslims Sunni or [...]
By: Ayesha Siddiqui Empowering Minds Through Academic And Spiritual Knowledge Education has always been an important aspect of Islamic teachings. In fact, the first word ever revealed to our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was “read” and revelations that follow encourage believers [...]
By: Hesham Hassaballas What I'm Thankful For as an American Muslim Another year has passed, and another Feast of Thanksgiving has come upon us. As families across our great nation gather together, eat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, gravy, and the like, it is a natural time for us [...]
Terrorism: A Term Used Exclusively to Describe Muslim Crimes? Terrorism is a term that is used almost exclusively to crimes committed by Muslims. What does the term terrorism mean and who gets to define it? According to the FBI, terrorism is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against [...]
Islam: Embracing Religious Minorities' Freedom of Practice Islam is a religion that not only “tolerates” religious minorities, but accepts them and defends their rights to practice their religion freely. Let me begin by noting that there is no country in the modern world that represents Islam. There are countries in [...]
