By Noora BadwanWhen Steve Stone picked up his paper on that fateful morning and read the headline: “Muslims buy land for hub in Cordova,” he immediately felt queasy and uncomfortable. The rest of the article informed him that a new Memphis Islamic Center was to be built on 30 acres of land. It would be right across the street from…
By Noora BadwanLast night, millions tuned in to the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Naturally, people had a lot to say on the event, and their comments vary from insightful to hilarious. We’ve compiled some of the best ones below. Race was a major hot topic that everyone was looking out for last night….
By Noora BadwanTwo hijabi Muslim women and their babies were attacked in New York City on Thursday in an apparent hate crime. Emirjeta Xhelili, aged 32, accosted the women while they were out for a stroll with their babies in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bath Beach at around 1:30 P.M. Xhelili allegedly punched the two women in…
By Noora BadwanFormer President Bill Clinton painted a picture-perfect portrait of the “real” Hillary in his speech on the second night of the Democratic National Convention. He praised her as a “change-maker” and a dedicated wife, mother, and public servant. He also declared that undocumented immigrants should be offered a path to citizenship; and that Hillary would…
By Noora BadwanIt’s almost that time–the day Muslims around the world have been patiently waiting for, and looking forward to all month. The feeling of Eid morning is like no other. I love seeing my family and friends, wearing my fancy new Eid outfit, and finally being able to enjoy my coffee during the day! But more…
