By sarahmohrWhat is the current situation between Iran and the United States? Right now, Iran is engaged in a standoff with the US about the Iran nuclear deal. And it’s rapidly heating up. Here’s a few scattered facts: The Trump Administration imposed sanctions to intentionally make diplomacy harder. This is part of the reason Biden could…
By sarahmohrHow can I approach spiritual self-care as a Muslim woman, especially in quarantine during a global pandemic? That’s what I ask myself and others. At my work, for example, there is definitely more talk about implementing self-care routines, and I appreciate that. But sometimes, answering questions about how I personally engage in it can be…
By sarahmohrOn February 8, 2021 Dr. Malik Badri returned to his Lord. Known to many as “the father of Islamic psychology,” Dr. Badri’s work has profoundly shaped the ideas and thinking of a generation of Muslim psychologists. His work is foundational for the field of Islamic psychology. I myself was deeply saddened by his passing, and…
By sarahmohrBiden recently reported on his talk with President Xi Jinping and he stated something which has social media and the mainstream media rightfully in an uproar. Basically, he said that in his fist major conversation with Xi, he discussed the persecution of the Uyghur and based on Xi’s remarks, shared that he thinks the current…
By sarahmohrWhat is the current situation between Iran and the United States? Right now, Iran is engaged in a standoff with the U.S. about the Iran nuclear deal. And it’s rapidly heating up. The Biden/Harris administration has ties to the weapons industry Here’s a few scattered facts: The Trump administration imposed sanctions to intentionally make diplomacy…
By sarahmohrOne of the greatest ways racism is perpetuated is through stereotypes, which create biases that influence real people’s choices and lives. These great Black leaders who have lead remarkable lives are examples of Black excellence. Black history isn’t only teaching about enslavement; that is racism at play to ignore the many accomplishments of legendary Black…
By sarahmohrIslamic Art has a been a beautiful part of the Islamic tradition for as long as it has existed. Recently there has also been a growing modern art movement centered around Islam. Salma Arastu is at the center of this movement, having shown her work around the world in galleries and other venues, including recently…
By sarahmohrThe amazing culture of poetic expression in the modern world is spoken word and informs our culture in endless and various ways – and is filled with the greatness of Black artists. As we remember the giants of times past, here we list seven amazing Black poets you should be familiar with, along with a…
By sarahmohrWhy leave autocratic regimes the hell alone? The U.S. never has. Here is an argument for why we should consider changing our policy of regime change. The joy of liberal democracy In these past few weeks, we have seen the end to a regime in Washington that many in the U.S. see as one of…
By sarahmohrMeet Tahanie Aboushi. She is a fiery veiled Palestinian attorney with a thick New York accent raised in a community where she actually knows what a bodega is. And she’s a candidate that is currently running a historic campaign for Manhattan District Attorney. As a child, Aboushi’s life was turned upside down when her father…
By sarahmohrAs increasing attention is given to mental health needs in the Muslim community, a new platform has developed for the Arab world called Juthoor (Juthoor.co) to help. This platform is important as it addresses the stigma associated with mental health, as well as offers a list of therapists who can provide culturally appropriate services. Happily,…
By sarahmohrWhy Christmas Matters It doesn’t matter if Jesus Was born in April or December. It doesn’t matter, The merchandising that drives the masses. It doesn’t matter that the only thing The historical record can confirm Is that he died on the cross. I don’t think the changing of the cups at Starbucks, Or the proliferation…
By sarahmohrThe latest in a slew of demonstrations held throughout France was on Saturday, December 12, (article in The Guardian) (article from Dec 12 in ABC News) to protest the recent law under consideration in response to the horrific murder of Samuel Paty. The law in question, otherwise known as the Law Against Separatism, is a…
By sarahmohrSeptember 17, 2021 – The 10 Year Anniversary of OccupyWallStreet Ten years ago, a great popular movement swept across the world. OccupyWallStreet, or Occupy, was a moment in time when people protested the unequal distribution of wealth. People protested all the myriad social consequences and costs it entails. The 99%, most people in the country,…
By sarahmohrWhile Islamic Arts are some of the oldest and most elaborate on Earth, over the last 10 years in the United States there has been a growing movement towards Islamic Arts in fine arts, ceramics, and textiles, including an array of fabulous museum exhibits that have garnered a substantial amount of praise in the news….
