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By sarahmohrIt is true that one of our most important values as Muslims is the protection of water. The famous hadith of the Prophet SAW states how important he taught us water is: Abdullah ibn ‘Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) passed by Sa’d while he was performing ablution and said, “What is this…
By sarahmohrAs Muslims, part of our belief system includes standing against oppression and standing against injustices. Here are three cases of injustice that you should be aware of, as well as some ways that you can help advocate for justice for these individuals. Imam Jamil The ongoing work to free Imam Jamil continues. The movement to…
By MG StaffHuman trafficking is a silent crime that is forgotten by many. It is estimated that 40.3 million victims worldwide suffer from the trappings of human trafficking. One in every four are children. This is a huge number to remain undetected by the public and seen as a minor problem. The human trafficking facts 2021 will…
By Aisha PlaytonWhenever news from Palestine flashes across our newsfeed, it’s tough to shake that sinking feeling of defeat it brings. Unfortunately, the ushering in of Naftali Bennett as the newly-minted Prime Minister of Israel may serve as a reminder that just when you think things can’t get worse, they do. Bennett, who made his millions through…
By Evette Jahangiri“I wish I could run barefoot in every refugee camp and hold every child, cover their ears so they wouldn’t have to hear the sound of bombing for the rest of their life the way I do.” Rafeef ZIadah- “We Teach Life Sir” Although the posts, tweets, and coverage of Palestine have declined within social…
By Evette JahangiriOn July 19, 2021 Ben and Jerry’s released a statement that they would end their ice cream sales in Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement (BDS) called this a “decisive step toward ending the company’s complicity in Israel occupation and violation of Palestinian rights.” However, Ben and Jerry’s “will stay in…
By Helen BirkMuslim participation in American politics is influenced by several factors, most of which are historical and religious. In recent years post-9/11, Muslim Americans have gotten increasingly more involved in politics following growing anti-Muslim sentiment and policies. Historically, for many years, American Muslims have been sidelined in American politics. Today, the American Muslim voter turnout…
By Shifah BelaiAs a potential third wave of corona-virus could be on its way through the Middle East, vaccines are needed now more than ever, especially in areas where healthcare is not easily accessible. For those living in Palestine, the number of vaccines is limited. Last month, Israel made a deal with the Palestinian Authority to deliver…
By Mariam Khamaj“The rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity and independence, bequeathed by your fathers, is shared by you, not by me. The sunlight that brought light and healing to you, has brought stripes and death to me. This Fourth July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn.” — Frederick Douglass What Frederick Douglass…
By Nausheen RajanI am a Muslim woman, and I do not wear the hijab. Because it is my choice not to wear it. I am also an American woman who has seen the repercussions of Islamphobia in her country. I am outraged, yet not surprised, with France’s recent decision to add an amendment to its “separatism bill”…
By Jummanah Abu SamraEvery time we read news and/or analyses about the status quo in Palestine, we encounter countless subtle connotations and biased implications that are hard to be detected unless you read between the lines. And it goes without saying that, unfortunately, we unconsciously use these terms from time to time. Foremost is, such misleading terms, used…
By Tasnim BroudOn June 10th, 2021, the U.S Senate appointed the first American Muslim federal judge, Zahid N. Quraishi, “the son of Pakistani immigrants,” is also the first Asian American to serve on the federal bench in New Jersey. Prior to his historic nomination, the White House said he “served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the…
By sarahmohr“’I do believe that the time for a de-colonial, one-state solution, equal citizenship for all, and full partnership in building a healthy society has come, and the sooner we begin to work for it, the better for all involved.” – Dr. Hatem Bazian, in the conclusion of his book Palestine…it is Something Colonial, page 290….
By Mariam Khamaj“We believe that the United States of America is not a racist country, and that the state of Georgia is not a racist state.” The statement above, which uses blind patriotism as a tool to justify white-washing and villanize anti-racist efforts, comes from a resolution that was passed by the Georgia State Board of Education…
By Asiya BharadiaUnited States Representative, Ilhan Omar, was caught in a crossfire with Jewish Representatives from the Democratic party over her recent question where she supposedly piled the U.S., Israel, Hamas, and the Taliban in the same category. During a video conference with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Omar called for justice for “all victims of crimes…
