A fire broke out at the Islamic Center of Tacoma in University Place, Washington last Monday. Authorities were called onto the scene as soon as it began before the evening prayer, Al-Maghrib. The fire caused significant water and smoke damage to the Center, especially to the roof. And while no one was injured, two people…
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Here’s Why a Muslim Woman in Minnesota Filed a Suit Against Target
Almost everyone loves a good cup of coffee, and 19-year-old Aishah is no exception. On July 1, she stopped at a Starbucks location inside a Target, specifically the St. Paul-Midway Target Starbucks in Minnesota, for a treat. When she received her beverage, her name was written as “ISIS.” Look, we can understand Muslim names are…
Here’s CAIR Executive Director Dawud Walid’s Advice on How Non-Black Muslims Can Be an Ally to the #BlackLivesMatter Movement
As Muslims should know, our deen teaches us to stand up for injustice, and to be allies of those who are oppressed. Since there are so many ways to get involved — protesting, sending letters to Congress, advocating for policy change, donating to organizations — it may seem overwhelming for those who are new to…
Your Peaceful Neighborhood Islamic Organization Might Be on this Ridiculous List of Terrorist Groups
On November 15, while some of us were hiding from the cold and wondering why Christmas had suddenly appeared all over the place, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cabinet approved a list of designated terrorist groups and apparently didn’t check it twice. This desperate attempt to “combat terrorist crimes” lists 82 organizations that are to…