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Republican Congressman vows to defend rights of Muslims
Photo: Facebook Page A Republican lawmaker has pledged to uphold the rights of American-Muslims, saying the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion for all citizens. Speaking at a large gathering of Pakistani-Americans at the Pakistan consulate in...April 24, 2017 1095 0 -
Sayeeda Warsi – A voice that should be heeded by both Muslims and the West
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi with Archbishop Vincent Nicols Photo by English: Foreign and Commonwealth Office/Wikimedia Commons The life of Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has been full of drama. As if becoming a member of the House of Lords,...April 8, 2017 1530 0 -
An American Muslim couple’s inspiring example
An American Muslim couple received appreciation from the American media this month. Dr. Rafat Ansari, an oncologist and Dr. Zoreen Ansari, a family medicine physician, made an extraordinary gift of $ 15 million to Notre Dame...March 28, 2017 2145 1 -
“Noor”: A Window into the Muslim World
Featured Image: Cosmos Club members and their guests actively watch a stage reading of Ambassador Akbar Ahmed’s play Noor Fear permeates nearly every discussion about Muslims in America today – whether the conversation is about terrorist...March 22, 2017 3141 5 -
Fostering Dialogue : Pakistani-American couple gives’ $15 mln to Catholic University
Photo courtesy Notre Dame University A Pakistani-American couple has made a $15 million gift to the University of Notre Dame, one of the top Catholic universities in Indiana, to create an institute focused on the study...March 19, 2017 4104 0 -
American Muslims raise money to mend vandalized Jewish cemetery
Expressing solidarity with the Jewish community, American Muslims has raised more than $ 50,000 to repair a vandalized Jewish cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Titled “Muslims United to Repair Jewish Cemetery,” an online fundraiser was set...February 22, 2017 1098 0 -
New initiative seeks to help Muslim Americans boost political representation
Ilhan Omar member House of Representatives in Minnesota, Photo by Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons A new organization is seeking to motivate and train Muslim Americans to boost their participation in grass-roots politics, especially through greater...February 3, 2017 931 0 -
Why more American Muslims should take part in building community relations
Under political spotlight throughout the election campaign, American Muslims have entered the New Year 2017 with a mix of fears and hopes. Fears stem from recent rise in hate speech and attacks while hopes arise from...January 3, 2017 1519 2 -
Finding the Light: An Afternoon with Muslim Women
Photo: Ambassador Akba Ahmed providing remarks prior to the screening of Journey into Europe. Credit: Katelyn Lamso On December 15th, 2016, a group comprised mostly of women, both Muslim and non-Muslim alike, gathered together in a...December 22, 2016 1442 0 -
In Montgomery county, Muslim Foundation touches lives of diverse communities
The Montgomery County Muslim Foundation is serving communities through a variety of programs and in the process has been fostering interfaith harmony. Celebrated by the country leaders, state legislators and diverse communities living in the area,...December 21, 2016 1356 1
