Muslims
On abortion, Muslim Americans say Islamic history is ‘on the side of mercy’
By Alejandra Molina — June 17, 2022
(RNS) — Muslim Americans are gearing up for what overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision could mean for their communities.
From Charleston to Pittsburgh to Buffalo, their blood cries out
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 16, 2022
(RNS) — Buffalo reminds us: Jews and Blacks are allies.
Ramadan and Eid came back to mosques this year, but home prayer rooms are here to stay
By Tasmiha Khan — May 2, 2022
(RNS) — During the pandemic, many Muslim families set aside special areas in their houses for prayer and decorated them accordingly.
Study: Christians, Jews and Muslims encounter workplace discrimination differently
By Alejandra Molina — March 16, 2022
(RNS) — Rachel Schneider, one of the report’s authors, said workers often experienced religious discrimination in the form of microaggressions — such as stereotyping and othering.
Prayer apps are flooding the market, but how well do they work?
By Dorian Llywelyn — November 26, 2021
(The Conversation) — A scholar of Christian spirituality argues that prayers are meant to bring together a faith community – something apps aren’t likely to achieve.
Kosovars get COVID vaccine after Friday prayer at mosques
By Associated Press — November 19, 2021
Imams around Kosovo called on the faithful to get the jab while medical teams waited in the mosques’ yards to inoculate them.
What is Zakat? A scholar of Islam explains
By Iqbal Akhtar — November 16, 2021
(The Conversation) — Zakat, or charity, is a fundamental practice within the Islamic faith.
Muslim women more likely than men to experience Islamophobia, survey finds
By Alejandra Molina — September 29, 2021
(RNS) — A total of 1,123 Muslims in the US participated in the 2020 survey that was conducted between Oct. 14 and Nov. 2.
China appoints new military commander in restive Xinjiang
By Associated Press — August 6, 2021
BEIJING (AP) — China has appointed a new military commander in Xinjiang where authorities have locked up more than a million members of Muslim minorities.
Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday in pandemic’s shadow
By Mariam Fam — July 20, 2021
CAIRO (AP) — “It’s going to be the first Eid in my life I don’t hug and kiss my mum and dad.”
Senegal sees dramatic COVID-19 surge as major holiday looms
By Carley Petesch and Yesica Fisch — July 19, 2021
BARGNY, Senegal (AP) — As millions in Senegal prepare for Tabaski, new confirmed cases have risen to a record of 738 on Friday and then nearly doubled overnight.
The high cost of becoming a none for American Muslims
By Ryan Burge — July 7, 2021
(RNS) — Understanding why people leave any faith is key to understanding America’s future.
Riz Ahmed launches new effort seeking to increase Muslims in Hollywood
By Joseph Hammond — June 11, 2021
(RNS) — While the Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor is spearheading the effort, he is joined by some of Hollywood’s leading Muslim professionals.
Kyrie Irving’s recent conversion puts a spotlight on athletes observing Ramadan
By Joseph Hammond — May 6, 2021
(RNS) — Both amateur and professional athletes across the country must figure out how to continue competing well as they fast during the month of Ramadan.
Report details discrimination faced by American Muslims
By Joseph Hammond — April 29, 2021
(RNS) — The report, titled ‘Resilience in the Face of Hate: Civil Rights Report 2021,’ found a 9% increase in complaints in 2020, even as hate crimes fell by 20%.
