Islamic Society of North America

Muslims around the world consider climate during Ramadan

By Edna Tarigan and Mariam Fam — April 17, 2023
Looking after the environment, suggests the website of the Islamic Society of North America is 'based upon the premise that Islam has ordained us to be the stewards and protectors of this planet'.

Young people make their mark at Religions for Peace conference

By Eric J. Lyman — October 7, 2021
(RNS) — Nearly a quarter of those who came to this year’s conference, held in Lindau, Germany, were age 35 or younger.

Report: Number of mosques in US grows overall, but African American mosques in decline

By Joseph Hammond — June 2, 2021
(RNS) — The majority of America’s new purpose-built mosques are found in suburban areas, a shift that reflects the demographic footprint of Muslims in America. 

Faith, medical leaders collaborate to get COVID-19 vaccine in arms of more people

By Yonat Shimron and Adelle M. Banks — February 18, 2021
(RNS) — ‘A really wonderful facet of this work is the multifaith cooperation that we’re seeing already,’ said White House official Melissa Rogers.

Sanders, Castro to attend Muslim-led presidential forum in Texas

By Aysha Khan — August 6, 2019
(RNS) – The presidential forum, which will include moderated one-on-one sessions with the candidates, will take place Aug. 31 at the Islamic Society of North America’s annual convention in Houston.

At large Muslim American convention, a mix of frustration, hope

By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 1, 2017
ROSEMONT, Ill. (RNS) In their welcome addresses, many leaders of national Muslim organizations noted the challenges Muslim Americans face. But they also pointed out reasons for optimism.

The ‘Splainer: What does the apocalyptic jihad of ISIS mean for the rest of us?

By Jerome Socolovsky — November 19, 2015
(RNS) Many extreme jihadists believe they are in the midst of an apocalyptic struggle against Christians and Jews. And their views are spreading.

Boston mosque says bombing suspect had outbursts but wasn’t violent

By Oren Dorell — April 23, 2013
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (RNS) Leaders at a Cambridge mosque say Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev "disagreed with the moderate American-Islamic theology" of the mosque, but they never had "any hint" the brothers might be violent.

Muslim leaders: We stand against terrorism

By Kevin Eckstrom — April 19, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) As the manhunt intensified in and around Boston, Muslim leaders hastily convened a press conference Friday to denounce the attacks and, in an attempt at damage control that has become almost routine, to urge the media not to link Islam with violent extremism.

U.S. Muslims worry about fall-out from Libya attacks

By Omar Sacirbey — September 12, 2012

(RNS) After a mob of Islamic fundamentalists attacked American embassies in Egypt and Libya, leaving at least four Americans dead, Muslim Americans said the violence abroad would increase hostilities against them in the U.S. By Omar Sacirbey.

Family Research Council hires controversial former Army officer, Jerry Boykin

By David Gibson — July 17, 2012

(RNS) The conservative Family Research Council has named a former top Delta Force commando and outspoken culture warrior, retired Army Lt. Gen. William G. "Jerry" Boykin, to run its day-to-day operations. By David Gibson.

Pool of American imams too small to meet the demand

By Omar Sacirbey — June 25, 2012

SHARON, Mass. (RNS) It will be at least 5 to 10 years before the pool of American imams becomes large enough to meet demand from mosques. In the meantime, Muslim communities will continue to depend on imams from abroad -- and that creates challenges for a community that increasingly wants to assimilate. By Omar Sacirbey.

Why basketball is Muslims’ favorite sport

By Omar Sacirbey — May 18, 2012

(RNS) Muslims' love of basketball is manifesting itself in Muslim basketball leagues and tournaments across the country, and is even recognized by the country’s major Islamic organizations, which are often criticized for being out of touch with Muslim youth. By Omar Sacirbey.

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