News about the Muslim American community
One in five New Yorkers, about 1.6 million people, lack sustainable access to food, and community feeding programs are stepping in to close the gap. Citing IslamiCity, this article looks at how neighborhood efforts like Mercy Truck deliver trusted, halal meals across all five boroughs.
Market forecasts put the global halal food industry in the trillions, but certification costs and financing remain barriers for small operators The halal food industry is in the middle of a well-documented global growth run, and market analysts say that expansion is increasingly being driven by demand beyond Muslim consumers alone, a trend small business…
IslamiCity examines the growing global focus on ocean conservation, highlighting recent research and reporting on the importance of marine ecosystems, particularly the world’s increasingly threatened kelp forests. Oceans cover about 71% of the Earth’s surface and contain roughly 97% of the planet’s water. They regulate the global climate, support immense biodiversity, and produce more than…
Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) in Pakistan is expanding its agriculture initiatives across five districts, supporting small-scale farmers with sustainable farming practices, agricultural inputs, and technical training. According to HHRD Pakistan’s report covering the first half of 2026, its Agriculture Project reached 235 farmers in Hattian, Abbottabad, Bannu, Attock, and Murree. The initiative…
Helping Hand for Relief and Development celebrated the opening of its multi-million-dollar Institute of Neurological Disease and Rehabilitation by giving away hundreds of wheelchairs and other assistive devices. The organization shared details of the event: HHRD Pakistan. Types of Wheelchairs Distributed Most beneficiaries receive manual wheelchairs. Those with more severe disabilities may qualify for electric…
As misinformation and anti-Muslim sentiment continue to affect communities around the world, access to authentic Islamic knowledge has become increasingly important. Recognizing this need, IslamiCity launched its Free Quran Service in 2001 to help make translations of the Quran available to people seeking reliable information about Islam. Originally introduced during a period marked by acts…
Artificial intelligence has moved from being a futuristic concept to a daily reality. From assisting with workplace tasks and generating creative content to answering questions about faith and religious practice, AI tools are increasingly becoming part of how people learn, communicate, and make decisions. For Muslims, this rapid technological shift has raised an important question:…
