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Habehh on JFA Now! Palestine Advocacy Day. On September 2nd, Justice for All Now!, a TV program created by the organization Justice for All. This is a live show that streams on MuslimNetwork TV. It can be watched via Galaxy 19 Satellite, Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. This episode was regarding the recent […]

Earlier this summer, American Muslims for Palestine launched a new webinar series titled #LetsTalkBLM. It features Black scholars, activists, and gamechangers of all backgrounds to discuss Black liberation and resistance. Herzallah Hosts AMP’s #LetsTalkBLM. Furthermore, episode two was on “Resisting Racism in Real Time”. It was hosted by Taher Herzallah, the Director of Outreach for

In August of 2020, a delegation from the Council of American Muslim Organizations visited the former Lebanese Prime Minister Naguib Meqati in his office. Dr. Osama Abuirshaid, the Executive Director of American Muslims for Palestine, attended as part of this delegation. He stated that the group had scheduled a number of meetings with current officials,

This week marks the ten blessed days of dhul-hijjah in the Islamic tradition. This article discusses Omar Suleiman on Prophet Ibrahim. This is when Muslims undertake the holy pilgrimage of Hajj. Hajj has been limited this year due to COVID. However, a number of online resources have emerged and there are still many ways for

COVID-19 rages across the country and hits several Americans economically. Many businesses find themselves in a bind to keep up their finances. In the wake of this fiasco non-profits especially suffer. This is a sector that already struggles with maintaining financial stability. While many depend on donations and fundraisers, non-profits were hanging by just a

In a lecture that has recently resurfaced Mohamed Magid speaks in discussion with Amam Ali, Habeeb Quadri, and Janaan Hashim. He spoke to a crowd at the Islamic Society of North America on the topic of re-imagining the mosque for the youth. Many Islamic centers continually discuss ways to engage the youth in the community.

In September, the Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Center of Virginia hosted Mohamad Habehh. Habehh is a renowned activist. His Friday khutba was on the topic of community building and learning from the examples of leaders and community members in the Quran. Hafidh Mohamad Habehh gave a sermon exploring the story of Talut and Jalut. Moreover, how

American Muslims for Palestine is a “national education and grassroots-based organization. Moreover, is dedicated to educating the American public about Palestine and its rich cultural, historical and religious heritage.” AMP leader Herzallah, hosts Palestine Advocacy Day. Since 2015, AMP has held an annual Palestine Advocacy Day and Training weekend to educate activists, students, and leaders

Many Muslim youth in the United States grow up eating only halal food, and for the majority in public school. This means being limited to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and the few vegetarian options from school lunches. Hossam Gamea leads a Halal Program. In New York, 38% of public-school students are Jewish and Muslim.

For Muslim individuals in the United States, marriage is one of the most popular and discussed topics in mainstream circles. It is an important milestone in many people’s lives. It is also a unique experience that must be well prepared for – just as one would prepare for anything else. Salma Abugideiri and Imam Mohamed