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Reviving Sisterhood Leadership Conference: Breaking Barriers and Building Communities

Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE) is a non-profit on a mission to amplify the voice and power of Muslim women. They are building a sisterhood and a movement. This can be seen through storytelling, leadership development, and civic engagement. Reviving Sisterhood imagines a future where all Muslim women are connected, reflected, celebrated and…

Faith & Culture

A Blessed Eid 2023 in Muslim America

A Blessed Eid 2023 in Muslim America: As Muslims in America celebrate Eid Al-Fitr in 2023, there is a sense of joy and gratitude among the community after a challenging year. Many Muslim organizations have come together to organize events while celebrating this special occasion. In this article, we will explore some of the community…

Relief & Charity

Zakat Foundation’s Mokha Institute: Supporting Yemeni Coffee and Unity

Zakat Foundation of America (ZFA) has launched a new initiative called the Mokha Institute. It aims to support Yemeni coffee growers in producing better and healthier coffee. The project also seeks to help Yemeni coffee reach the world market. They do this through auction and to create a sense of peace between fighting parties in…

Relief & Charity

Fighting Cancer in Gaza: Zakat Foundation of America’s Impactful Program

Zakat Foundation of America (ZF) is a non-profit organization. It is dedicated to providing assistance and aid to those in need around the world. One of the ways ZF is fulfilling its mission is by providing treatment and care for children with cancer. This includes those in Gaza. Children with cancer face numerous challenges, including…

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The Khalil Center in Chicago & Zakat Foundation: A Beacon of Hope for Muslim Mental Health

Zakat Foundation’s Khalil Center: Mental Health. Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being. For Muslims living in America, finding culturally-sensitive and faith-based mental health services can be challenging. That’s where the Khalil Center comes in. Established in 2011, the Khalil Center is a community mental health center. It specializes in providing culturally-sensitive,…

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Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood: Muslim Women’s Leadership Conference

Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE) is a non-profit on a mission to amplify the voice and power of Muslim women. Through storytelling, leadership development, and civic engagement, they are building a sisterhood and a movement. Reviving Sisterhood imagines a future where all Muslim women are connected, reflected, celebrated and emboldened. The organization was…

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Disability and Mental Health Rights Activist Feature: Aleena Qasim

Disability Rights Feature: Aleena Qasim Disability Rights: Aleena Qasim. Aleena Qasim is a psychology graduate from the University of Alberta. Aleena Qasim advocates for mental health rights. She has dedicated her time to enhancing the livelihood of disabled children and adults in Edmonton. She is the writer of an 83-page resource handbook for employees working…

Civil Rights

Hatem Bazian – Latest Publishing

Dr. Hatem Bazian is a Palestinian-American academic and activist born in Jerusalem in 1964. He is the co-founder and professor of Islamic Law and Theology at Zaytuna College. The first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the United States. It is also a senior lecturer in the Departments of Near Eastern and Ethnic Studies. At…

Faith & Culture

Yaqeen Institute 30 for 30 Series in Ramadan: Exploring Islamic Teachings

Yaqeen Institute 30 for 30 Series in Ramadan. Which is an Islamic research institution aimed at providing a clear understanding of Islam. It also addresses common misconceptions. Yaqeen’s Quran 30 for 30 features scholars and experts who share their knowledge and insights on various Islamic topics. Each video typically ranges from 5 to 10 minutes…

Education & Youth

The Zakat Foundation’s Philanthropy Fellowship with Indiana University – Empowering Future Leaders

The Zakat Foundation and Indiana University team up to offer a groundbreaking fellowship in Muslim philanthropy. Learn about the Grad Fellowship in Muslim Philanthropy and the Foundation’s broader efforts to promote education and understanding of Muslim philanthropy, its principles, and its impact. The Grad Fellowship in Muslim Philanthropy at the Lilly School of Muslim Philanthropy…

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MAS Detroit Community Center – Serving the Muslim Community with New Programs

MAS Detroit Community Center is also known as the Muslim American Society of Detroit. It is a nonprofit organization that serves the Muslim community in Detroit and its surrounding areas. It offers a wide range of programs and services. They aim to promote Islamic values and provide resources and support for Muslims in the region.…