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On October 21, Professor Hatem Bazian founded the Islamophobia Research and Documentation Project (IRDP). It interviewed Professor Jasmin Zine, author of the book ‘Under Siege – Islamophobia and the 9/11 Generation’. In the interview, Professor Zine discusses the sense of self-censorship among Muslims. Those who grew up as part of the “9/11 generation” in America.…
On September 8, Dr. Hatem Bazian hosted a conversation on his Facebook page with Naved Bakali and Farid Hafez on the newly edited book, The Rise of Global Islamophobia in the War on Terror: Coloniality, Race, and Islam. This book discusses how anti-Muslim racism, or Islamophobia, is influenced by local economies, power structures, and histories.…
Saturday, October 8th, Dr. Hatem Bazian headlined a half-day at AMP SoCal Conference and gala dinner in Southern California. Hosted by American Muslims for Palestine called Palestine: Action Towards Liberation. Alongside other pioneers of the Palestine movement in America. Like Taher Herzallah and Osama Abuirshaid, he spoke on the progression of the Palestine movement in…
With Fall in full effect here in the Midwest and across the United States. The landscape is dominated with the season’s red, orange, and yellow colors. Over in Palestine, this time of year is the start of the olive harvest season. An important part of Palestinian culture and heritage. Annis Nusseibeh, a Palestinian living in…
Palestine Book Club started as an idea – what if the book club was not just about the book itself. The whole Palestinian experience? A concept initiated by team member Annis Nusseibeh. Palestine Book Club has become one of the best and most successful AMP-MN chapter programs. The Palestine Book Club is a monthly gathering…
During the global COVID-19 pandemic, many have become hyper-aware of their hygienic practices. As well as the habits that can be picked up to prevent the spread of bacteria and other contaminants. There is a plethora of information in the Prophetic tradition of Islam regarding plagues and medicine. The book Iyad Hilal Publishes “Plagues &…
The Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. It is an initiative that brings together hundreds of Muslim delegates from various non-profit advocacy. As well as other organizations to lobby for issues about the Muslim community. These issues include of civil rights, education, immigration reform, challenging the Muslim ban, and foreign policy. Hossam Gamea…
El-Khatib Leads Minnesota Delegation to Advocate for Palestine: American Muslims for Palestine is a national education and advocacy organization. It hosted their fifth annual Palestine Advocacy Day the week of September 14th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person event was rescheduled virtually. It amassed more than 800 participants from over 26 states. The theme…
The International Day of Peace is a day that renders reflection and the exploration of our universal understanding of peace. Habehh Leads Prayer at this Interfaith Event. Many religious organizations understand peace within the context of justice, and an interfaith effort held on September 23, 2020 commemorated that. The “No Justice, No Peace” virtual event,…
The Muslim Legal Fund of America hosted its weekly show, “The Show About Justice”. It featured Ayman Taleb, the host and Outreach Director at MLFA. This show is held Tuesdays at 5pm Central. This show can be streamed on Facebook Live. MLFA “Show About Justice” with Herzallah focused on the “Irvine 11”. The Muslim Legal…
We often, especially in the West, hear about the concept of overpopulation. Especially in a time like now. There are severe consequences of climate change that are apparent in the exacerbated wild fires across the West Coast. Many are turning to question the amount of resource consumption and waste emission per population. Many have even…
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…
