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Texas Muslims are stepping up voter engagement before the midterms, from a Frisco mosque’s “BBQ and Ballots” event to court challenges and interfaith coalitions. They cite concerns about Islamophobia, a new social studies curriculum and the governor’s CAIR designation.
Pew Research Center projects that the American Muslim community will become the country’s second-largest religious group by 2040, growing from 3.45 million to 8.1 million by 2050. Researchers credit a young population and continued immigration.
The Texas State Board of Education approved high school social studies standards on Sept. 4 that Muslim advocacy groups say misrepresent Islam, and CAIR has pledged to work to overturn them before they take effect in the 2030 school year. Supporters on the board defended the wording, while critics say it ignores Muslim contributions and the board’s own experts’ warnings.
Dozens of Muslim Americans are on the Nov. 3 ballot, from Michigan’s Senate race to state and local contests, as groups like CAIR push registration and turnout. Organizers say top concerns include Gaza, immigration and free speech, along with barriers like transportation and ID rules.
IslamiCity’s Light Upon Light Episode 71 explores three things worth keeping private, offering faith-based guidance on discretion, trust, and gratitude. It also reminds listeners that privacy should never stop them from seeking help.
Helping Hand for Relief and Development has opened a two-day free eye camp in Sukkur, Pakistan, offering screenings and cataract surgery for those who need them.
IslamiCity shares Professor Mahmudul Hasan’s commentary on why enforced disappearance is a women’s rights issue, from Bangladesh and Kashmir to Argentina.
HHRD clears up common misconceptions about its Winter Relief program, which provides more than blankets to refugees, orphans and vulnerable families in more than 20 countries.
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.
The Helping Hand for Relief and Development will be exhibiting at the 51st Annual ICNA-MAS Convention this weekend at the Baltimore Convention Center, organizers have announced. The convention, which brings together more than 25,000 attendees, centers this year on the theme “Prophetic Path: Turning Tides – Shaping the Future.” According to event organizers, the program…
Australians across Sydney and Melbourne have gathered in vigils to mourn the 15 people killed in the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach, with several events emphasising interfaith solidarity and shared grief. At a vigil held on Monday evening in Sydney’s Hyde Park, Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins of the Emmanuel Synagogue addressed a large crowd, speaking…
In the aftermath of the recent tragedy in Sydney, communities worldwide have been grappling with grief, fear, and uncertainty. IslamiCity’s podcast Light Upon Light stepped into this conversation with Episode 37, focusing on healing, standing together, and fostering understanding in difficult times. The episode emphasizes how communities both local and global can respond to tragedy…
