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Black History Month: The History and Strength of Black Muslims in America – February is Black History Month. A time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history. As part of this celebration, the Muslim American Society (MAS) held an event. By highlighting the critical role that Black Muslims have played in…
Yaqeen Institute, a research institute dedicated to the study of Islam and Muslims, recently published a blog post in honor of World Hijab Day. The blog post seeks to answer five common questions about the hijab, a head covering worn by some Muslim women. Here is a summary of the five questions and their answers:…
Discover Abdullah Akl: His Impact on the Community. Learn about the life and work of this dedicated community leader and activist who has devoted himself to serving and making a positive impact on his community. Abdullah Akl is a community leader and activist who has dedicated his life to serving his community and positively impacting…
The Muslim American Society (MAS) is a national non-profit organization founded in 1993 to promote a comprehensive understanding of Islam and foster a solid Muslim American identity. The organization has become one of the largest and most influential Muslim-American organizations in the country, serving a diverse community of Muslims from different backgrounds and ethnicities. The…
What is Hijab? The hijab, or ‘veil,’ is a sign of humility and dignity worn to fulfill a divine mandate. However, that is not the only reason a Muslim woman wears a hijab. Contrary to common assumption, many Muslim women prefer wearing the hijab because they feel it is empowering and a necessary part of…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). In the United States, DVAM was launched in October of 1987 to connect and unite individuals and organizations. All working on domestic violence issues while raising awareness for those issues. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community around the world. Across races, religions, and nationalities, one in three…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
