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In the patchwork of American religious communities, two settlements stand in stark contrast to one another-not just in their faith traditions, but in how authorities have responded to their creation. EPIC City, a proposed Muslim community in Texas, faces aggressive investigation and opposition before breaking ground, while Kiryas Joel, a thriving Hasidic Jewish village in…
In a sad and emotionally charged moment, a moving speech was delivered at the funeral for 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume, who tragically lost his life due to a senseless act of violence. The speaker, Imam Omar Suleiman, is an American Muslim scholar, civil rights leader, writer, and public speaker. He is the Founder and President of…
In a heart-wrenching gathering, thousands of mourners assembled at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview to pay respects to Wadea Al-Fayoume. A Palestinian-American boy who tragically lost his life at age six. Wadea, who had just celebrated his sixth birthday, was a victim of a fatal stabbing, authorities say, because of his Muslim faith. The Mosque…
The coverage of Juneteenth’s significance by the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Council for Social Justice is crucial and highly significant to Muslims in America. By shedding light on the importance of this historic day, ICNA contributes to raising awareness about the history of slavery, emancipation, and the ongoing struggles for racial justice in…
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…
This article explores the relationship between hijab and gendered Islamophobia and how it affects Muslim women’s daily experiences. The authors highlight that the hijab has become a symbol of Muslim identity and a target of hate and discrimination in many Western societies, making Muslim women more vulnerable to hatred and intolerance. The article emphasizes the…
Dr. Hatem Bazian, an Editorial Board Member for the Islamophobia Studies Journal, announces the release of Volume Seven in the Fall of 2022. The interdisciplinary and multi-lingual academic journal features research articles that critically analyze Islamophobia and its various manifestations in contemporary society. Dr. Hatem Bazian of the University of California Berkeley founded the Islamophobia…
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.…
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…
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…
The Middle East Eye recently featured a number of Arab Americans. They have taken to the streets to protest the murder of George Floyd. According to the New York Times, half a million people came out in nearly 500 places across the United States on that single day. The protests brought people together in the…
