Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
"Muhammad believed in peace, social justice, women's rights...” "Kindness is a mark of faith." These Islamic messages are the latest billboard campaign sponsored by the Islamic Circle of North … [Read more...]
Continuing a tradition that started with President Clinton, President Obama hosted an Iftar dinner on Monday. An iftar is the evening feast in which Muslims break their fast during Ramadan. The … [Read more...]
Last week, 17 year old Pakistani children'd rights and education activist Malala Yousafzai appeared on the Daily Show for yet another powerful interview, especially in light of the South Carolina … [Read more...]
Geared to the public sector, the North Austin Muslim Community Center hosted their annual “Ramadan Open House” to increase a better understanding of Islam and Ramadan. During the event, a traditional … [Read more...]
Muslim-American women share personal accounts of their decision to wear the hijab (religious head-scarf). As Lori Saroya recounted, “The decision to start wearing the hijab felt right to me, yet I … [Read more...]
A look at Muslim refugees in the Houston area, many have fled war or repressive circumstances in the Middle East but despite this, are still thankful this Ramadan. "Many are traumatized by their … [Read more...]
A look at how Muslims in Southern California celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, including the all important iftar meal which ends their daily fast. And in SoCal, the community is diverse and so is … [Read more...]
Author Saadia Faruqi collection of short stories titled "Brick Walls: Tales of Hope & Courage From Pakistan” addresses socioeconomic issues, gender inequality and the growing population of elderly … [Read more...]
Muslim girls are faced with a unique challenge when it comes to sports - how does one balance a basketball while wearing a modest dress and religious headscarf? Well the College of Design at the … [Read more...]
In light of the Supreme Court ruling that Abercrombie & Fitch had violated a federal ban on religious discrimination when it refused to hire a Muslim woman who wore the hijab, the New York Times … [Read more...]
