National Archives

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith, National — August 22, 2014

Couple’s Different Faiths Bond Them

Find out how an interfaith couple (she’s Christian, he’s Muslim) has kept their marriage together for 27 years. … [Read more...]

National — August 22, 2014

Ride-Along With Kurdish-American Cop

Nashville is home to many things including, surprisingly, the country’s largest Kurdish population. Meet Jiyayi Suleyman, Nashville’s first Kurdish-American cop. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, National — August 21, 2014

Islamic Art Hits L.A.

This fall, Islamic art and culture will be showcased in Los Angeles as dozens of exhibitions, screenings, and lectures will cover such diverse topics as contemporary art to architectural photography. … [Read more...]

National, World — August 18, 2014

Injured Afghan Girl Finds Care in U.S.

'Solace for the Children' helps injured children in Afghanistan receive medical care in the United States. The Los Angeles Times brings you the story of one courageous father who stood up to the … [Read more...]

Faith, National — August 18, 2014

Hollywood Actor Leads Call To Prayer

Ben Youcef is not only a popular Hollywood Muslim actor but he also leads the call to prayer in a Los Angeles mosque. … [Read more...]

National, Women — August 18, 2014

Be A (Muslim) Clown

Meet Portland’s first female, African-American Muslim clown – Nikki Brown Clown. … [Read more...]

National — August 13, 2014

CAIR Chooses Non-Muslim For Post

Jacob Bender is many things – a scholar, an activist, a filmmaker and for the last ten months, has served as Executive Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (known as CAIR). No small … [Read more...]

National, World — August 7, 2014

Palestinian and Israeli Youth Camp Together

Project Common Bond is not your average camp in Pennsylvania. The campers, between the ages of 15-20, are young people who have been directly affected by terrorism and have lost loved ones. Both … [Read more...]

Faith, National — August 6, 2014

Calculating Islam’s Holiest Holidays

A look at the complicated matter of deciding when Muslims should start celebrating their most sacred holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan, which is based on the sighting of the crescent moon. … [Read more...]

Faith, National — July 30, 2014

Married Couple Founded First Thai Mosque in U.S

Mr. and Mrs. Phyakuls came to Los Angeles in the mid-60s and became “the minority of the minority of the minority” – Thai Muslims. Together, they opened up the first mosque established by Thai Muslims … [Read more...]