In this piece, two Muslims visit middle America to see how divided the U.S. really is and speak with people about different issues at the forefront of national debate. The writer had a lot of meaningful - and at times, perplexing - conversations, but ultimately concludes that the U.S. is such a diverse and nuanced place, that boiling regions and peoples down into simplistic tropes and stereotypes is as impossible as it is inaccurate. We salute this writer and her friend for making their journey ...
Interfaith March for Unity
This past Sunday, around 1,000 people of all faiths and denominations came together for Unity Walk 2017 in Washington, DC, gathering to promote interfaith solidarity and inclusiveness. As one organizer said, "We want to model that people do care about each other and want to learn about each other." READ MORE (Voice of America) ...
Houston’s Muslims Are Volunteering in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which devastated Houston and surrounding areas, local Muslims are stepping up and volunteering to help those most badly impacted by the storm, including many who lost their homes. According to one Houston resident, who has taken shelter at a local mosque, "Muslims are just like any other type of person. They're caring, loving, giving people... I feel very fortunate that they were open and willing to come and have this space." READ MORE (CBS News) ...
After Hurricane Harvey, Muslims in Houston Hit the Streets to Help
Hurricane Harvey has devastated Houston, Texas and the surrounding areas, creating dangerous flooding and leaving many people displaced. But, in the wake of the storm, a group of young Houston Muslims has stepped to help their neighbors during this time of crisis by handing out food, clean water, and other important supplies and checking that people are safe. According to one volunteer, "Whenever your fellow Americans are in need, you need to be the first ones on the ground to help ...
Interfaith Vigil for Charlottesville
Over 100 people of different religious and cultural backgrounds came together for an interfaith vigil honoring the three people who died during the hateful rally in Charlottesville, Virginia earlier this month. In addition to honoring the victims, the vigil also sent a powerful message of peace. As one participant said, the remedy for hatred is "more speech—speech to challenge the hatred, speech to educate the haters, speech to expose their moral vacuity." View photos from this event at ...
