Following the shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, PA, Muslim groups took action to support their Jewish friends, raising thousands of dollars in aid for the victims and their families. The Muslim groups noted, “No amount of money will bring back their loved ones, but we do hope to lessen their burden in some way.”
Muslims Have a Long History in the U.S.
Read this op-ed about the long history of Islam and Muslims in the United States and the role Muslims played, from the country’s inception, in building the U.S.
Interfaith Event Builds Understanding
All across the United States, faith communities are coming together for interfaith work and public events, which aim to build better understanding and friendship between people of different faiths. Read more about this interfaith peace-building event in Springfield, Ohio!
Anything but One Culture
The British Museum houses a vast collection of Islamic art and artifacts and a new Islamic art gallery opening at the museum—Albukhary Foundation Gallery—offers a fresh look at the institution’s astonishing Islamic collection and celebrates the diversity of cultures behind it.
Most News Coverage of Muslims is Negative. But Not When It’s about Devotion.
An interesting study done by the Washington Post suggests that, while most media coverage of Muslims in the U.S. is negative, coverage of Muslim worship tends to be portrayed positively. Read more about the study at the link below!
