There are more Muslim candidates running for office across the United States in the 2018 midterm elections than ever before. These candidates hope to use their offices – if elected – to promote a more inclusive American vision. Learn more about these Muslim candidates and what motivated them to enter politics.
Unity in Response to Hatred
After the shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, the response of the U.S. interfaith community has stressed unity and solidarity across lines of faith. Read more about interfaith work in the wake of this horrific attack at the link below.
Faith Leaders in New York: “We Are One Family”
Following the shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh on October 27, members of the interfaith community have come together in solidarity with our Jewish friends, including faith leaders in New York City, who stressed that we are “all one family.”
Muslim Groups Raise Funds for Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Attack
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.
