Islam
The Gifts of Islam
1.5 to 2 billion of the world’s people identify as Muslim. That means that nearly 1 out of 4 people in the world believe in the…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jul 1, 2022
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Tag: American Muslims
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Islam and the Problem of Religious Stereotypes
So far, the United States has done a rather good job at including Muslims into society, and at differentiating the vast majority of followers of Muhammad…
Islam
New Bill Seeks to Overturn Trump “Muslim Ban”
Some time back, on June 28, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Presidential Proclamation 9645 which restricted immigration from eight countries – Libya, Iran, Syria, Somalia,…
Islam
Muslim Life in America
Immigrant Muslims are economically stronger than the US-born Muslims The fabric of Islam in the United States has a considerable proportion of immigrants sewn into it.…
Islam
Teen Combats Islamophobia by Inviting Strangers to Dine with Her Muslim Family
Muslim teen easing anti-Muslim fears with dinners hosted in her home. For many Muslims living in the United States life has not been easy. Each time…
Religion News
Sikhs Celebrate Turban Day in Times Square
Sikhs hold turban tying event to educate Americans about their faith. Even as American Muslims have been bearing the brunt of the crimes by terrorist groups…
Islam
J.K. Rowling’s Tweet Bumps Muslim Fundraiser for Vandalized Jewish Cemetery Over $100,000
Muslim-Americans raise over $100,000 to repair vandalized historic Jewish cemetery. Despite Donald Trump’s repeated assurances that his government would tackle the problem of anti-Semitism, American Jews…
Featured Contributors
An American Muslim on the Executive Order Banning Muslims
Featured Contributor Shehla Ahmad says there are many aspects of the executive order which need to be examined. Should we close our doors on others simply…
Celebrity
Katy Perry and George Takei Standing Up for American Muslims
Katy Perry and George Takei are both using their platforms to counter Islamophobia before Trump’s inauguration. Following the rise of Islamophobic rhetoric and hate crimes in…
Celebrity
Reza Aslan Says More Muslims on TV Can Combat Islamophobia
Iranian-American TV celebrity believes that Muslims should be more involved in pop culture to combat Islamophobia. American-Muslim scholar Reza Aslan believes that Islamophobia can be reduced…
Islam
Two U.S. Towns Being Sued for Discrimination This Week for Refusing Permits to Mosques
The Department of Justice files discrimination cases against U.S. towns for denying mosques. The city of Sterling Heights, Michigan is facing a legal suit due to…
Islam
Muslim-American Kids Read Letters Written by Japanese-Americans Incarcerated During WWII
The current rise in anti-Islamic sentiments is reminiscent of the persecution faced by Japanese-Americans during the second World War. The targeted violence that Muslims are facing…