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An American Muslim couple’s inspiring example
An American Muslim couple received appreciation from the American media this month. Dr. Rafat Ansari, an oncologist and Dr. Zoreen Ansari, a family medicine physician, made an extraordinary gift of $ 15 million to Notre Dame...Mar 28, 2017 2069 1 -
American Muslims raise money to mend vandalized Jewish cemetery
Expressing solidarity with the Jewish community, American Muslims has raised more than $ 50,000 to repair a vandalized Jewish cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Titled “Muslims United to Repair Jewish Cemetery,” an online fundraiser was set...Feb 22, 2017 1043 0 -
Why more American Muslims should take part in building community relations
Under political spotlight throughout the election campaign, American Muslims have entered the New Year 2017 with a mix of fears and hopes. Fears stem from recent rise in hate speech and attacks while hopes arise from...Jan 3, 2017 1436 2 -
The Trump Era: American Muslims must pursue dialogue, engagement
Akbar Ahmed at River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Bethesda, Md. Sunday November 20, 2016 Photo: Views and News Muslim Americans should reach out to communities in order to foster a better understanding of Islam and...Nov 22, 2016 1361 0 -
Trump aide: Working on American Muslims advisory council to protect freedoms
Photo showing Sajid Tarar with Donald Trump, courtesy Diversity Group Maryland businessman Sajid Tarar, who led a Muslim coalition for President-elect Donald Trump, has said he is working to form an advisory council with the aim...Nov 20, 2016 2991 0 -
November 8 election pivotal for American Muslims : Khizr Khan
Pakistani American Khizr Khan made several appearances alongside Democratic leaders in Virginia in a push for Muslims to get out and use their right to vote. “The Muslim community is committed to standing up for their...Nov 5, 2016 898 0 -
‘American Muslims should leverage political participation to become influential voice’
American Muslims should translate their growing political participation into wider representation at legislative and administrative levels in order to have mainstream influence, Congressman Andre Carson said. “It is important that we recognize that we have voice,...Oct 5, 2016 813 0 -
‘American Muslims must encourage youth to assume leadership roles’
During the course of a day, he pursues so many tasks – considering them as his duties – that even to his close associates Tufail Ahmad defies description. It is difficult to bracket his work into one...Oct 1, 2016 1574 1 -
Khizr Khan’s message for American Muslims: Participate in Political Process
Khizr Khan, father of a fallen army hero, who has flashed to national limelight after challenging Republican candidate Donald Trump, has a word of advice for American Muslims: participate in political process. “In American democracy, you...Aug 7, 2016 1122 0 -
American Muslims bring message of peaceful coexistence to DC Rally
American Muslims, who gathered on the National Mall on Saturday said they are in the nation’s capital with a message of peace and unity in the face of violence and discrimination. Interfaith leaders from Christian, Jewish...Jul 25, 2016 2104 0