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I AM a Muslim. Let me tell readers about my immediate apprehension after I read or hear any news about a terrorist incident like the Jan 6 storming of the United States Capitol building by a mob of President Trump supporters. In such cases, first, I want to know whether …

Parents of a 12-year-old Muslim girl have been threatened with legal action for refusing to send their girl to classes with above-the-knee skirt. “It feels like bullying because of what I believe,” Siham Hamud, who is currently studying from home because of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, told The Independent.   “I think they …

Summary: This article discusses the origins and evolution of Islamophobia. It firstly explains the context in which the seeds of the problem were planted. That is followed by the reasons for which Islam and Muslims historically became easy targets. After that, three critical evolutionary phases, as well as illustrations, of …

As October comes to an end, we are surrounded with jack-o-lanterns and ghost filled yards. From Trick or Treat to a parade, it is an event, which attracts young Muslims significantly. Even as simple as walking into the grocery shop becomes difficult, for these celebrations are very prominent and promoted …

As the United States prepares for November presidential elections, American Muslims are poised to play a key role in swing states during the upcoming polls, amid rising calls to register for voting. According to the Pew Research Center, Muslims represent just 1 to 2 percent of the country’s population. However, with …