ISLAMOPHOBIA

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Annual Report Paints Grim Picture, Inspires Yet Greater Resolve

As Chairperson Maenza said, “The scope and scale of the violations are disheartening, but it makes us all the more determined.”

Remembering Kissir and Tsemik at Hazeem’s House, This Ramadan

I put these religious labels on Boon, Kofi, and Avi now, but back then, the subject never came up. They were just my friends.

Three Years Later: The Lessons We Learned From the Christchurch Mosque Shootings

It is unfortunate that it sometimes takes an act of such cruelty to bring out the best of mankind. But it is also fortunate that the best is there, ready to manifest in time of need.

Obsessed with Hate: Disgraced Reporter Yashar Ali Tries to Make Bigotry Look Humanitarian

In 2021, Ali described that his goal with the Scientology religion was “to have the whole thing shut down.”

Muslim Couple’s Road Trip Melts Barriers of Prejudice, Builds Understanding

It has been said many times in many ways that it’s hard to hate up close.

True Patriotism: What Drove Dan Day to Expose Islamophobic Extremists—and Save Lives

How many more heroes are out there? How many more heroes will we need?

Garden State Politician Recants Anti-Muslim Hate, Embraces Tolerance

When a person embarks on a career in politics, as a sworn-in representative of the people, he or she is bound to uphold and protect the best interests of those they now represent. That includes members of every faith—minority and majority.

Stafford County, Virginia, Exhumes Its Own Bigotry. It’s Time To Bury It Again.

The Muslim community of Stafford County, Virginia, having been found in the right in the federal lawsuit, and having won its own lawsuit against the County, now as of September of this year, has its cemetery. In all, Stafford County spent five years and $900,000—$400,000 in court costs and $500,000 in a settlement to the AMAA.

We Are Lady Parts—The Next Generation of Muslim Representation

It was about time a show of this nature made its debut on the center stage. According to the Annual Population Survey spanning from April 2017 to March 2018, the second largest religion in the UK is Islam (representing 5%+ of the total population). This compares to the figure of about 1.4% in the U.S., in 2015.

The Fourth Pillar of Islam—My Experience of Ramadan

It was Ramadan and they instinctively wanted to share their good food with neighbors, just like they were used to doing back home.

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