Northeast Young Muslims Sister's Camp Uncovers Hidden Pearls

  58 young Muslim women from around the tri-state area went on a journey in the woods this past weekend at Camp Bernie in Port Murray, NJ. There were two large cabin homes, two thought-provoking speakers, and a whole lot of sisterhood. The camp officially kicked off with an icebreaker, which was explained to some […]

Islam 101 Panel Discussion: Building Bridges in a Global Village

WhyIslam West, Olympia Chapter helped organize an event with Amnesty International (Olympia Chapter) and the OPME- Olympians for Peace in the Middle East in Downtown Olympia. The event had good publicity through an article in the Olympian newspaper by Ms. Venice Buhain as well as fliers to various churches and synagogues.

NY Times: Memorizing the Way to Heaven, Verse by Verse

The carpeted room is full of children in skullcaps crouched on prayer mats, reciting verses from a holy text. Some mumble the words under their breath; others sing them out. They rock back and forth as they chant, their disparate voices blending into an ethereal melody. The children, ages 7 to 14, are full-time students, […]

Harvard Pluralism Project Publishes Research Report on ICNA-MAS Convention

"On Independence Day weekend, the Connecticut Convention Center was crowded with thousands of American Muslims. The annual ICNA-MAS Convention, one of the largest Muslim events in America, is organized by the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and the Muslim American Society (MAS)." "Those who attended the convention came from across the country to learn […]

American Muslims Urge Un To Enforce Mideast Cease-Fire

Muslim nations urged to end diplomatic relations with Israel (WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/2/06) – The American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT), a national coalition of  major American-Muslim organizations, today urged the United Nation to fulfill its legal and moral responsibility by implementing an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza. The coalition also urged […]

Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon

Recent fighting in Lebanon resulted in hundreds of deaths, thousands injured, and more than one million displaced. Immediate emergency relief is needed to help the injured and displaced people. Children, women and elderly are most vulnerable and need urgent relief supplies including food, medicine, and shelter. Help us to help the Needy. Helping Hand will […]

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