American Muslim journalists share stories of their struggles and successes

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A widely attended event hosted by American Muslim Institution highlighted the need for the Muslim community to be part of the mainstream media conversation in a way that fosters awareness about their achievements. The event on “The Challenges Facing Minorities in Today’s America”, held in Gaithersburg, Maryland, provided a platform for direct interaction between some […]

‘There has never been an America without Muslims’

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“There has never been an America without Muslims.” By beginning his book, Muslims and the Making of America, with that sentence, author, Amir Hussain, challenges the assumption in certain current political discourse that sees American Muslims as relatively new arrivals that the United States may be able to live without. With an appearance at a […]

American Muslims forego Eid feasts to help Hurricane Harvey victims

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Thousands of American Muslims, particularly those living in Texas, devoted their time to rescue and relief work for victims of the catastrophic Hurricane Harvey, putting behind the customary festive Eid-al-Adha gatherings with family and friends. Texas is home to around 250,000 Muslims, many of them well-established entrepreneurs and professionals in wide-ranging fields. The Muslim community […]