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October 2018

October 15, 2018

It’s Time to Boycott Saudi Arabia

For Muslims, Makkah, where the Ka’ba is located, is the epicenter of their faith and...

September 2018

September 05, 2018

In the Midst of Rampant Islamophobia, American Muslims are Making Political History

American Muslims are making history. The unprecedented level of civic engagement and grassroots effort displayed...

June 2018

June 06, 2018

A Tale of Two Iftars

The White House and other government agencies have held Ramadan iftar dinners for decades, but...

May 2018

May 16, 2018

‘Reading’ the Quran – How Will You Live the Message?

We cannot live in a time where a fight is needed and sit quietly. And...

May 01, 2018

The Data is Clear – Most Americans Oppose Islamophobia

Last week the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the so-called Muslim ban, setting the stage...

April 2018

April 25, 2018

Muslim Ban Reaches the Supreme Court – How We All Can Keep Fighting

We should be leading the way. Remember that ALL Muslims are being targeted, not just...

March 2018

March 27, 2018

Strange Bedfellows – The Marriage of Religious Groups with Two-Party Political Systems

But how then, do Evangelicals and other faith groups justify supporting various candidates whose moral...

April 2017

April 27, 2017

In Trump’s America, are Islamic Schools a Better Choice then Public Schools?

Whether to send a child to public or private school is an important decision that...

February 2017

February 24, 2017

#Activism: How Muslims Became Maryland’s Premier Political Force

Aside from the obvious refrain many have gotten used to me sharing -- that there...

February 20, 2017

On Black American Muslim Contributions to the Fabric of Our Society

Over the years, many Black American Muslims have been at the forefront of articulating Islamic...

December 2016

December 31, 2016

November 2016

November 30, 2016

Trump, Interment Camps and Muslim Bans – an FAQ

By Maureen Pettibone Ryan Donald J. Trump has made several statements during his campaign that have...

November 25, 2016

What Routes will Muslim Communities be Charting in a Trump Administration?

By Shabana Mir Faith and ideological communities should expect a painful and polarizing four years....

November 17, 2016

For the Sake of the Struggle, Don’t Give into Fear – Reflections from Sh. Hamza Yusuf

By Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights...

November 13, 2016

American Muslims Leaders and Activists Respond to a Trump Presidency

By Engy Abdelkader Tuesday’s presidential election results proved traumatic for a number of Muslim Americans. Almost...

November 07, 2016

Vote with Your Heads, Vote Against Trump

By Imam Abdullah Antepli In the final tense day of what has been a...

November 04, 2016

Why Muslims are Pivotal in this Election and Must Vote Against Trump

By Suehaila Amen As we enter into the final few days before the presidential elections,...

November 02, 2016

Election 2016: Muslim Americans Stand On a Precipice

By Imam Mansoor Sabree Over the past couple of years, Muslim Americans have been experiencing...

November 01, 2016

What is CVE (Countering Violent Extremism)?

By Alejandro J. Beutel with Mimi Yu and Asma Shah The Institute for Social Policy...

October 2016

October 13, 2016

Why the Muslim Vote will be Crucial in this Election

This is the second in a four-part series focusing on the 2016 election cycle and how...

October 05, 2016

Mobilization and Beyond: Building Muslim Political Power

This is the first in a four-part series focusing on the 2016 election cycle and...

July 2016

July 24, 2016

On Shariah Law: Tolerance is the Law of the Land

By Fatina Abdrabboh I teach a course at a law school on Islamic Law, familiar...

April 2016

April 04, 2016

In the Battle Against Islamophobia, We Must Stand with Interfaith Partners

By Maha Elgenaidi If anyone doubts the strength of anti-Muslim sentiment in the U.S., a...

March 2016

March 10, 2016

VIDEO: Why Muslims Must be Part of the Political Process

Why should we vote, especially now more than ever? Why should we follow what the...

January 2016

January 21, 2016

Who Speaks for Islam in America?

By Khurram Dara Who speaks for Islam in America? After tragedies like the ones that...

June 2015

June 30, 2015

A Ramadan of Remembrance – Memories of Dr. Maher Hathout

This is Day 13 of Altmuslim’s #30Days30Writers series for Ramadan 2015. By Ahmed Younis For...

June 09, 2015

MPAC, Countering Violent Extremism and American Muslim Astroturf – A Critical Review

By Ahmed Shaikh In the Los Angeles area, one of three “pilot program cities” for...