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October 2017

October 02, 2017

Nouman Ali Khan Shows Us that We Need More Women Religious Leaders

There is an urgent need for Muslim women religious leaders, speakers, preachers, mentors and organizational...

September 2017

September 28, 2017

The Pain in Our Joy – On Blackness, Ashura, and Remembering

For years, I didn’t know where to stand on Muharram and Ashura. But then my...

September 07, 2017

Spiritual but Not Religious Should Be a Phase in Life, Not a Way of Life

Do you identify as spiritual but not religious? If so, you are certainly not alone.

August 2017

August 21, 2017

The Deeper Meaning of the Hajj – A Pilgrim’s Experience

Even as we aided our fellow pilgrim, I found myself impatiently asking why the local...

August 16, 2017

What’s My Name?

I am the queen of unsolicited advice. I'll say out loud what everyone is thinking...

August 13, 2017

Call for Submissions – Send Us your 2017 Hajj and Eid ul Adha Stories!

Share your stories with us here at Altmuslim. What do you find beautiful, difficult or...

August 01, 2017

Can (and Should) Islam be Reformed?

If Islam could be so badly turned into a political and totalitarian system, why could...

July 2017

July 19, 2017

Is the Quran to Blame? Looking at Domestic Violence and Scriptural Interpretation

How have passages from the Quran been interpreted and misinterpreted with regards to domestic violence?...

July 14, 2017

Muslims and Domestic Violence – Searching for a Faith-Based Solution

Domestic violence is as prevalent in Muslim communities as it is in other faith communities....

July 11, 2017

When You’re Gay and Muslim – Finding Allah’s Meaning in All of It

Allow me today to describe one of those elephants. A strange elephant. Allow me to...

July 06, 2017

Is Islam Inherently Secular?

When American Muslims say that America is the closest nation to reconcile itself to Islamic...

June 2017

June 24, 2017

Ramadan Reflections – In Search of Connections and a Brighter Future

Whether it’s neighbors who proudly display Trump signs on their lawn, or the casual racism...

June 23, 2017

In Times of Crisis, How Can Communities Heal?

Today, countless Muslim parents across the country may be telling their daughters not to wear...

June 23, 2017

How Do We Make Islam Relevant and Meaningful to Our Youth?

Young people in our highly individualized times need faith to be meaningful, relevant and fulfilling....

June 21, 2017

Acts of Charity, How LaunchGood Campaigns Happen and Why it All Matters

Once these campaigns cross into the six-digits we consistently hear, “Why so much? How are...

June 19, 2017

Beauty and the Beast – Which of the Two Faces of Islam Will Prevail?

The challenge and struggle of our generation is which face of the House of Islam...

June 18, 2017

In Ramadan and Beyond – What Does it Mean to be a ‘Good Muslim?’

I don’t cover my head. I don’t pray five times a day. I didn’t marry...

June 16, 2017

Last 10 days of Ramadan – Learning Impulse Control and Accountability

I’ve been actively thinking about the last 10 days/nights of Ramadan and how I want...

May 2017

May 29, 2017

Ramadan Remembrance – My Brother and the Stories that Need to be Heard

My point in sharing these experiences, at the start of a new Ramadan, is this:...

May 19, 2017

The Religion (Islam) Between Immigrant Parents and their Children on Aziz Ansari’s “Master of None”

On Aziz Ansari's "Netflix" comedy, "Master of None," the "Religion" episode tackles the differences between...

May 16, 2017

How Ramadan Can Boost Some Towards Salafism

It is clear that Ramadan and the social activities it fosters – such as tarawih...

May 06, 2017

In Battling FGM, We Must Center Muslims Women and Girls

By Samar Kaukab Here is a well-known aphorism: It is hard to see that which...

March 2017

March 10, 2017

6 Misconceptions Held about Salafi Muslims

Salafism, often referred to as "Wahhabism," is widely regarded as a fundamentalist interpretation of Islam...

February 2017

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...

February 03, 2017

Hijra and the Black Muslim Experience

Recent political developments in the U.S. have prompted many to reexamine the situation that Black...

January 2017

January 26, 2017

In Support of Muslims: Diverse Women’s Marchers Pledge Unity for Multiple Causes

The Women’s March was a call to action. It was a reminder to keep focused...

December 2016

December 30, 2016

12 Issues and Stories that Captured the American Muslim Communities in 2016

From the firing of Wheaton College professor Larycia Hawkins back in January for wearing a...

December 16, 2016

9 Ways to Expand the Role of Imams in America

With the growing demands and needs of our community, it becomes important for masjid leadership...

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 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...