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Dilawar Syed Makes History as Highest-Ranking Muslim Official in US Government
by Aysha Qamar After two years of being blocked, Dilawar Syed was confirmed as deputy administrator of the Small Business
Over 100 Muslim Scholars and Leaders Release Statement on Islam’s Position on LGBT
By Yousuf Ali Over 100 Islamic scholars and leaders released a statement regarding Islam’s position on homosexuality shortly before LGBTQ+
Fans Upset Over Marvel Announcement Muslim Hero Ms. Marvel's Death
Marvel Comics officially announced the death of Ms. Marvel in the next issue of The Amazing Spider-Man. Fans across the world are upset and outraged
CAIR Sues Michigan Sheriff’s Office Over Alleged Forced Hijab Removal
by Aysha Qamar The Michigan Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a prominent Muslim civil rights and advocacy
Dem Maryland official says Muslim children aligned with 'White supremacists' for opposing LGBTQ curriculum
by TMO Staff A Democratic member of a Maryland city council blasted Muslim children as on the side of "White supremacists" after
Dr. Ahmed’s Latest Book “The Rise and Fall of Muslim Civilization, Hope for the Future received the Next Generation Indie...
by TMO Staff 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards announce Dr. Basheer Ahmed’s latest book, “The Rise and Fall of Muslim
Almost 80 schoolgirls poisoned, hospitalized in northern Afghanistan
Nearly 80 girls were poisoned and hospitalized in two separate attacks at their primary schools in northern Afghanistan, a local
Imran Khan Sues the Pakistani Government
By Mahvish Akhtar On June 1, 2023, Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaaf Chief Imran Khan and his party is filing lawsuits against the
Islamic Scholar Tariq Ramadan Acquitted of Swiss Rape Charges
By Yousuf Ali Professor Tariq Ramadan was acquitted of rape charges in his native Switzerland on Wednesday, May 24. In
Dr. Ahmed’s Latest Book “The Rise and Fall of Muslim Civilization, Hope for the Future” receives the Next Generation Indie...
by TMO Staff Dr. Basheer Ahmed latest book launched in July 2022, “The Rise and Fall of Muslim Civilization: Hope
Erdogan Reelected as President of Turkey in 2023 Election
By Yousuf Ali Turkey held a runoff presidential election between Kemal Kilicdaroglu and President Recep Tayyib Erdogan. Erdogan prevailed with
Update: Imran Khan is Ready to Step Down as Chairman if Necessary
By Mahvish Akhtar On May 27, while meeting with Journalists and Lawyers at his Zaman Park residence in Lahore, PTI
Lawsuit Alleges State Department forced Muslim security guard to shave beard
by Kathryn Post When Devin Brooks reported for training in West Virginia early last year for his new security guard
Op Ed: The demise of Ummati Muslimah and need to rethink
By Zubair Ahmad Sheikh The Muslim Ummah has a rich history of producing prolific scholars, scientists, and intellectuals who shared
Op Ed: Pakistan Fights for the Soul of Islam
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah Islam was never in danger, nor were Muslims. Islam claims to be a God-guided faith. How
Turning away from the West, Russia seeks to strengthen economic ties with the Muslim world
by Etienne Bouche The Russia-Islamic World Forum will begin in Kazan, southwest Russia, on Thursday. The two-day event was first
Shia Muslim scholars denied entry into US suspect religious bias
by Samira Asma-Sadeque from The Guardian It took the US consulate seven minutes to reject Nabil Ahmed Shabbir’s visa application.
Imran Arrested: Islamabad High Court Approves
Update since original publication:Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 11. By Mahvish
Israel Bombs Gaza after Palestinian Hunger Striker Dies in its Prison
By Yousuf Ali Israel resumed its periodic bombing of Gaza in response to rockets from the Islamic Jihad group on
If re-elected Trump plans to reinstate Muslim Ban, add more countries to list
by Paurush Omar from The Hindustani Times Former President Donald Trump has privately told close associates that he plans to
Muslim mayor from New Jersey denied entry into White House Eid event
by Rehan Qamar While several people celebrated Eid and the diversity of Muslims in office on May 1 at the
Biden hosts Eid al-Fitr reception at White House
U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted a reception to celebrate Eid Al Fitr on Monday afternoon in the
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murthy declares January as Muslim Heritage Month
by TMO Staff Making history Saturday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a proclamation designating January as Muslim Heritage Month in a
Trump asks for mistrial in E. Jean Carroll rape lawsuit
by TMO Staff In a letter filed early Monday, former President Donald Trump's lawyers argued for a mistrial in his civil
Op Ed: Two Neglected Major Issues in Pakistan
By Munir M Hasan, PhD After listening to a number of commentators and the legal experts in TV programs, I am
Bills propose state holidays for minority faiths in Michigan, including Eid
by Niraj Warikoo from the Detroit Free Press As the religious and cultural diversity of Michigan grows, some are hoping
Islamic Jurisprudence in Early Islam
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah A review of Dr. Hasanuddin Hashmi's work on Islamic Jurisprudence. The book is available at Islamic Center,
Op Ed: Do you know your god?
by Azher Quader President, CBC Hint # 1 - who do u fear the most? Hint #2 - what do u
Rival Sudanese Military Factions Cash Killing Hundreds
By Yousuf Ali On Saturday April 15, rival factions within the Sudanese armed forces started fighting. In particular, the Rapid
Minneapolis becomes first major US city to allow Muslim calls to prayer at all hours
by Rehan Qamar The Minneapolis City Council voted to allow broadcasts of the Athan or Muslim call to prayer at all times,