Hopes & Challenges

US Muslim civil rights group welcomes recognition of 'World Hijab Day' in New York

US Muslim civil rights group welcomes recognition of ‘World Hijab Day’ in New York

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Jan 29, hailed a …

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Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students

Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students

Newly signed executive order has ‘broader implications’ than travel ban Trump …

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More than $745,000 raised to rebuild Masjid Al-Taqwa burnt in Eaton fire

More than $745,000 raised to rebuild Masjid Al-Taqwa burnt in Eaton fire

A devastating wildfire has reduced the cherished Masjid Al-Taqwa to ashes, …

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Scarves over headscarves: Muslim women’s outdoors group takes on snow tubing in Minnesota

Scarves over headscarves: Muslim women’s outdoors group takes on snow tubing in Minnesota

Ice crystals clung to the eyelashes, parka hood, beanie hat and …

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Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024

Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024

With firms such as Makani and Boycat, founders answer a growing …

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'My hijab is a Superman cape when I play football'

‘My hijab is a Superman cape when I play football’

Muslim teenagers at an all-girls school who won a national football …

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How sport hijabs give girls freedom to play football

How sport hijabs give girls freedom to play football

Specially-adapted hijabs are helping Muslim pupils have the confidence to play …

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New York makes it illegal to forcefully remove hijab

New York makes it illegal to forcefully remove hijab

The legislation signed by New York governor Katy Hochul targets harassment …

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Muslim American life after October 7

Muslim American life after October 7

A Radcliffe Institute discussion on repression and free speech   Describing …

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Breaking stereotypes doesn't mean liberation for Muslim women

Breaking stereotypes doesn’t mean liberation for Muslim women

Islamophobia Awareness Month: Mariya bint Rehan unpacks the tropes Muslim women …

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Trump's pro-Israel cabinet picks upset Muslims who voted for him

Trump’s pro-Israel cabinet picks upset Muslims who voted for him

U.S. Muslim leaders who supported Republican Donald Trump to protest against …

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Despite the obstacles, Muslim women play an active role in peacebuilding

Despite the obstacles, Muslim women play an active role in peacebuilding

As Interfaith Week and Islamophobia Awareness Month coincide, Maha Akeel looks …

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