Islam

Michigan September 23

Who is Amer Ghalib, the Trump-endorsing mayor of the US’ only Muslim-majority town?

Mayor Amer Ghalib endorsed former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, putting him and the U.S.' only Muslim-majority town of Hamtramck, Michigan, in the spotlight.

Kamala Harris September 1

Abandon Biden campaign relaunches, targets Harris in key swing states

The Abandon Biden campaign announced that it was relaunching its effort, this time under the banner of "Abandon Harris," and will target key swing states in November.

Minnesota August 13

Muslim cleric who praised Adolf Hitler, Hamas spoke at Harris running mate Tim Walz’s 2019 inauguration

A Muslim cleric who praised Adolf Hitler and Hamas after the militant group’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel spoke at the inauguration of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in 2019.

Media August 13

Video shows Walz praising controversial Muslim cleric Harris campaign said he had no 'relationship with'

Gov. Tim Walz is facing scrutiny for associating with a controversial Muslim cleric part of an organization designated as a terror group by the UAE in 2014.

Joe Biden July 22

Dearborn’s anti-Biden activists won’t rubber-stamp president’s Harris endorsement

Activists in the Muslim community in Dearborn, Michigan, are relieved that President Biden has dropped out of the race but won't automatically back Vice President Harris.

OPINION July 7

How I went from chanting ‘Death to America’ to ‘God Bless America’

As a student I joined the masses of protesters in the streets of Tehran in 1979 shouting "Death to America." But I have grown to love America and what this blessed nation stands for.

Media June 21

New Jersey school district apologizes for offending Muslim group with question about ISIS terror group in quiz

A New Jersey school district apologized this week after a class question allegedly named ISIS as a terror group, which offended a group of Muslim activists.

Germany June 5

German right wing candidate stabbed in latest attack ahead of elections

A German right-wing party candidate was stabbed on Tuesday, just days after an Afghan migrant several people including a police officer who later died from his injuries.

Michigan May 25

Michigan Islamic center honors 'Butcher of Tehran,' other Iranian 'martyrs' killed in helicopter crash

A Michigan Islamic center honored the deceased Iranian leaders killed in a helicopter crash last week.

Turkey May 15

Turkey converts ancient church into mosque, sparking debate on heritage preservation

Turkey has converted the ancient Chora church in Istanbul, previously a museum for over 70 years, into a mosque, marking the second major conversion in recent months.