Islam

Apr
16
‘Why Don’t They Believe Me?’ Muslim Boy Asks

‘Why Don’t They Believe Me?’ Muslim Boy Asks

Young men in a mosque. (Photo: Rifky Nur Setyadi on Unsplash)BAY RIDGE – The Department of Education (DOE) argued that
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Apr
02
Muslims And Jews Struggle To Observe Burial Traditions As Loved Ones Die In The Pandemic

Muslims And Jews Struggle To Observe Burial Traditions As Loved Ones Die In The Pandemic

Imam Ahmed Ali (center, standing) at a janazah at the Marlboro Muslim Memorial Cemetery in New Jersey. (Photo via Ali)
6 min read
Nov
13
‘You Will Sit In The Cafeteria And Watch All The Kids Eat While You Are Fasting’ Lunch Aide Tells Muslim Boy

‘You Will Sit In The Cafeteria And Watch All The Kids Eat While You Are Fasting’ Lunch Aide Tells Muslim Boy

Young men in a mosque. (Photo: Rifky Nur Setyadi on Unsplash)BAY RIDGE – A Muslim family, along with Council on
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Sep
26
Farhad Muhammad Believes In Giving Back To The Modern Ummah

Farhad Muhammad Believes In Giving Back To The Modern Ummah

Farhad Muhammad wearing one of his signature Modern Ummah hoodies. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)LITTLE PAKISTAN – Farhad Muhammad is a
3 min read
Aug
02
Muslims Will Celebrate Eid Next Sunday, August 11

Muslims Will Celebrate Eid Next Sunday, August 11

Eid Al Fitr 2019. (Photo: Todd Maisel/ Bklyner)For Muslims, these next ten days are the most blessed ten days.
2 min read
Jul
26
‘Young Muslims’ On Brotherhood And Being Young Muslims In America

‘Young Muslims’ On Brotherhood And Being Young Muslims In America

Ahmad Sleiman (left) and Muhammad Zeb. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)MIDWOOD – In a country where the president spews anti-Muslim rhetoric,
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May
02
Ramadan Kareem! Here’s What You Need To Know About The Holy Month

Ramadan Kareem! Here’s What You Need To Know About The Holy Month

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerIt’s that time of year again. Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is beginning in just
3 min read
Mar
28
“Go Home”: Councilman’s Supporters Rally Against Palestinian Cause

“Go Home”: Councilman’s Supporters Rally Against Palestinian Cause

Some of the crowd. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal)BORO PARK – A protest against Council Member Kalman Yeger’s “Palestine doesn’t
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Jan
29
Muslim Community Patrol & Services Is Here To Stay

Muslim Community Patrol & Services Is Here To Stay

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerSUNSET PARK – “This is basically a neighborhood community patrol on steroids,” said Noor Rabah of the new
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Aug
29
To the man on Avenue H who told me to “take it off”

To the man on Avenue H who told me to “take it off”

FLATBUSH – I pass the Avenue H subway station every morning. There are always men who sit on the chairs in
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