Hannah Allam
"Allahu Akbar" Has Been Hijacked By Terrorists, And Muslims Want It Back
"Allahu akbar" is used by most Muslims to celebrate good things, but you wouldn't know that from the way it's been used in terror attacks, TV shows, and movies.
Hannah Allam
Trump’s Anti-Islam Rhetoric Convinced These Muslims They Should Run For Office
From school boards to Congress, there’s a surge of Muslims running for office nationwide, but they’re having to prove their “Americanness” to voters.
Talal Ansari
A Muslim Preacher's Texting Scandal Is Making Some Women Speak Out About Sexism
“The reality is, speaking out as a woman can cost you your reputation, your job opportunities,” said one woman who criticized Nouman Ali Khan — and says it speaks to a bigger problem in the community.
Hannah Allam
A Foreign Policy Expert Says Calling Out Trump’s “Hate Speech” Hurt Her Career In Washington
“Gagging not only a peace builder but a peace builder you pay and you hire? People should be outraged,” Manal Omar said.
Hannah Allam
These Muslim DACA Recipients Feel Like The Most Unwelcome People In The US
First came the travel ban. Then, the DACA decision. That's why these young undocumented Muslims feel like walking targets — and plan to fight back.
Hannah Allam
These Muslim Millionaires Want You To Think Of Philanthropy When You Think Of Islam
A small group of powerful US Muslims has been a silent force in philanthropy for years. But with Donald Trump in the White House, they can’t stay in the shadows any longer.
Hannah Allam
Inside A Summer Camp Where Kids Figure Out How To Be "Muslim In America"
After the 9/11 attacks, the Muslim Youth Camp of California's leaders received a threat vowing to “come after the children with knives.” In the Trump era, their fears have only intensified.
Hannah Allam
Why Muhammad Ali’s 11 Million Facebook Followers Won’t Hear About His Religion
“The Greatest” was one of America’s most famous Muslims, but you wouldn’t know that from his official social media pages — and that's a problem. “To ignore Muhammad Ali as a Muslim is to ignore Muhammad Ali as a man.”
Hannah Allam
It’s Pride. It’s Ramadan. And It Still Isn’t Easy To Be An LGBT Muslim
“People should see that there are Muslims who are also part of the LGBT community.”
Hannah Allam
Muslims Mourn Teen Girl's Brutal Beating Death After Leaving Mosque In Virginia
Nabra Hassanen, 17, was fatally beaten with a baseball bat after leaving a Virginia mosque in what police say was a fit of road rage. But local Muslims fear more was behind the motive.
Hannah Allam
Here's What Happens When Someone Burns Down Your Mosque
Hours after Trump’s travel ban took effect, someone burned down a small-town Texas mosque. Since then, the mosque has drawn $1 million in donations and countless rosy headlines — so why are its members still terrified?
Hannah Allam
Ramadan At Trump's White House Is The Invite No Muslim Wants
Controversy isn't new to Ramadan events at the White House, but under President Donald Trump there's a whole new level of political sensitivities.
Hannah Allam
US Muslims Noticed Something Missing From Trump's Speech — Themselves
President Donald Trump's speech on Islam delivered in Saudi Arabia wasn't as bad as some American Muslims had expected, but it's not likely to win them over. "It was definitely awkward."
Hannah Allam
Whatever Happened To The Trump Administration’s Muslim Brotherhood Ban?
“Governments and administrations do wrongful things, unconstitutional things, and then they have to be challenged.”
Hannah Allam
Death Threats, Drinking, And Dating: How Campuses Became Battlegrounds For Muslim Leaders
For decades, US Muslims have been demanding religious leaders who understand what it's like to practice Islam in America. Will the turmoil of the Trump years finally make it happen?
Hannah Allam
An Islamic School Said No To $800,000 In Government Funds, And Donations Poured In
The decision by Bayan Claremont seminary to reject grant money shows how toxic relations are between the Trump administration and Muslims. “I got people from every corner of the country, unsolicited, saying thank you so much for turning down this money.”
Hannah Allam
President Trump’s Son-In-Law Secretly Met With Muslim Leaders Weeks Before The Travel Ban
President Trump's son-in-law quietly met with Muslim activists and businessmen days before the inauguration, but any hope for collaboration faded after Trump took office.
Hannah Allam
This Is The White House Aide Who Met With An Anti-Muslim Leader This Week
Paul Teller previously worked for Sen. Ted Cruz.
Hannah Allam
Many Muslims Feel So Discriminated Against They’re Making Plans To Leave The US, Poll Says
The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding says the majority of Muslims reported experiencing discrimination in the past year and are more anxious than other groups since President Donald Trump's election.
Hannah Allam
Despite Earlier Denials, The White House Now Says An Anti-Muslim Leader Had A Meeting There
Brigitte Gabriel is the leader of ACT for America.
Tom Namako
American Muslims Are Canceling Spring Break Trips To Avoid Being Hassled At The Airport
President Trump’s travel orders have been blocked by judges, but there’s another travel ban in place: a self-imposed one among American Muslims who’d rather stay in the US than risk hassles and humiliation at airports.
Hannah Allam
