Zohran Mamdani Takes Oath as New York Mayor on Quran
The oath was taken with his hand on a Quran at a decommissioned City Hall subway station, with public ceremonies to follow.
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Islamic Scholar Dr. Yasir Qadhi’s Father Passes Away in Texas
Dr. Mazhar Kazi, father of prominent Islamic scholar Dr. Yasir Qadhi, passed away Monday, with funeral services scheduled at East Plano Islamic Center.
Zohran Mamdani Becomes The First Muslim Mayor of New York
Zohran Mamdani, 34-year-old Democratic socialist, defeats Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor.
Harvard Opens New Muslim Prayer Spaces at Smith Campus Center
Smith Campus Center to house dedicated musallah, ending reliance on basement facilities criticized as inadequate since 1995.
Saudi Arabia Uses U.S.-Made Patriot Missile Systems To Protect Masjid al Haram and Nabawi
Saudi Arabia uses Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems to protect the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, along with important national buildings and facilities, from potential attacks in the region.
Muslim Man In Dallas Killed While Selling iPhone on Facebook
Ahmad Alkhalaf, 66, shot dead while selling cellphone on Facebook Marketplace. The suspect has been arrested.
New York Woman Charged After Spraying Muslim Uber Driver For Saying Prayers
New York woman Jennifer Guilbeault faces hate crime charges for Pepper-Spraying Muslim Uber driver.
Pilgrims From The EU, UK and US Can Perform Umrah Without Visa
Individuals can use the Nusuk app to register for Umrah and can get a visa on arrival for the Holy Place.
Oman Bans Its Airspace From US & UK Jets Bombing Yemen
Oman has called for an immediate halt to military escalation and becomes the only Arab Gulf country to ban its airspace to the US and UK.
US-Pakistani Anila Ali Says Muslim Stands With Israel Angers Muslims
Muslims all around the world are angry after US-based Pakistani politician Anila Ali spoke at a pro-Israeli rally.
Friday Prayers in Washington DC Masjid Muhammad Interrupted by Bomb Threat
Authorities in Washington DC responded to a threat that was later determined to be unfounded.
Nusrat Chowdhury Becomes The First Muslim Female Federal Judge in US History
The first Muslim woman federal judge in U.S. history is Nusrat Chowdhury, a prominent civil rights attorney. Chowdhury…
Nadia Kahf Becomes First Hijab-Wearing Judge in New Jersey Superior Court
NEW JERSEY — Local media reported that US attorney Nadia Kahf was appointed as the first hijab-wearing judge…
Professor at Hamline University In Minnesota Fired After Showing Images of Muhammad In Class
Muslim students complained that a Minnesota liberal arts professor displayed historical depictions of Muhammad during a class on…
Muslims Set New Records In US Midterm Elections 2022
Good news comes from the American Muslim community, which has recently shown positive progress in American politics. Jetpac…