Turkey Plans to Establish an Islamic University with a Broader Muslim Curriculum
By Michael Kaplan Religion News Service Istanbul - As Turkey’s political and economic influence rises across the Muslim world, the historically secular state could soon become a center for religious...
View ArticleCan Youth Sports Foster Creativity? It Depends
By Matthew Bowers Editor’s Note: Matthew Bowers is clinical assistant professor in sport management at the University of Texas at Austin and co-principal of Hook & Ladder Creative Sport Solutions....
View ArticleA Bollywood Icon’s Open Letter to Terrorists
By Anupam Kher Editor’s Note: Anupam Kher is an Indian actor who has appeared in several hundred films, including Bend it Like Beckham, Silver Linings Playbook, and most recently, The Shaukeens. This...
View Article122 Student Achievers in India Medal at AFMI Convention
By Nurul Laskar TMO Contributing Writer Dr. Raheman S Nakadar, Founder Trustee AFMI (and publisher of TMO) addressing the 23rd Annual AFMI Convention in Kozhikode, India. Khozhikode, India – Students...
View ArticleCreating Lovers of Allah that Are the Leaders of Modern Society
By Aisha Yaqoob ATLANTA – Hundreds gathered at the Atlanta ICNA-MAS Southeast 20th Annual Convention this past weekend. This year’s theme “Muhammad (SAW) – Life, Legacy & Lessons” echoed in each...
View ArticleRumi Followers Fight to Keep Turks From Cashing In On Mystic’s Legacy
By Michael Kaplan Religion News Service Senior Hamas leader Khaled Mashal (R) and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu visit the tomb of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi in Konya, in this December 27, 2014...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery at Idaho State University Illustrates Muslim-American Life
Young Girl at Prayers with her Father, Muslim American Society, Brooklyn, NY (2010). Photo Credit: Robert Gerhardt By Jenny Hopkins Pocatello, Idaho – The term “Muslim” is not synonymous with...
View ArticleA Muslim Cartoonist on Lessons From the Charlie Hebdo Massacre
By Khalil Bendib As a political cartoonist who happens to be both American and Muslim, I often find myself at the intersection of media curiosity: Muslim, with all the stereotypical notions attached to...
View ArticleComedians Gather to Raise Money for Charlie Hebdo Victims
Atheer Yacoub, a Palestinian American comedian from Alabama takes the stage at last weekend’s Big Brown Comedy Hour Benefit. (Photo Credit: Sadef Ali Kully) By Sadef Ali Kully TMO Contributing Writer...
View ArticleMuslim Comic Tickles Funny Bone on Sirius XM
By Aatif Ali Bokhari TMO Managing Editor Dean Obeidallah. For the first time ever a Muslim comic will be airing a comedy show on Sirius XM. Former attorney and standup comedian Dean Obeidallah will...
View ArticleAlchemiya is the Muslim Netflix
The Founder of Alchemiya Navid Akhtar. Photo credit: Zara Singh. By Mahvish Irfan TMO Contributing Writer If you love Netflix, you have to see Alchemiya, a video platform that showcases the world’s...
View ArticleSwipe Left or Right: TMO Reviews the Best (And Worst) Muslim Matchmaking Apps
Yelli wins for worst Muslim matchmaking app By Marina Ali The process of matchmaking can be arduous for the modern day single Muslim. Luckily, Muslims have an arsenal of dating applications (apps) that...
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