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In Chicago, one mosque charts its own path

Aysha Khan

March 26, 2019 |

Religion News Service |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Masjid al-Rabia, a small mosque on the third floor of in a co-working space in downtown Chicago, is making waves as an untraditional prayer space. Not only is it woman-centered (not led), but their services are made accessible to all genders, sexualities, abilities, classes, etc. The mosque also has a focus on prison outreach, sending care packages with prayer rugs, prayer caps, Qurans, newsletters, and other spiritual literature to over 500 Muslim detainees in jails, prisons, detention centers, and institutions across the country.

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In Detroit, one organization is schooling Muslims on racial justice

Aysha Khan

February 20, 2019 |

Religion News Service |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

In a movement that started from a trending hashtag on Twitter - #BeingBlackandMuslim - scholars and activists around the country are working to reduce stereotypes about Black Muslims. Organizations that arose from the movement now compile toolkits, syllabi, and other educational materials about being Black and Muslim in America, and how stereotypes and racism is perpetuated both within and outside religious communities.

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The Hijabi Monologues: The young Muslims in Britain using the arts to reclaim their culture

Olivia Cuthbert

February 05, 2019 |

The National |

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Response Location: United Kingdom, London, England

Story-telling, poetry, and other performance art helps to bridge cultural divides and allows individuals to present more nuanced representations of their communities. Thanks to a grant from the Said Foundation, the Hijabi Monologues are working both to combat stereotypes and to increase access to the arts for Muslims. The Foundation partners with festivals and provides opportunities for Muslim artists and storytellers to reach new audiences and build bridges with other communities.

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“Don't cry, strategize” with Khalida Brohi

Lauren Schiller

January 11, 2019 |

KALW |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Pakistan, Balochistan

Focused on the idea of honor and honor killings, activist Khalida Brohi started a program that provides rural women in Pakistan career skills and an income in order to fight the pervasive cultural attitudes about women's education. Brohi has been working for this cause for over a decade now and has done a number of different initiatives along the way. In this episode she shares some of her insights from her work, such as working with the women themselves to change social attitudes rather than the men, or broaching the topic for both men and women using the language of Islam.

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Madrasa Discourses equip tomorrow's Islamic scholars with scientific literacy

Aysha Khan

December 03, 2018 |

Religion News Service |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, South Bend, Indiana

In collaboration with Notre Dame University, graduates of madrasas in India are receiving additional education about Islam’s role in scientific development as well as a grounding in current scientific thought. In this manner, traditional education is being ‘refreshed’ from within by people who were educated by and are a part of the traditional madras education.

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Jordan's capital is creating green mosques and schools to tackle emissions

Adela Suliman

October 31, 2018 |

World Economic Forum |

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Response Location: Jordan, Amman

Mosques across Amman, Jordan are adorned with solar panels, resulting in some very energy efficient places of worship (along with many other buildings). The mosques now cover 100% of their energy needs and can even sell excess energy back to the national grid. The city is aiming to become carbon neutral by 2050, and in addition to recycling, environmental education, and solar water heaters, Amman is expanding their ecotourism industry to attract more environmentally conscious tourists.

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Driven by traditional leaders, a “magic” ointment is preventing deaths in newborns

Bashar Abubakar

October 16, 2018 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Sokoto, Sokoto State

Chlorhexidine gel has been successfully used to ensure healthy births and avoid newborn babies from having often fatal infections around their umbilical cord. The use of this gel—as well as the end of potentially harmful practices—was achieved through education during religious sermons, community health workers engaging with pregnant women, and more culturally sensitive delivery processes.

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Between haram and halal: British Muslims explore the grey area

Olivia Cuthbert

September 11, 2018 |

The National |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: England, Reading

Popping up in various places around England is a performance space for young British Muslims to create and share their uniquely intersectional experiences with identity. The organization, operated as a non-profit collective, is called Makrooh and serves to bring together Muslim artists for open-mic performances, workshops, and other gatherings. While the location changes, underscoring each space is a feeling of safety and welcoming for all.

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Malcolm X. Mosque No. 7. Hotel Theresa. Remembering Harlem's Muslim History.

Sharon Otterman

August 12, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

With gentrification rapidly changing New York City neighborhoods, there is a need to preserve these neighborhoods' history before it is erased. A tour of landmarks associated with Islam in Harlem helps keep this history alive and connects people to the larger narrative of Islam in America.

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Muslim Sex Educators Forge Their Own #MeToo Movement

Josie Huang

June 23, 2018 |

NPR |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, California

For almost ten years, HEART Women and Girls, has been offering culturally-specific sex education for the Muslim community across the United States. HEART not only provides in-person training and online discussions, but also trains professionals outside of the HEART community who work with Muslim women experiencing sexual harassment or abuse.

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