Wisconsin Muslim Journal

26/07/2024

Sisters Faiza Hashim and Mariam Abubaker conceived the idea for a summer camp souq in 2023. The event adorns the room like a traditional Arab market complete with lights, plants and textiles. Items such as soaps, candles, honey, paintings and coffee mugs decorated with Palestinian symbols were for sale.

“It looked magical,” Kraina reflects. “You really had the feel like you’re in old times walking and shopping, but the people who greet you and sell everything are kids, and everything is made by kids.”

While last year’s souq proceeds all went back to the kids, this year’s proceeds are “for children, from children,” as Kraina describes.

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Summer Camp Souq at Masjid Al-Qur’an raises money for Gaza Posted by Ben Slowey | Jul 26, 2024 | Featured Photos by Kamal Moon Mariam Abubaker and her daughter in traditional Palestinian attire at Masjid Al-Qu’ran’s summer camp souq. Masjid Al-Qur’an on Milwaukee’s northwest side has been ...

26/07/2024

AM Newswire: Reclaiming The Muslim Narrative In America Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 26, 2024 | Syndicated The importance of sharing the truth about Muslims worldwide has never been more critical. The true beauty of Islam is often overshadowed by misinformation that circulates online. Th...

26/07/2024

Tlaib: Netanyahu Should Be Sent to The Hague, Not Addressing Congress Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 26, 2024 | Syndicated Rep. Rashida Tlaib attends a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol with George Washington University students who were protesting the war in Gaza, on May 8, 2024.TO...

23/07/2024

On July 15, the Coalition to March on the RNC assembled for a press conference, rally and march several blocks away from the Fiserv Forum where the RNC was being hosted. More than 3500 people walked and chanted along the mile and a half route in the sweltering summer heat.

The Coalition to March on the RNC includes members of 120 social movement organizations who palpably refuse the Republican’s racist agenda, want to defend reproductive rights, demand peace, justice and equity for all and stand with Palestine.

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Photo essay: The Coalition to March on the RNC in downtown Milwaukee Posted by Cherrie Hanson | Jul 23, 2024 | Featured Photos by Kamal Moon Alan Chavoya of the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression led chants during the rally outside the Republican National Convention on July 1...

23/07/2024

The new Jewish international: taking back the power of definition Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 23, 2024 | Syndicated MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL JEWISH COLLECTIVE FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE PARTICIPATE IN THE JEWISH BLOC OF THE “NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION FOR GAZA: END THE GENOCIDE, STOP AR...

23/07/2024

My Thoughts on Biden Dropping Out Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 23, 2024 | Syndicated Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. Source: X Joe Biden was discarded by the same billionaire class he assiduously served throughout his political career. Barely able to stumble his way through the words on a T...

19/07/2024

Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition executive director Janan Najeeb is the first non-Christian to serve as the chair of MICAH’s Religious Leaders Caucus, which organized MICAH’s “We All Belong” campaign. MICAH launched its “We All Belong” campaign a year ago, planning a series of events ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

“We may be children of different traditions but we are the inheritors of a shared wisdom and the brethren of a common humanity,” Najeeb said. “As a Muslim, I draw upon God’s beautiful teachings in the Holy Quran to create that Beloved Community that upholds the dignity of every human being.”

Referring to another verse from the Quran, she noted, “You have been made into nations and tribes so that you may come to know and cherish one another.”

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MICAH declares “We All Belong” as Milwaukee hosts the Republican National Convention Posted by Sandra Whitehead | Jul 19, 2024 | Featured Photos by Kamal Moon “As a person of faith, I believe we all belong and I reject the racist and divisive politics of white ‘christian’ nationalism,” J...

19/07/2024

Grantee Spotlight: Somali and Scandinavian Heritage Events in Barron County Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 19, 2024 | Syndicated Sallie Anna Pisera spent time in the Barron area visiting family when she was growing up. In fact, it was her aunt Theresa who connected her with a place called....

19/07/2024

Muhammed Muheisen: ‘Bearing Witness’ in the Netherlands Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 19, 2024 | Syndicated The Hague, The NetherlandsJuly 2024 The extraordinary photo exhibition ‘Bearing Witness’ is currently on display in The Hague. Bearing Witness is a collection of unique pict...

16/07/2024

Although inflation has slowed since it peaked in 2022, prices have taken time to go down. In its first decline since pandemic, the national consumer price index (CPI) fell from 3.3% in May to 3% in June, according to The Hill.

Abubaker anticipates that such a trend will reflect reduced housing interest rates in the near future, adding, “Hopefully, with some mortgage cuts later in the year, more homebuyers will be encouraged to come back to the market.”

Real Estate Broker Ahmed Abubaker’s insights for Milwaukee homebuyers Posted by Ben Slowey | Jul 16, 2024 | Featured Photo by Bissan Abubaker Ahmed Abubaker, broker dealer of AA Baker Realtors, observes that Milwaukee’s housing market is threatened by a significant increase of interest rates and...

16/07/2024

Hundreds of demonstrators have converged on downtown Milwaukee to protest at the Republican National Convention (RNC), saying the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump will not affect their longstanding plans to demonstrate outside the site.

Photos: Gaza, abortion and migrant rights protests outside RNC in US Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 16, 2024 | Syndicated Protesters march near the Fiserv Forum during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention. [Alex Brandon/AP Photo] Hundreds of demonstrators have converged...

16/07/2024

Mosques Encouraged to Go Green Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 16, 2024 | Syndicated Masjid Al Qur’an Imam Hafiz Muhammad Shafiq God has appointed humanity as trustees of Earth. Unfortunately, humanity’s increasing footprint is causing unprecedented resource depletion and environmental ...

12/07/2024

Politicians usually come up with a solution to a problem then ask the public to support it, Madison said Thursday in an interview with the Wisconsin Muslim Journal. They’re thinking about how to navigate a political win.

“Ryan always makes his decisions from the perspective of the most vulnerable people, often the folks who don’t have enough money to be a core influencer of someone like a mayor or county executive or governor,” Madison said.

Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance recently announced its endorsement of Clancy, 47, of Bay View to be re-elected to the Wisconsin Assembly to represent District 19. It includes downtown Milwaukee and much of Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan coastline, including Bay View, the East Side and Riverwest. One reason—his consistent engagement with Wisconsin’s Muslim community, said WMCA executive director Fauzia Qureshi. Another reason—the values he shares with WMCA, she said.

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WMCA endorses Rep. Ryan Clancy and his bottom-up politics Posted by Sandra Whitehead | Jul 12, 2024 | Featured Photo by Barbara Miner Clancy, protesting and later arrested in front of Paul Ryan’s office to advocate for a “Clean DREAM Act.” Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) has flipped the typical...

12/07/2024

These Muslim Women Scale Africa’s Highest Mountain to Raise Funds for Orphanage Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 12, 2024 | Syndicated A group of women from Blackburn successfully climbed Mount Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak at 4,167 meters, to raise funds for local orphanages. Org...

09/07/2024

What surprised you most?

"I think it was realizing how limited we are in our capacity as individuals, and how important it is and lucky we are to have one another. There were situations in my group where we were waiting in line for the bathroom or dealing with the heat or exhaustion or thirst, and everyone was struggling with that all at once. You lose your manners quickly, but if you are patient with each other, we believe that you are entirely forgiven for that. There’s people who are experiencing those same sensations as you yet are still so giving and generous towards others. Their concerns are for the entire group’s well-being. It made me think about how I could reach that level of givingness and care, and that was very inspiring.

The Saudi forces that were there would spray water on us and give a smile while congratulating everyone. They would say “Hajj Mubarak” to us and that brought so much happiness in the middle of such a physically demanding situation. This was the environment that our religion came from, and despite how much it can bring you to your knees, our prophet kept his manners and kindness through that same desert heat. It was a powerful reminder."

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Journey of a lifetime: Ahmed Chattha shares his call to Hajj Posted by Ben Slowey | Jul 9, 2024 | Featured Photos courtesy of Ahmed Chattha Ahmed Chattha’s view at the ascent of Mount Arafat, considered the most important part of the Hajj pilgrimage. Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, t...

09/07/2024

Adidas Bridges Faith and Fitness with New Thobe Line Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 9, 2024 | Syndicated Adidas has launched a groundbreaking new line of thobes, the traditional Islamic ankle-length robe, in collaboration with French-Malian photographer Emile Samory-Fofana. This unexpected...

09/07/2024

Mo Farah ‘heartbroken’ to see escalating impact of climate change on children in Somalia Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 9, 2024 | Syndicated Save the Children Ambassador Sir Mo Farah travelled to his birthplace, Somaliland with Save the Children to see first-hand, the devastating toll ...

05/07/2024

In a race with no Republican contender, the Aug. 13 Democratic primary will determine who will represent heavily Democratic District 19 for the next two-year term. The district includes downtown Milwaukee and much of Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan coastline.

Despite being a Democrat and the incumbent, Clancy’s fight for re-election has made him a target, said Janan Najeeb, founder of the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine and the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition. “Rep Ryan Clancy is an incredibly experienced, well-informed and committed elected official,” she said. “Most importantly, he is one of the very few individuals in public office who has consistently stood for his values and the values of those he represents. He does not cower under pressure from special interest groups. He will not tell you one thing and then do something else, I am really proud to know him.”

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State Rep. Ryan Clancy takes courageous stance for Palestinians Posted by Sandra Whitehead | Jul 5, 2024 | Featured Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) frequently takes public stances against the Israeli military bombing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. He championed ceasefire resolutions in the Milwauk...

05/07/2024

When Is the New Hijri Year 1446? Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 5, 2024 | Syndicated With global Muslims now in full anticipation, the Islamic New Year is expected to start on Sunday, July 7, according to astronomical calculations. “The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) is on July 5, 2...

05/07/2024

For Palestinian cooks in the U.S., highlighting the importance of olives is a matter of cultural survival Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 5, 2024 | Syndicated TURMUS AYYA, OCCUPIED WEST BANK — DECEMBER 1, 2023: Amal Abu Awad, 59, harvests olives by hand, on their family groves next to the...

02/07/2024

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02/07/2024

Milwaukee’s Baird Center opened its new expansion in May, which features a myriad of public artworks by primarily local artists. These works reflect Milwaukee’s historical, cultural and geographical landscapes. Included in the collection is contemporary oil painter and muralist David Najib Kasir’s two-piece diptych installation “A Pattern of Families Divided by the Greater > Than / Less < Than.”

For the Baird pieces, Kasir returned to painting on canvas while taking a similar approach to “Multiplying the Rubble” in terms of social and political themes. “I focused on Milwaukee refugees, specifically Arab refugees in Milwaukee,” he explains.

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New artwork at Milwaukee’s Baird Center reflects family, identity and loss Posted by Ben Slowey | Jul 2, 2024 | Featured Palestinian Janan Najeeb, activist and tireless advocate for justice in Palestine, stands in front of David Najib Kasir’s paintings now a permanent installation in the Baird C...

02/07/2024

The Racial Equity in Journalism (REJ) Fund at Borealis Philanthropy is working to answer that question. The REJ Fund fosters a culture of repair by organizing and distributing capital and resources for journalists and publishers of color. The fund recently commissioned research that analyzes four financial models of sustaining BIPOC journalism and paints a picture of what we stand to gain by implementing each one. Cumulating in a report entitled “Repair, Reimagine, and Rebuild: Modeling the Future of News For and By Black, Brown, and Indigenous Communities,” this work is a call to elevate the necessary components of a media landscape that genuinely serve democracy: community engagement and education.

Ida’s Legacy: How BIPOC journalists and publishers became the authority on truth and democracy Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 2, 2024 | Syndicated Designed by Lara Witt Springtime in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1892 should have been a time of rebirth and reconnection. The city was making hist...

02/07/2024

What’s next for the Uncommitted campaign? Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jul 2, 2024 | Syndicated SCREENSHOT FROM AN AL JAZEERA ENGLISH STORY ON A PROTEST AGAINST JOE BIDEN’S VISIT TO MICHIGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2024 Primary season is coming to a close as we move closer to the presidential ele...

28/06/2024

“I’m a firm believer that Allah (God) will put on you only what He knows you can handle,” she told WMJ, while answering questions about her accomplishments. “I always initially feel a little bit overwhelmed. But I always bounce back quickly. I say to myself, ‘Allah is speaking to me. He wants me to learn something out of this. He wants me to have a better relationship with him and benefit not just myself but the people around me. This is an opportunity so just take it.’”

MMWC board president Fatoumata Ceesay, M.D., jumps in Posted by Sandra Whitehead | Jun 28, 2024 | Featured Photo by Kamal Moon Fatoumata Ceesay, M.D. (third from the right) poses with fellow MMWC board members at the 2023 gala. From left to right: Aishah Aslam, D.O.; Hana Alqam, Ph.D.; Sahar Kayata,...

28/06/2024

Palestinian artists launch global platform for resistance and creativity Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jun 28, 2024 | Syndicated THE REFUGEE CAMP #8 BY ALAA ALBABA Some people might suppose that 2024 was a bad year for Ahmed Hmeedat to launch the Palestinian Artists Consortium. The new ventur...

28/06/2024

Progressives on AIPAC’S defeat of Bowman: “Now we know how much it costs to buy an election” Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Jun 28, 2024 | Syndicated George Latimer speaks to supporters after his Democratic primary win against incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman, in White Plains, N.Y., on June ...

25/06/2024

“A statistic about refugees that stands out is that globally less than 1% of refugees ever settle in a third country, like those who are here in Milwaukee. That’s because the capacity to place people does not keep up with the need to help people going through persecution,” said Kim Khaira, Lynden Sculpture Garden community engagement specialist who coordinates the HOME program, Lynden Sculpture Garden’s collaboration with Milwaukee’s refugee communities. “That doesn’t mean they are ‘the lucky ones.’ The people you meet here in Milwaukee have gone through the most heightened vulnerability risks, whether in their wider communities or directly in their families.”

But they are not chosen to lead the ceremony because they are symbolic of the plight of refugees, she added. Through their participation in the collaborative effort at HOME, their skills shine, as natural speakers and organizers. “I’m happy to always be supportive of people who are interested in engaging with us.”

Milwaukee celebrated World Refugee Day 2024 with two events last week—the kick-off at City Hall and a festival Saturday at the Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee.

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HOME’s World Refugee Day 2024 celebrates Milwaukee’s rich refugee community Posted by Sandra Whitehead | Jun 25, 2024 | Featured Photos by Kamal Moon Saw Nay Tha Win organized the Karen drum group that performed at World Refugee Day. Youth leaders from Milwaukee’s refugee community took center...