Reclaiming Our Identity

As Zarinah Nadir, Esq publishes her book “Legally Savvy”, she shares with us her insight on what it means to serve her community, to promote justice, and to provide access to legal representation among Muslim Americans and the greater American community. Listen to our Podcast Interview with Nadir on our Podcast, Reclaiming our Identity to learn more.

Listen to our podcast interview with Reza Nekumanesh to learn about the successes and struggles of the Muslim American community in Fresno, … Continue Reading Muslims in Fresno – Taking a Stand Against Injustice and Oppression

Click here to listen to our interview with Waliyyuddin Abdullah, the founder and producer of the Islamic Communication Network and Sojourner … Continue Reading The Islamic Communication Network and Sojourner TV

This is Mohammed’s story:

I am first and foremost a Muslim and it defines how I see the world. But I am also a father, a husband, a son, brother and friend and all these personas help me relate to others and connect with them as they need me. I speak regularly at conferences and gatherings on the topics of Islamic identity, interfaith and authentic leadership, one that believes in leading from the heart through the lens of diversity. I have also spoken at TEDx...

Malak Silmi is a journalist at Wayne State University currently working as a community relations intern at the Wayne County … Continue Reading Muslim American Journalist, Malak Silmi

What is Islamic Papercutting? & Who is Tusif Ahmad? “The art of papercutting involves the artist cutting a whole painting from a … Continue Reading An Introduction to Islamic Papercutting, The Life and Work of Tusif Ahmad

About Our Interview Guest Abdul El-Sayed was born and raised in Michigan by a family as diverse as our state, including immigrants who left Egypt in pursuit of greater opportunity in America, and farmers, teachers, and small-business owners who have lived in St. Louis, Michigan for generations. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2007, where …

Chris Abdur-Rahman Blauvelt is a passionate Muslim American entrepreneur committed to building up the global Muslim community to reach its … Continue Reading Go Live and LaunchGood!

Dr. Farjana Khan is the Founder/President of A.K.K.I Inc. a non-profit organization that helps domestic violence victims, victims of In-Law Abuse (emotional and physical), victims of sexual abuse by family members, and victims of family drug abuse. She has been a part of many TV/Radio talk show appearances, addressing everything from Islamophobia and Education, to Muslim Family Therapy and Life Coaching.

The Muslim community of Grand Rapids has grown significantly since the 1980s. Today there are at least 6 masjids that serve the diverse community and provide services to the greater public. In our interview with Dr. Metwalli, we learn more about the history of the Muslims of western Michigan and the various community services they provide