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Yaffa Rubinstein, 75, attended a recent pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C. She supports President Biden but says she's disappointed with what she calls anti-Israel rhetoric from some Democrats.

As Democrats stay divided on Israel, Jewish voters face politically uncertain future

8:34am November 19, 2023

by Sarah McCammon

A strong majority of Jewish Americans are Democrats, but the Israel-Hamas war is highlighting fault lines in the Democratic Party over U.S. policy toward Israel.

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Friends Nasir Dhillon (left) and Papinder Singh run a YouTube channel, Punjabi Lehar, that tries to heal the wounds of Partition through reuniting loved ones separated when British-ruled India was divided into two countries, India and Pakistan, 75 years a

YouTube videos are helping reunite loved ones separated by the India-Pakistan border

4:55pm August 12, 2022

Two Pakistani friends make videos in which those who lived through India's 1947 Partition describe loved ones they lost at the time. With viewers' help, siblings and others are reunited after decades.

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Actor Iman Vellani, who plays Kamala Khan in the new Disney+ TV show Ms. Marvel, attends a screening in London on May 26.

Many Pakistanis dig the cultural nods on 'Ms. Marvel' but are mixed on casting

12:43pm June 29, 2022

by Zuha Siddiqui

Pakistanis weigh in on the new Disney+ show, which features the story of Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American teen who discovers her superpowers in her grandmother's bangle.

From left: comedians Natasha Chandel, Abdullah Afzal, and Mariam Sobh each performed a set during the virtually streamed Socially Distant Eid Comedy Night Special.

Muslim Comics Gather Over Zoom To Celebrate Eid With Jokes And Joy

6:49pm May 26, 2020

by Hafsa Quraishi

Forty comedians came together for 2 hours of stand-up to celebrate a socially distant Eid-al-Fitr. They cracked wise about everything from smelly burps to parents who share misinformation on WhatsApp.

India Home Minister Amit Shah (center) introduced India's new citizenship law that fast-tracks naturalization for some non-Muslim migrants. Opponents say it violates India's secular constitution.

Religious Freedom In India Takes 'Drastic Turn Downward,' U.S. Commission Says

8:45pm April 28, 2020

by Tom Gjelten

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is challenging the Trump administration to take a tougher line toward India, given its discriminatory treatment of Muslims.

Indian policemen stand guard on a deserted road in New Delhi as India remains under lockdown over the coronavirus.

Blamed For Coronavirus Outbreak, Muslims In India Come Under Attack

11:30am April 23, 2020

by Lauren Frayer

In India, Muslims have been accused of deliberately spreading the virus. Many say they have faced increased discrimination, harassment and attacks.

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Sarah Alfaham and her husband Mohamed Ahmed decorated their home for Ramadan.

Ramadan, A Month About Community For Many Muslims, Goes Virtual

5:00am April 23, 2020

by Leila Fadel

From drive-through iftars, to card exchanges, Muslims adapt traditions to try to find a sense of community while staying apart.

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Nigerians make up one of the largest groups of African immigrants in the U.S. Some are worried that family members who've applied for visas won't be able to come now because of new travel ban restrictions.

Nigerians Shocked By Trump's New Immigration Restrictions

9:57am February 05, 2020

by Carmel Delshad

The Trump administration plans to bar Nigerians from applying for immigrant visas in the future, citing security concerns. Nigerian communities in the U.S. worry how this could affect them.

NC Man Convicted Of Death Threat Against Muslim Candidate

1:11pm December 09, 2019

by Associated Press

In one of his last talks before taking a leave of absence, Usama Canon addresses a crowd at Ta'leef Chicago's campus. Today his legacy is in jeopardy.

Navigating The Fallout Of Alleged Abuse And Betrayal In A Sacred Muslim Space

8:36am December 05, 2019

by Leila Fadel

An American Muslim organization severed ties with its founder over allegations of abuse. It reignited a conversation among American Muslims about how to hold faith leaders accountable.

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