Muslim Americans

Ridhwan Sediqe breaking fast on his birthday during Ramadan in 2020.

Muslim Americans Reflect On Another Ramadan During The Pandemic

7:44am April 24, 2021

by Hadia Bakkar

On April 13, Muslims across the U.S. began the annual month of prayer, fasting and reflection. Many mosques and community centers have virtual events, but some are holding in-person prayers.

A man leads two young boys into Friday prayers as Muslim worshippers arrive for prayer following the mosque attacks in New Zealand at the Islamic Center of Washington in Washington.

After New Zealand Attacks, Muslim-Americans Call For Action Against Rising Bigotry

8:54pm March 15, 2019

On Friday, Muslim-Americans urged political leaders and tech companies to confront the spread of hate and racism that has led to scores of worshippers being slaughtered in religious institutions.

NPR's David Greene interviews Nedal Tamer in his home in Dearborn, MI.

VIDEO: Muslim Trump Voters Reflect On Travel Ban Ahead of Elections

9:14am November 01, 2018

Three Muslim-American voters from Detroit describe how their 2016 support for President Trump has evolved in light of his travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries.

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Saima Farooqui, if elected, would be the first Muslim to serve in Florida's state House of Representatives.

Muslim Americans Running For Office In Highest Numbers Since 2001

5:19pm July 18, 2018

by Samantha Raphelson

As many as 100 Muslims filed to run for office this year, according to Muslim political groups, the most since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. About 50 of those candidates remain in the running.

Dr. Cesar Barba (right), a family physician at the UMMA Community Clinic's Fremont Wellness Center in South Los Angeles, treats Lourdes Flores Valdez, 42, for her diabetes and other health issues.

Los Angeles Health Clinic 'A Microcosm' Of The Nation's Anxieties

1:00pm March 25, 2017

by Rebecca Plevin

A South LA clinic started by Muslim doctors and students has served mostly low-income Latino and African-American patients for 20 years. Staff and patients now say they worry about their future.

Mansoor Shams stands in downtown Denver with his sign, "I'm A Muslim U.S. Marine Ask Anything." He is traveling the country in an effort to dispel misconceptions about Muslims.

Muslim Marine Answers Questions In Effort To Fight Islamophobia

1:00pm January 25, 2017

by NPR Staff

Mansoor Shams has been standing on street corners around the country with a sign saying, "I'm A Muslim U.S. Marine Ask Anything." It's exhausting, "but I feel like it's almost become my mission."

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Democratic members of Congress address the worshipers at the Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Center after Friday prayers on Dec. 4 in Falls Church, Va.

Muslim-Americans Remain Anxious About Trump Administration

10:15pm January 16, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

In one community where many emigrated from harsh nations, the president-elect's rhetoric brings worries of renewed repression. Cabinet nominees' opposition to a registry hasn't erased those concerns.

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