Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
As we all know, the face of Ramadan has changed this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic -- mosque doors are closed, imams lead prayers from home computers, and families keep a social distance at … [Read more...]
During normal times, the Al-Rayaan Muslim funeral home holds about 20 to 30 funerals a month. But these unfortunately are not normal times and now with the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brooklyn mortuary … [Read more...]
Vice News reports that "Muslims in the U.S. are over-represented in multiple fields that are considered essential during the COVID-19 crisis. In Michigan, for example, under 3 percent of the overall … [Read more...]
In this op-ed for MTV News, journalist Ahmad Ibsais writes about how young Muslims are preparing for a socially distanced Ramadan, and here are some snippets from the piece: -- ... our holidays are … [Read more...]
Here's a quick cheat-sheet of what you need to know about Ramadan, according to CNN: - Over the 30 days, Muslims fast during the daylight hours, and the practice is seen as one of the five pillars … [Read more...]
Ramadan -- the holiest month for Muslims in which they fast during daylight hours, congregate for prayers and share meals as a community -- begins later this week under continued quarantine and mass … [Read more...]
The Middle East Eye explains that "in Islam, death is considered a rallying cry to the whole community. Attendance at funerals is considered a collective obligation (fard qifayah) that must be carried … [Read more...]
Last June, the Quebec government banned schoolteachers, police officers, prosecutors and other public sector employees from wearing religious symbols while at work which applies directly to Muslim … [Read more...]
As mosques suspend congregational prayers due to the coronavirus, imams are looking at alternatives such as live-streaming prayers and sermons. Al Jazeera takes a look at how some of the world's … [Read more...]
According to NPR, about 12 million Muslims across the world make pilgrimages to the holy city of Mecca every year. But Saudi Arabia has recently halted international travel into the country and to … [Read more...]
