Participation in school boards or their meetings give Muslim parents the opportunity to influence and represent the needs of Muslim kids in more schools. Students can also make demands that are within reasonable limits, which do not infringe on others' rights.
How much can Muslim parents and students ask public schools to accommodate? Here are some things which can clarify the issue of Religious Freedoms in Public Schools.
As International Women's Day approaches, Muslims are still the villains in the battle for women's rights worldwide. Let's begin a new chapter in history, when Muslim women will take their rightful place in Muslims communities worldwide.
Apart from the possible media attacks on Muslims, there could very well be harassment and violence on the part of some Americans. Regardless of how much we may explain, the bottom line is, Muslims will have to bear the brunt of the emotions that run high when such tragic incidents happen, even if they are innocent.
In the face of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States, Muslims need to be informed, aware and pro-active when dealing with the American media, which, in the past, has linked all Muslims to terrorism when similar incidents have taken place.
May Allah bless your community with His mercy and may Allah give you the ability to relate to your neighbors in a dynamic way. Here are some notes and tips Muslim communities can use for this Friday.