‘Outrageous anti-British plan’: UK universities to offer Muslim students interest-free loans under Islamic law
The British government plans to offer university students an interest-free financing option designed to comply with Islamic law. Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has criticized the proposal, arguing that it would create a “two-tier education system.” The Department for Education has said that some people avoid current student loans because of their religious beliefs or […]
Did Obama take the “first Muslim senator” title from Michigan’s El-Sayed?
Abdul El-Sayed and former President Barack Obama have both been associated with political firsts. El-Sayed’s claim to be the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, though, depends in part on treating an earlier remark by Obama as a verbal slip. First Muslim senator El-Sayed defeated former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race […]
2026 Midterm Election Results Make History with First Muslim Senator and First Black Woman Governor
The 2026 midterms produced a series of historic firsts across the country. Several states are set to have their first Black or female governor, while the Senate is expected to welcome its first Muslim member, among other milestones. In Florida, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won the governor’s race and is set to become the state’s […]
Muslim reformers reject the “fire will rise” warning if El-Sayed loses, calling it “Jihad First”
Muslim reformers criticize Wajahat Ali’s warning about possible fallout from El-Sayed loss Muslim reform advocates are criticizing political commentator Wajahat Ali for warning that people could become “radicalized” if Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed loses his Michigan Senate race. They say the language resembles pressure tactics used by Islamist leaders before elections in parts of the […]
“Flames will rise”: Muslim commentator vows a “reckoning” whether Abdul El-Sayed wins or loses
A former New York Times opinion contributor is facing criticism after warning of a “reckoning” whether Muslim Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed wins or loses. El-Sayed is running against Republican Mike Rogers for a Michigan Senate seat. If elected, he would be the first Muslim member of the U.S. Senate. The day before the vote, Wajahat […]
Maine school official objects to classroom dogs on Muslim religious grounds as the district considers policy changes
A Portland, Maine, school administrator has raised concerns about keeping dogs in classrooms as the district reviews its policy on classroom pets. The discussion followed a teacher’s request to foster puppies at Ocean Avenue Elementary School. At an Oct. 14 policy committee meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Student, Family and Community Partnerships Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed said […]
Muslim teacher who contributed to Texas Senate candidate James Talarico states that the Quran allows husbands to physically discipline their wives.
James Talarico, a Democrat running for Senate in Texas, recently received a $3,000 donation from Nouman Ali Khan, a prominent Muslim figure who’s facing serious allegations of inappropriate conduct. Khan has been accused of grooming female fans for fake marriages and has controversially suggested that, under specific conditions, Allah might “allow” husbands to physically discipline […]
Woman in a Muslim burqa speaks at a public meeting in Florida, and her next action leads to her removal.
Incident at Florida County Meeting Involving Woman in Burqa During a public comment session at a county commissioners’ meeting in Florida, a woman dressed in a Muslim burqa stood up to speak, but she didn’t deliver any verbal comments. Instead, she played a recording of the Islamic call to prayer, leading to her removal from […]
Ilhan Omar’s Muslim husband upset about her new partner moving in with them.
Ilhan Omar’s first husband reportedly felt “embarrassed” by the presence of her alleged “brother,” who is accused of having been married to her, during his stay in Minnesota, according to a family friend. The congresswoman from Minnesota had two young kids with Ahmed Hirsi when she abruptly separated from him in 2009. Soon after, she […]
RFK Jr. shares strong criticism of the Muslim Brotherhood during speech in Michigan
RFK Jr. Criticizes the Muslim Brotherhood in Michigan As the election season nears its conclusion, candidates across the nation are energetically engaging with voters. Recently, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a strong push for the GOP in Michigan. On Monday, RFK Jr. joined forces with gubernatorial candidate John James and […]