Imam El Reza is the largest mosque standing today in the world. Muslims make a pilgrimage to this monument yearly. Imam El Reza was created in the year 1309. Why do Muslims travel to the Imam El Reza? Imam El Reza is currently located in Mashad, Iran. It is one of many monuments that Muslims …
Hate has plagued society since the beginning of humankind. It grows from jealousy, a sense of superiority, disappointment or it can be learned as a child from parental figures. But what happens when faith and religion begin having a role to play in a person’s hate? We constantly see hateful messages. They are posted online, …
Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, China are being held in concentration camps against their will since 2018. So far there are a total of 380 detention camps. 2 million Uyghur Muslims have been detained and are trying to escape this madness. Unfortunately, when you turn on the local or national news it’s not being talked about …
Yemen is facing a war this world has yet to see. The youth of these villages have only seen the light of firearms and the pain of broken-up families. The reality these people bear is unimaginable. People living in these areas are going to sleep hungry and scared. Wondering if they will live to see …
Jamal Khashoggi was born in Medina, Saudi Arabia, and a resident in the United States of America where he worked as a journalist. A fiance, ex-husband, and a father of four children. Unfortunately, his life and career ended in the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey on October 2nd, 2018. Was he murdered in cold …
There are many different religions out there that are extremely interesting to learn about. Stepping out of things you’re accustomed to, such as experiencing and learning about different religions, is an amazing experience. There are people that are Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and even Jewish, all around us. It’s important to know and learn about all …
Snow is hailing, winter is arriving. That means Christmas is on its way! Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, which is on December twenty-fifth, as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Lots of students and their families here, in Dearborn, MI, celebrate Christmas. Lots …
Views of The Hijab All around the world people wear hijabs. The United States, The Middle East, Asia, and the U.K. However many people want to know how hijabs are viewed and why women wear them. Does it scare them? Does it make them uncomfortable? Do hijab wearers think it gives them some sort …
More than 1,000 people die each day due to the bombings, and radiated places in Jerusalem. Also,many people are dying this very second, due to no food, water, and shelter. In addition, the people of Jerusalem are not even allowed to pray in their own mosque (Masjid al Aqsa). I interviewed students from Unis …
People around the world wear different kinds of stones in rings, necklaces, and bracelets. You might say ‘nice ring’ and move on, but have you ever asked why do you wear them as accessories? Did you know some people think it represent piety. While others presume that specific stones have different affects on …