More Than Voting: How Muslim Families Redefine Activism By Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen As the strongest unit in the society, Muslim families have the power to nurture the seeds of community and civic engagement within the family with transformative impact not just on the family dynamic but in their communities as well. Muslim families in civic engagement create generational activism, positive representation and structural reconfiguration. |
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Combating Anti-Muslim Propaganda Through Creative Civic Engagement By Wendy Díaz Civic engagement can be a powerful means of outreach when done well, as demonstrated by Muslim activism in countering anti-Muslim propaganda in the current political climate. Muslim politicians, scholars, community leaders, and everyday people facing hostility from right-wing politicians and Christian nationalists have shown how attempts to divide can become opportunities for meaningful dialogue. Time and again, Muslims respond to intimidation with eloquence, patience, and resilience, and the public begins to take notice. Whenever malicious groups or individuals target Islam, Muslims respond by pushing back against waves of misinformation, and that opens a path to understanding for everyone. |
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Understanding Our Civic Responsibilities as World Citizens By Umm Ahmed Muslims are everywhere! We live in Muslim countries and non-Muslim lands, in small towns, suburbs and sprawling cities. Sometimes our homes are in predominantly Muslim neighborhoods or, we may be the only Muslims on the block. Wherever we reside, it is equally important to be involved and actively engage in the society where we live. And, this is precisely what is meant by adhering to our civic obligations. As Muslims, just as important as it is to offer salah or the obligatory prayers, and fast in the month of Ramadan, it is also our religious duty to be involved in civic affairs. So much so, that this applies to whether we are temporary guests, visitors, or citizens of the land where we are present, in the moment. |
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