American Muslims

Terrorists 'will be brought to justice,' San Diego mayor warns after deadly mosque shooting

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said local law enforcement and the FBI were investigating the attack on the largest mosque in San Diego County as a hate crime.

|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
A police officer stands guard as emergency workers respond at the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, US, May 18, 2026.
People arrive at a mosque to attend Friday prayers, in Plano, Texas, on April 11, 2025.

What is EPIC City, the controversial planned Muslim residential community in Texas?

EPIC city is a planned large-scale development project that will not have its own government. It has been marketed as an exclusively Muslim community that will serve as the epicenter of US Islam.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett

Fire alarm set off as Princeton activists protest Bennett lecture

Naftali Bennett’s Princeton lecture was disrupted by protests and a fire alarm. The university is investigating, and its president apologized.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
A MAN proudly holds up an Israeli flag in support of the Jewish state outside the White House in May, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

'Following Similar Paths': A look at what American Jews, Muslims can learn from each other - review

The authors of the book build on their own cultural competence: one, an engaged Muslim, and the other an equally involved Jew.

|ByRON KRONISH

US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib condemns cartoon showing her with exploding pager

The cartoon, published on Thursday, showed a woman sitting next to an exploding pager. The woman's desk in the cartoon had a name card saying "Rep. Tlaib."

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024ByREUTERS
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) holds up a sign as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) holds up a sign as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress on July 24.

Court orders American Muslims for Palestine to give Virginia AG documents over alleged Hamas ties

The suit had alleged that there was significant overlap between IAP and AMP leadership, with three IAP boardmembers and close relatives of two board members serving on the AMP board.

JULY 17, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
A woman looks on during a rally held by American Muslims for Palestine calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in Washington, US, October 21, 2023

The Golden Age of American Muslims is starting - opinion

In recent years, we’ve been seeing a crawling acceptance of Muslim and Arab identity in American politics and culture.

JUNE 30, 2024ByBARAK SELLA
US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) stands alongside Rep. Cori Bush at a news conference, on Capitol Hill in May 2024, opposing a crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses.

US House Committee probes funding of National Students for Justice in Palestine

The committee also expressed concern over pro-Hamas propaganda spouted by students and students engaging in antisemitic harassment and violations of the civil rights of Jewish students. 

JUNE 2, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Protesters raise the Palestinian flag outside the student union on the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado, U.S., May 14, 2024.

The 'Abandon Biden' movement rises in response to Gaza crisis, Muslims support Trump - opinion

Professor Hassan Abdel Salam resigns to lead the "Abandon Biden" movement, opposing Biden's reelection due to his stance on Gaza, aiming to shift US political support.

MAY 28, 2024ByMAYA RAO
U.S. President Joe Biden addresses Morehouse College graduates during a commencement ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., May 19, 2024.

Biden admin' on the defense on holding enough meetings with Arab, Muslim American community leaders

Biden's relationship with Arab and Muslim American voters is increasingly under scrutiny as the war continues and the humanitarian situation in Gaza grows more dire.

MARCH 14, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
US President Joe Biden departs after delivering his third State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 07 March 2024.

Michigan's Arab American, left-wing communities vow 'uncommitted' against Biden in upcoming primary

"Michigan voters are sending Biden a clear message in the February 27 Democratic primary that he can count us out.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
REP. RASHIDA TLAIB (D-Michigan) speaks at a climate rally in Iowa in January.

Jewish groups object to GOP’s treatment of Muslim candidate for Court of Appeals seat

Adeel Mangi, a New Jersey lawyer who would be the first Muslim to serve on a federal appellate court, faced fierce questioning from GOP senators during his confirmation hearing.

DECEMBER 28, 2023ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
Adeel Mangi testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, Dec. 13, 2023.

Zionists are behind Islamophobia, US police brutality - CAIR official

Billoo claimed Zionist organizations were behind Islamophobia, police brutality, and border control.

DECEMBER 6, 2021ByMICHAEL STARR
Zahra Billoo, Executive Director, Council on American Islamic Relations (San Francisco) addresses the audience during a panel discussion titled 'Dismantling All Forms Of Oppression' during the three-day Women's Convention at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., October 28, 2017

Killings of Asian women renew push for tougher US hate crime laws

"No one wants to be the last state standing without a hate crime law," said Swati Patel, interim CEO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

MARCH 20, 2021ByREUTERS
Demonstrators hold signs during a demonstration following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. March 18, 2021.