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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Tahera Ahmad. Ahmad, Northwestern’s director of interfaith engagement and associate chaplain, said Islam is often falsely characterized as being monolithic.

In God we trust?: Despite national politicization, Islam remains inspiration for activism

February 25, 2019

This article is the third in a series on religious involvement on Northwestern’s campus. In the midst of studies showing declining levels of religiosity among college students, the series will spotlight...

Abdul El-Sayed speaks to students at Harris Hall. El-Sayed said his faith taught him to seek justice.

Former Michigan gubernatorial candidate says his faith taught him to be good

February 8, 2019

No matter how unpopular they may be, former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he doesn’t back down from his beliefs –– and challenged students to be kind even when they face opposition....

Muslim scholars Zaid Shakir and Omar Suleiman talk to audience during a Q&A session moderated by University associate chaplain Tahera Ahmed. The two speakers emphasized using faith as fuel for personal achievements.

Muslim scholars discuss faith as motivation in Discover Islam Week keynote

February 23, 2018

Northwestern Muslim-cultural Students Association invited keynote speakers Imam Zaid Shakir and Imam Omar Suleiman for a conversation Thursday about reconstructing the perception of achievements by Muslim...

McSA aims to “flip the script” of Muslim narratives through weeklong event series

February 18, 2018

Through a weeklong series of events showcasing Muslim culture, Northwestern’s Muslim-cultural Student Association hopes to flip the script on the stereotypes that portray the religion as “radical,”...

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