News Stories
Muslims in Michigan Community Conversation – Video
Michigan Radio, Calvin College and the UM Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies presented a discussion looking at Michigan’s diverse Muslim population. This event was an opportunity for Michigan Radio listeners and members of the community to learn more about Michigan’s Muslim population. Beyond religion, this event explored the cultural, political, ethnic,... »
Covering the Middle East: A Conversation with the BBC
Michigan Radio and the Arab American National Museum presented a panel discussion exploring the BBC's news coverage of the Arab world at 7:00 pm on Monday, June 7. »
A Convert’s Story
Many women who convert to Islam do it because they marry a Muslim man. But Christina Rountree's story is a little different. Rountree had long been interested in the faith, and grew up with Muslim friends. But it was her anger over 9/11 that convinced her to study Islam, and ultimately become a Muslim... »
So, a Muslim and a Christian Move into a Dorm Room Together at Calvin College…
Going away to college can be tough on any student -- even more so for an international student moving to the U.S. for the first time. But Anika Farhan had an extra level of difficulty when she moved from Bangladesh to Grand Rapids last year to start school. She enrolled at Calvin... »
Islamic Finance
Adel Iqbal's home is what many Americans aspire to have. Its 4,700 square feet includes five bedrooms, a library, and deluxe kitchen package with high-end cabinets and appliances. Iqbal's favorite part, though, is down a flight of carpeted stairs. »
A Visit to the New Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute (with video)
The Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute in Kentwood opened just weeks ago and serves a diverse Muslim community in the Grand Rapids area. »
A Tale of Muslim Courtship
Most people are familiar with American dating rituals. But for a Muslim couple at the University of Michigan, their dating story was much different. »
Extended Interview: Zeba Iqbal
Here you can listen to Jennifer Guerra's extended interview with Zeba Iqbal, the Executive Director of the Council for the Advancement of Muslim Professionals (CAMP) who has written numerous articles about Muslim dating. »
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