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TIME Magazine • December 13 2024

Last North Gaza Hospital for Premature Babies at Risk

“It's not a game when they throw leaflets or when they announce that there are evacuation orders,” Mahmoud Shalabi, Deputy Director of Programmes at Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) told TIME from Gaza City. Shalabi and his family have been internally displaced for more than seventy days.

TIME Magazine • September 13 2024

Lessons from the Gaza Polio Vaccine Campaign So Far

Despite the restrictions and security concerns medical workers have experienced with the first round, the organizations involved are cautiously optimistic about the future of the campaign and the second round.

TIME Magazine • August 23 2024

Gaza’s Doctors Face a New Battle: The War on Polio

Polio has resurfaced in Gaza for the first time in 25 years, thriving in the same conditions in which people are dying. In Gaza, the medical safety of thousands of children depends on the safe delivery of vaccines to the region. The history of polio shows us the disease is well-equipped to distress Gaza past the point of return.

TIME Magazine • August 17 2024

The Infants Among the War Dead: Baby Twins Killed in Gaza

In Gaza, where the death count has reached more than 40,000 people, the Health Ministry calculates that women and children account for more than half of the dead. Images of Gaza's youngest victims summon the strongest response.

Muslim Climate Watch • July 17 2024

A Climate Professional’s Insight on Islam & Climate

Tajuddin Ingram believes we need “a bottom-up approach, a movement, an idea. An approach of people individually deciding to reduce their consumption."

TIME Magazine • May 15 2024

The Solemn History Behind Nakba Day

Every year on May 15, Palestinian people across the world observe what is known as Nakba Day, the solemn anniversary of the day in 1948 when the Arab-Israeli War began, precipitating a wave of displacement and expulsion among the Palestinian population.

TIME Magazine • March 10 2024

Why Ramadan Is a Time of Activism for Many Muslims

As the holiest month of the year for Muslims, Ramadan—which begins on the evening of March 10 in 2024—is a time of spirituality, self-discipline, and compassion. For many who observe, that focus on compassion also translates into an increased focus on social justice and activism.

Muslim Climate Watch • February 20 2024

Unveiling the Secrets of Nature Within Islamic Architecture

Islamic architecture, as a whole, purposefully encompasses Allah’s creation, urban design and religious values. It seamlessly integrates natural elements, geometric designs, and symbolic water usage, serving as both spiritual spaces and beacons of sustainable design.

Muslim Climate Watch • February 1 2024

The Eco-Conscious Journey of Black Muslim Americans

The Black Muslim American community shares crucial advice on environmental advocacy while showing resilience as they navigate systemic obstacles. Spirituality within the Black Muslim community is a repetitive theme in both understanding and coming to terms with the climate’s trajectory.

Muslim Climate Watch • November 8 2023

How to Merge Islam and Sustainability in the Events Industry

Rahaman-Çam, founder of The Nomad Social, created a business model that champions low-impact events, advocating for reduced plastic consumption, a smaller carbon footprint and the creative reuse of decorations.

Raseef22 • January 22 2025

The Path Back to a Free Syria Is Rooted in Faith

The journey back to Syria is laden with emotional, logistical, and economic obstacles. Much like the Prophet Muhammad’s own migration, in Islam, reclamation is a continuous effort that requires global support.