Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education presents challenges and opportunities
In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s signing of an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, concerns mount as uncertainty looms. The executive order was signed on March 20 and aims to fulfill the president’s controversial campaign pledge to reduce the size of federal spending and government. “Today’s Executive Order is a history-making action by President Trump...
Brother Shafi Muhammad: Breaking barriers in Black representation in eye health
If you can read this, thank a teacher; thank an optometrist if you have good eyesight. However, according to the American Optometric Association (AOA), approximately 13% of the U.S. population is Black, and they are woefully underrepresented in optometry. “(Blacks) represent about 2% of practicing doctors of optometry and a little over 3% of full-time students in optometry schools...
Compassion and service for our communities
During the Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide fast from sunup to sundown without food and water, perform their daily prayers, read the Holy Qur’an and fellowship with one another. It is a month of reflection, recommitment and rededication to faith. During Ramadan, it is also a time dedicated to increased service to the community to lend a...
Shining the Light of the Teachings in Pittsburgh
by Jason Muhammad PITTSBURGH—The light, life and power contained in the words of the life-giving Teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad as taught by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan shone brightly in the city of Pittsburgh. On Sunday, March 23, Student Minister Nuri Muhammad of Mosque No. 74 in Indianapolis traveled to the city of steel and delivered a...
Serving our pioneers and disabled brothers and sisters
During Saviours’ Day 2025, the Mid-Atlantic Region Student Protocol Department came together to ensure that our cherished Muslim pioneers, handicapped, and disabled members were treated with the highest level of honor, dignity, and respect. Before Saviours’ Day, which was held in Chicago, Feb. 21-23, the Mid-Atlantic Region Student Protocol Department developed a plan to assist those in need. With...
The Law of Use and The Law of Abuse, and How Foods Affect Thoughts, Part. 4
‘Hormones in Food: Should you worry?’ In an article by Carina Storrs, posted on Health.com dated January 31, 2011 entitled “Hormones in Food: Should you worry?” it discussed the negative effects of hormonally-fattened livestock, and even salmon: “A salmon that grows to market size twice as fast as normal. Dairy cows that produce 15 percent more milk. Beef cows that...
Repent For The Kingdom Of God Is At Hand Conclusion
A Message From The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan Delivered by his Student National Assistant Minister Ishmael Muhammad Now, if you think, as you look at history: “Oh, this has been going on for a long time.They’ve been getting away with it for a long time.” No, they only got away with it because God allowed it. But you’re out of...
Tamika Mallory delivers stirring call to action at Saint Sabina for Women’s History Month
CHICAGO—Civil rights activist Tamika D. Mallory delivered a riveting address at Saint Sabina Church March 23, honoring Women’s History Month and challenged attendees to reflect on personal purpose, societal responsibility, and collective resilience. The South Side church, led by longtime faith leader and activist Father Michael Pfleger, welcomed Ms. Mallory as the keynote speaker in an event that reflected the...
‘There are so many unanswered questions about this whole situation’ Family seeks answers in case of twin brothers found shot to death in Georgia
by Anisah Muhammad Staff Writer @MuhammadAnisah ATLANTA—A Black Georgia family is still seeking answers after hikers found twin brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis, 19, dead on top of Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, Georgia. The investigation is still ongoing and so far there are more questions than answers about what happened to the young men. According to the available information...
Fellowship during the Holy Month of Ramadan
Muslims gathered at Mosque Maryam on March 26 for Laila-tul Qadr, an Arabic term meaning “Night of Power” or “Night of Majesty.” The observation marks the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan. Brothers and sisters gathered for iftar (breaking of the days fast) and then later in the evening, held prayers. National Assistant to the Honorable Minister...