Muslim martial artist launches line of sports hijabs
From August 5 to August 21, most of the sports world’s attention will turn to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2016 Summer Olympics. At their idyllic best, the Olympics […]
Olympic fencer Muhammad ordered to remove hijab
Realistically, Ibtihaj Muhammad is more famous for the hijab covering she wears on her head than the sabre she wields in her hand — something she does expertly enough to […]
Harris helps Broncos to Super Bowl victory
In the two-week buildup to Super Bowl 50, the narratives of two central characters dominated the media coverage: The age and impending retirement of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, and […]
Eight sports figures among ‘The Muslim 500’
The 2016 edition of “The Muslim 500,” an annual list of the world’s most influential Muslim men and women compiled by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan, includes […]
Oman goalkeeper Al-Habsi opens soccer school
The third pillar of Islam is zakat, an obligatory charity given by Muslims who can afford it to community members in need. It is said that just as ablutions purify […]
Tunisia’s Ghribi rewarded for career year on the track
Habiba Ghribi, a Muslim track and field star from Tunisia, capped a stellar 2015 campaign by being named Arab Female Athlete of the Year by the Arab Sports Journalists Union. […]
Olympic athlete, Wimbledon judge honored for 2015 feats
One Arab Muslim who made history at the biggest tennis tournament in the world and one American Muslim hoping to make history at the biggest overall sporting event in the […]
