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UMD Muslim student launches matcha pop-up
by Mariam Ahmed
April 13, 2026
As sisters in the UMD Muslim community gathered after midnight for worship and remembrance in the musallah, the Muslim prayer space on campus, the new matcha pop-up Btween Sips held its first event… Read more: UMD Muslim student launches matcha pop-up
The ethical dilemma in community fundraising
by Freelance Reporter
April 9, 2026
By: Sulayman Khan For Al-Hikmah Sulayman Khan is a bioengineering student at the University of Maryland and President of SCALE, a student organization that advocates for underserved elementary school students by hosting science… Read more: The ethical dilemma in community fundraising
Islam and hunger: Why do you fast?
by Mansoor Ahmad
March 15, 2026
“O ye who believe! Fasting has been prescribed upon you as it was [the nations] past that you attain God-conciousness.” Quran 2:183 Guy Fieri once remarked, “Food is maybe the only universal thing… Read more: Islam and hunger: Why do you fast?
Turkic students’ club builds community, bridges cultures
by Mariam Ahmed
March 14, 2026
Although Sarvinoz Nabiyeva noticed a large Muslim community at UMD, she felt like it was still important to meet some people from the same background as her. Nabiyeva, whose family is from Uzbekistan,… Read more: Turkic students’ club builds community, bridges cultures
From 2017 to 2025, here’s a history of divestment bills for Palestine at UMD
by Riona Sheikh
March 13, 2026
DISCLAIMER: Riona Sheikh serves as the Executive Vice President of UMD’s student government from 2025-2026. Over the last decade, hundreds of students on this campus have gathered to pray for Palestinian people killed… Read more: From 2017 to 2025, here’s a history of divestment bills for Palestine at UMD
Over 100 students rally against ICE, call for sanctuary campus at UMD
by Riona Sheikh
March 12, 2026
As the sun beat down on the pavement in Hornbake Plaza, over 100 students gathered Tuesday afternoon to advocate for the University of Maryland to declare itself a sanctuary campus by adopting policies… Read more: Over 100 students rally against ICE, call for sanctuary campus at UMD

UMD Muslim student launches matcha pop-up

The ethical dilemma in community fundraising

Islam and hunger: Why do you fast?

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