Due to popular misconceptions, there are many negative connotations that are often associated with the Arabic word jihad; in its true meaning however, it is a constructive term meaning to struggle or strive towards betterment. One of the most important types of jihad is the daily struggle we each must face against our own personal demons.

Less than a week after a devastating earthquake hit South Asia, the death toll soars to 42,000.

chicagopublicradio.org Dozens of U-S Muslim groups today [Thursday] announced they'll be joining forces to help victims of the earthquake in Pakistan.

Dozens of U-S Muslim groups today [Thursday] announced they'll be joining forces to help victims of the earthquake in Pakistan.

In the spirit of unity, people of many cultures gathered Oct. 5 to experience an evening of Muslim tradition. Officials and residents from Burr Ridge, Darien, Willowbrook and Oak Brook met at Ashton Place in Willowbrook for a meal and program hosted by the Muslim Educational and Cultural Center of America.

It was almost a game-day decision for Sox fan Jonathan Greenspahn.

chicagopublicradio.org Chicago's Islamic community is trying to rally support and donations for the earthquake victims of Pakistan and Kashmir.

Victor Davis Hanson implies in his column that liberals no longer care for people.

In the Silk Road Theatre Project's upcoming play, a devout Muslim-American family's seemingly uneventful life quickly skids off the road and slams into a brick wall -- hard.

The Downtown Islamic Center is inviting the homeless to join Chicago area Muslims when they break their fast at sunset every day during the holy month of Ramadan.

The start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan officially started on Friday, and local Muslim residents have begun their spiritual rituals of prayer and fasting while renewing their Koran lessons.

CHICAGO, Ill. – On Sat., Sept. 3, 2005, the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) presented an award to Imam W. Deen Mohammed in recognition of his outstanding leadership role in the American Muslim community.

CHICAGO, Ill. – The Mosque Cares sponsored Annual Islamic Convention of 2005, recently held over the Labor Day Weekend in Chicago, was a resounding success.

The Sept. 14 editorial titled "The UN and Sheriff Bolton" claims that the United Nations has been corrupt for years and that finally the United States is standing up to this world body and demanding reform.

The civil rights organization — Council on American-Islamic Relations-Chicago Chapter — is looking for an apology from those responsible for a Chesterton Fourth of July parade float.

CAIR-Chicago Director of Communications, Ahmed Rehab, speaks to Rusty Humphries on his popular right wing show along with fellow guest, Peter James of the anti-Muslim "United American Committee" group.

The article about the Arab-Israeli orchestra is a welcome change to the usual coverage of the Middle East [''Barenboim seeks peace with his baton,'' Showcase story, Aug. 23].

Editor: In commemorating the third anniversary of 9/11, our grief as American-Muslims is twofold.

It is hard to understand how Richard Cohen does not see the significance of the reasons for an attack when considering the severity of the punishment (“Hate crime laws penalize speech and thought,” Aug. 22).

University of Chicago's decision to renovate the basement of Rockefeller Chapel so that all of its faith groups have a place to worship should be applauded nationwide ("U. of C. seeks to give home to all of its faiths," Metro, Aug. 26).