Houston Matters
Ensemble Riyaaz Qawwali Preserves South Asian Songs Of Devotion
Posted on · The Houston group discusses bringing ancient Muslim traditions into the contemporary world -- and even collaborating on music for a Disney show.
Tag: islam
Texas Legislature
Texas Muslims Work From The Outside In To Encourage Representation In The Legislature
Posted on · Despite the state's large Muslim population, not one of Texas' more than 180 state lawmakers identifies as Muslim. That's motivated organizations to step up and make sure Muslim voices are heard.
Health & Science
COVID-19 Vaccines Are OK During Ramadan, Houston-Area Muslim Community Leaders Say
Posted on · For months, religious leaders and other trusted voices have been promoting the vaccine to dispel hesitancy, a tactic that federal and local officials have recognized is crucial to improving vaccine uptake.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2547: Charging Interest
Posted on · Episode: 2547 Changing views on charging interest throughout history. Today, interest.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1910: ‘Abbas Ibn Firnas
Posted on · Episode: 1910 Ibn Firnas and an airplane in Andalusia. Today, an airplane in Andalusia.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: Houston’s Future As The Energy Capital, And Observing Ramadan At Home (May 13, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Anti-Semitic acts in the region, our weekly political roundup, Houston's future as the energy capital, and observing Ramadan from home.
Houston Matters
Ramy Youssef Flips The Narrative On Children Of Immigrants
Posted on · Instead of depicting a first-generation American rebelling from his parents' traditions, in his new series on Hulu, Youssef portrays a Millennial struggling to stay true to his faith.
Houston Matters
Exploring Why Many Muslim Converts Are Coming From The Latino Community
Posted on · A new series on Vice.com recently visited Houston's IslamInSpanish organization to learn why so many Muslim converts come from the Latino community.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Relief For Furloughed Federal Employees, And Latino Muslims (Jan. 22, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Relief for furloughed federal employees, helping seniors prepare for retirement, winter gardening advice, and Latino converts to Islam.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Views On Muslim Americans, And The Catholic Church Grapples With Credibility (Jan. 11, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: A new study examines Houstonians' views on Muslims. We discuss how the Catholic Church can gain back credibility. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And comedian Paula Poundstone answers some very random questions we throw at her.
News
Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Setting Fire To Texas Mosque
Posted on · The man is charged with a hate crime and also with use of a fire to commit a federal felony in the January 2017 fire that destroyed an Islamic center in Victoria
Houston Matters
Houston Comedian Mo Amer Discusses His Journey Into Comedy And A Plane Ride With Eric Trump
Posted on · Amer explains how an unusual offer from his high school English teacher propelled him into standup and what he learned from a chance encounter with the President's son.
News
UPDATE: In Big Win For White House, Supreme Court Upholds President Trump’s Travel Ban
Posted on · The 5-4 decision is the court's first substantive ruling on a Trump administration policy
News
Mitt Romney: Robert Jeffress Wrong Man To Give Jerusalem Embassy Prayer
Posted on · Jeffress responded in a tweet of his own by defending his view that "salvation is through faith in Christ alone"
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1456: Paper in Samarkand
Posted on · Episode: 1456 In which paper goes from China to Europe by way of Samarkand. Today, paper makes a long journey.