This page covers religious observance, community life and public events related to Islam. Reporting follows the activities of organizations, scholars and the integration of faith into national society.
Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost made a joke about Michigan Senate winner Abdul El-Sayed, drawing criticism online.
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November 8, 2026
El-Sayed Calls Michigan 'Capital of Arab America'Kirk responded on X that there is only the United States of America, drawing a sharp exchange after El-Sayed's Michigan Senate win.
November 7, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed Becomes First Muslim SenatorOman's Grand Mufti hailed the success of several Muslim candidates in the US midterm elections.
November 7, 2026
Free Press Corrects Claim on El-Sayed Arabic SpeechThe Free Press issued a correction after falsely reporting that Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed gave his victory speech in Arabic.
November 6, 2026
Groups Urge Rejection of Right to Worship ActMuslim and Jewish advocacy groups oppose a federal bill that would penalize disruption of religious services near houses of worship.
November 5, 2026
El-Sayed Rejects Trump's Islamophobic AttacksThe Michigan Democrat, who won a Senate seat, pushed back on prominent Republicans' remarks about his Muslim faith during an appearance on The View.
November 5, 2026
Moroccan Americans Number 177,000, Pew FindsA new Pew Research Center report estimates the U.S. Moroccan-origin population and ranks it among Middle Eastern and North African groups.
November 5, 2026
GOP Loses Muslim Voter Support After 2024 GainsMuslim support for Republicans has collapsed since 2024, with some former backers citing disappointment in how President Trump has governed.
November 4, 2026
El-Sayed Defends Trans Rights on 60 MinutesThe Michigan senator pushed back on Ross Douthat's framing of cultural liberalism and faith during a November 1 interview.
November 4, 2026
Porter Debates Faith With Muslim InfluencerMichael Porter Jr. challenged a Muslim influencer on religion during a podcast episode before asking whether she had a boyfriend.
November 3, 2026
Dazey Phase Boards Aizzah Fatima's Miss Christian BabeThe production company joins as coproducer on the coming-of-age story of a Muslim girl growing up in the American South.
Reporting here centers on religious holiday observances, the growth of centers and mosques, civic engagement, and research regarding the faith. It reaches every state, from urban hubs to smaller cities. The timing of holidays and festivals follows the lunar calendar, which influences the pace of community life throughout the year. Public discourse on faith and policy remains the most common factor in how these stories emerge.
