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ISPU is a non-profit, non-partisan org providing objective research and education about American Muslims to support well-informed dialogue and decision-making.

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@TheISPU
Institute for Social Policy and Understanding
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Turn on notifications so you don't miss the latest ISPU research, webinars, and events. On your mobile device, visit ISPU's main profile page, tap the bell icon in the upper right corner, and then set your notification preferences.
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This Sunday, ISPU will present crucial research at @ISNAHQ. Join Petra Alsoofy and ISPU scholar Dr. Ihsan Bagby for an engaging conversation about the impact of mosques within our communities. 📅 Sunday, Aug 31.⏰ 10 a.m. ❗ ️Main Session 9.📍 ISNA 62nd Annual Convention
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Many Muslims who prefer or require a halal diet often do not have access to foods that meet their religious requirements in a given week. Share this data with those who work in food banks, food assistance programs, and other areas of social service:
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This work includes last week's webinar on the findings from the research brief published in July. Sign up for our newsletter at to receive a recording of the event.
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This Religion News Service article highlights our ongoing work with the Muslim Wellness Foundation to build bridges between Black Christians and Muslims, spurred by a finding in our 2019 American Muslim Poll. Read the full article:
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(RNS) — In the sessions, Black faith leaders are schooled on the differences between Sunni, Shia and Nation of Islam sects and discuss the privileges Black Christians can enjoy compared to Black...
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@IhsanBagby Take a deeper look at our US Mosque Survey →
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ISPU is headed to ISNA! . Don’t miss Petra Alsoofy and ISPU scholar Dr. @IhsanBagby on Sunday, August 31 at 10 a.m. as they discuss the crucial role of American mosques, and ISPU’s research on the topic.
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@TheISPU
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This National Make-A-Will Month, join ISPU’s Legacy Circle — a special group of supporters who include ISPU in their will to ensure our work continues for decades to come. 💛. Consider using @shariawiz (15% off with code ISPU) to start your legacy-planning journey.
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@TheISPU
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We're sharing insights from our new research brief on Black Christian and Muslim relationships in a webinar on August 23. Register to save your seat today:
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@AcademyHealth You’ll hear how Oakland County is connecting hospitals, nonprofits, and community partners to address the whole person, and how hyper-local research, like ISPU published in April, can inform national policy to create lasting change.
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A holistic approach to healthcare requires understanding the people and communities behind the need. In this episode of Deep Dives, Madiha Tariq and Megan Collado (@AcademyHealth) explore how local, people-first solutions can transform healthcare systems.
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@TheISPU
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🔉 Listen to Dr. Maryam Hasan, Research and Advocacy Specialist at CAIR, in a recent ISPU webinar, where she offers insight into how Muslim parents can navigate the question of where to educate their children. Hear more from Dr. Hasan:
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Hear more from Dr. Ahmed on challenges facing Muslim families:
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Dr. Sameera Ahmed, founder of The Family and Youth Institute, talks about the state of the American Muslim family, including helping children navigate race-based bullying, an issue that she says has heightened alongside the violence in Palestine.
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Hear from ISPU's Saher Selod, PhD, at this upcoming webinar.
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It's not too late to register and join our event today at 1pm❗ . Digital Hate & Democracy: Unpacking Islamophobia in the Wake of Mamdani’s Rise . Register via Zoom:
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Explore new research on Black Christian views of Muslims in a webinar on August 23. Register to save your seat today:
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RT @bridgeinit: 📅 Our talk on the rise of Islamophobia during New York's mayoral elections is happening tomorrow, August 13 at 1 pm EST w/….
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RT @bridgeinit: A recent report from @csohate exposed the toxic convergence of Islamophobia, ideological fear-mongering, and xenophobic rhe….
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ISPU's Dr. Saher Selod gives context to the Islamophobic rhetoric surrounding Muslim political candidates, saying, "Muslims definitely are cognizant of this increased rhetoric that comes along with any election cycle and what it means for their safety.".
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Anti-Shariah conspiracy theories, a staple of 9/11-era rhetoric, resurge around Mamdani - read my latest for @RNS here
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ISPU’s Muslim Mental Health Toolkit offers support for individuals and mental health professionals, with data and resources on the unique challenges faced by Muslims. We invite you to explore and share the toolkit:
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