From The Muslim World League Journal (MWLJ) http://www.islamawareness.net/Caribbean/carribean.html There are 31 countries in the Caribbean, which are classified linguistically into four regions, such as English speaking, French speaking, Spanish speaking and Dutch speaking Islands. There are 19 English speaking countries; Five French speaking countries; three Spanish speaking countries and four Dutch speaking Islands. Muslims from different parts of the globe have settled in these regions. Immigrants vary from medical students to traders, from Indo-Pakistan to Indonesian and African countries. Some are very active Islamic view-point on critical issues like break-up in the media in Bahamas. Whereas, in other places, they
Read MoreHome Description Islamic Networks Group (ING) is an educational outreach organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area with affiliates throughout the U.S. Founded in 1993, ING’s mission is intercultural understanding and mutual respect through education and dialogue. Utilizing accredited volunteer speakers, ING delivers thousands of presentations and other educational programs annually in schools, colleges and universities, law enforcement agencies, corporations, healthcare facilities, and community organizations. ING reaches hundreds of groups and tens of thousands of individuals a year at the local grassroots level, thereby building bridges among people of all faiths and none. Vision ING’s vision is a world
Read MoreFrom HilalPlaza http://www.hilalplaza.com/raising_children_in_islam.html Children are easily influenced by their surroundings. These days, it is extremely difficult to expose our children to an ideal Islamic environment given the influences from media, friends and even other members of the family. With television, radio, Internet and forms of media mostly touting un-Islamic values, it is up to parents and adults close to the children to set the correct example. It is impossible to shield our children from all the negative forces that can shape their minds and, ultimately, their behavior. However, by our own example and showing them better options, we can set
Read MoreBy Wendy Diaz In English: Bismillahi ar Rahmani ar Rahim.As salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu dear brothers and sisters, Hablamos Islam and Hablamos Islam Niños are established programs that provide Islamic resources to the Spanish-speaking community. However, in our efforts to expand and meet the needs of both our Hispanic/Latino and English-speaking brothers and sisters, we have published our Islamic children’s books in both English and Spanish, alhamdulillah. Our newest book is called “The First Day of Ramadan/El Primer Día de Ramadán” and is priced at $11.99. This is the perfect pre-Ramadan gift for your child! All proceeds go
Read MoreBy Isa Lima There are times when your heart feels like stone,and shaytan ravages you like a dog chews a bone.you wonder how to get out of such a horrible abyss,where you lie in darkness and can’t comprehend the gist,Why’re we here upon this treacherous land?our father was from paradise, you must understand. We’re in a prison with insurmountable bars and walls,There’s only one exit, death, it will overtake us all.some of us have rap sheets as long as the nile,we continue to sin profusely as we live in denial.Our Creator has rights upon us, we mustn’t disdain.sincerity means we’re
Read More“Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration to thee, and establish regular Prayer: for Prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in life) without doubt. And Allah knows the (deeds) that ye do.” – Quran 29:45. “God has promised to the believers, both men and women, gardens beneath which rivers flow, to live therein forever, and they will have beautiful mansions in these gardens of everlasting bliss. But God’s good pleasure is the greatest (bliss of all). That is the supreme triumph.” — Quran 9:72. I asked the Prophet (for
Read Morehttp://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161308980583855 Time:Saturday, February 19 · 5:00pm – 8:00pm Location:MCC Of Rockford5921 Darlene Dr, Rockford, IL 61109 More Info:Islamic Roots in the Latino CulturePresented by Daniel HernandezOrganized by the Latino Muslims of Rockford – Did you know that the word “ojala” comes from “Oh Allah”?– Did you know that the Muslims reigned over Spain for 800 years?– Did you know that approximately 3,000 Spanish words come from the Arabic language? ***Esta invitación es para el público en general. Todos son bienvenidos.***Open invitation to the general public. Everyone is welcome. Please join us for both events. Video: Islamic Roots in the Latino
Read Morehttp://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171262426251735 Time:Friday, February 18 · 6:30pm – 9:00pm Location:Islamic Community Center of Illinois (ICCI)6435 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 More Info:Lectura en espanol/Lecture in SpanishRaíces Islámicas en la Cultura LatinaPresentado por Daniel Hernández – Sabías que la palabra “Ojala” viene de “Oh Allah!?– Approximadamente 3,000 palabras del español son de origen Arabe.– Sabías que en el sur de España, los musulmanes reinaron por casi 800 años?– Did you know the word “ojala” comes from “Ya Allah”?– There are approximately 3,000 Spanish words that come from the Arabic language.– Did you know that Muslims reign Spain for almost 800 years?
Read MoreBy Tabytha March 03, 2011 http://tabyyy.tumblr.com/post/3615439134/through-the-eyes-of-latino-muslims-turned-out-to-be The event was supposed to start at 5:30 but one of the guest speakers, a representative of the Latino American Dawah Association (LADO), got held up (he/she was actually unable to make it, unfortunately) so we didn’t get started until around 6:00. We began by praying maghrib, which was wonderful because I usually pray alone, so I jumped on the opportunity to pray with others. Once we finished, there was an “ice-breaker” exercise where each row of students got a post-it with a “fact” about Latinos/Muslims written on it, and it was our job
Read Morehttp://www.icnyu.org/index.php?option=com_eventcal&task=event&eventid=816 https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=203599379650714 Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 5:30-8:00 New York University, Kimmel Room 90960 Washington Square South, New York, NY Join us as we learn from Latinos and Latinas about their experiences with Islam and the Latino culture. Some have converted, some were born as Muslims, but each individual has a unique story and perspective. We will be having Hispanic food from La Isla. Hope to see you Wednesday! Co-Sponsored by:LUCHA and United Muslims Association
Read Morehttp://losangeles.ummahnow.org/events/4663 Event details: Brothers Mujahid Fletcher and Adbdullah Hernandez will inshAllah speakat the Islamic Center of San Gabriel Valley for a 3-Day Da’wah Eventbetween March 10th-12th, 2011. Day 1: Thursday, March 10th“Beautiful Ways of Calling People to Allah(SWT)”Begins after Salat ul’Isha (7:30pm) Day 2: Friday, March 11th“Why We Chose Islam”Presented at the Friday Jumu’ah Khutbah & at the Friday Night Lecture Day 3: Saturday March 12th“History of Islam in Spain/Spanish Community”Begins at 11:00am until 1:00pm “How to Give Da’wah to the Latino Community”Begins at 2:30pm until 5:00pm *There will be two separate lectures, one in English and one in Spanishthat
Read Morehttp://www.annisahopecenter.com/ About Us An-Nisa Hope Center is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization working to prevent domestic violence in our community. We provide the structured support system needed to regain self-sufficiency and a permanent place in society. An-Nisa opened its doors in 2009 and has handled many serious domestic violence cases, spousal abuse, parental abuse, and spousal and child abandonment.* We have provided successful counseling and support to approximately 120 families in an effort to prevent divorce.* Assisted many individuals with job placement, housing and other social services.* Provided shelter, food medical care, legal referals and support to many homeless or
Read Morehttp://www.imanway1.com/companions/biography.htm Al-Husayn ibn Sailam was a Jewish rabbi in Yathrib who was widely respected and honoured by the people of the city even by those who were not Jewish. He was known for his piety and goodness, his upright conduct and his truthfulness. Al-Husayn lived a peaceful and gentle life but he was serious, purposeful and organized in the way he spent his time. For a fixed period each day, he would worship, teach and preach in the temple. Then he would spend some time in his orchard, looking after date palms, pruning and pollinating. Thereafter, to increase his understanding
Read MoreBy Yusuf Rios SuhaibWebb.comDecember 9, 2009 http://www.suhaibwebb.com/society/el-hajj-malik-ash-shabazz-retrieving-a-legacy-fallen-into-dereliction/ Often, El-Hajj Malik ash-Shabazz (r) (a.k.a. Malcolm X) is judged by what he said more than by what he did not say. With more frequency, he is only defined by a narrow segment of his life and teachings: a politicized discourse married to the teachings of Elijah Muhammad addressing race relations. Due to this partial reading, the legacy of El-Hajj has fallen derelict and is in need of rehabilitation so that we can transcend the limits of his misread legacy. The life and teachings of El-Hajj as a whole are seldom considered, resulting
Read MoreBy Latifah Martinez As-Salaam Alaykum, I wanted to put together this little piece to briefly mention a few of the MANY female scholars throughout history to make the point that women have always had an important position in this deen that was never questioned in the past. I think that if more Muslim women and girls knew about these noble women then less would be affected by the false talk of the so-called “Muslimah feminists” who make us think that we must either reduce or completely remove the hijab, mingle with men and other such things in order to be
Read MoreBy Saad Shamim Allah is my Lord,Quran is my Light We forbid what is wrong,And enjoin what is right Sunnah is my role model,Islam is my way Jihad is my life,Good deeds are my pay Righteousness is my character,Justice is my goal Muhammad (S)’s my messenger,Iman is my soul Muslims are my brothers,Charity’s my gain Piety’s my mean,Fasting is how we train War is what I hate,Peace is what I love They say that we are terrorists,Though we support the dove This is the Creed I’ll die on,It sums up my belief I’ll make Islam prevail,For Islam is my relief
Read MoreBy Samantha Sanchez I always think of the Muslim Woman this way: Mothers (of the)Ummah (muslim community)SistersLivingInModesty WorkingOnMakingANation © August 2002.
Read More“No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all vision: He is above all comprehension, yet is acquainted with all things.” – Quran 6:103. “God does not do injustice to mankind in any way: It is man that wrongs his own soul.” – Quran 10:44. “By Allah, I am not afraid that you will be poor, but I fear that worldly wealth will be bestowed upon you as it was bestowed upon those who lived before you. So you will compete amongst yourselves for it, as they competed for it and it will destroy you as it did
Read MoreTo Whom It May Concern: I am writing to introduce myself. My name is Patrick Bowen, and I am a PhD student at the University of Denver/Iliff School of Theology in the Religion and Social Change program. For my dissertation I am studying US Muslim re/converts, and so I am trying to make connections with various groups throughout the US. My goal is to be able to get in touch with people from the U.S. Latino Muslim community who would be willing to take a survey and/or talk to me about their experiences as converts to Islam. Your input would
Read MoreBy Nylka Vargas Alok October 19, 2010 Asalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh All! The NHIEC’s Eight Annual Hispanic Muslim Day is this Sunday (10/24) from 1p-5p.It’s a dawah event catering to Latinos and Latino Muslims. Please spread the wordto anyone that may be interested in learning more about Islam. The event is bilingual,with presentations in both Spanish and English with Spanish translation available.We will have plenty of free literature and cds, IslamInSpanish cd’s, Entertainmentfeaturing Latino Muslim children reading from “Un Velo y Una Barba” written by Wendy Diaz (www.hablamosislamninos.com), giveaways, and complimentary brunch and dinner.There is no admission charge.
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