To 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.
Read MorePor Casa De Paz 12 de Nov, 2010 Salam Aleikum Confundido, Curioso, estresado … 1. ¿Te has preguntado por qué estás aquí en este mundo? 2. ¿Ha pensado alguna vez lo que usted sabe que no puede ser lo que busca? 3. Se le ha cruzado por la mente que lo que se les ha enseñado que no puede ser verdad? 4. ¿Alguna vez sintió que algo falta en tu vida? 5. ¿Alguna vez ha deseado que no es una respuesta a todas o algunas de sus preocupaciones y problemas??? 6. ¿Te has preguntado por qué un libro divino perfecta
Read MoreBy Muhammad ash-Shareef http://www.islamicawakening.com/viewarticle.php?articleID=165& Arafah 10 Years After Hijrah The man was standing with Rasul Allah sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam when he was thrown from his camel. The camel stomped and the man’s neck was snapped. Dead. “Bathe his body with water and Sidr and bury him with both garments,” said Allah’s Messenger. “Do not cover his head, nor touch him with Camphor … for verily he will be returned (to Allah) on the day of resurrection in the state of Talbiyah! (Labbayk Allahaahumma labbayk)” Al-Bukhari and Muslim “Amr ibn Al-“Aas narrates, “When Islam entered my heart, I went
Read MoreFrom CSCC.edu http://cscc.edu/News/10-10/New-Muslim-Cool.html Film, performance and panel discussion Nov. 3, 2010 Journalist, activist and political analyst Bakari Kitwana will lead a townhall meeting on the intersection of Islam, hip-hop and identity among a new generation of American youth with a panel discussion and viewing of the award-winning documentary film, “The New Muslim Cool” at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3 in room 404 of the Center for Workforce Development (WD) The 2009 film, which has screened the Sundance Film Festival and aired nationally on the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) follows Puerto Rican rapper Hamza Perez as he steers away from
Read MoreA Reply to Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Boriqee By Danny “Khalil” Salgado Al-Puerto Rikani http://khalilpr.blogspot.com/2009/08/puerto-rican-race-reply-to-ibrahim.html August 02, 2009 Introduction I would like to answer your question as to my position on Puerto Ricans and race. It has been long overdue that I reply to you on Puerto Ricans and race. If you do not agree with me, then at least you can see the sources from where I am coming. At the very least, these article may help you strengthen your position. Simply stated I would say an emphatic “no” to your question regarding whether or not I see the Puerto Ricans
Read MoreBy Patrick D. Bowen http://raceandreligion.com/JRER/Volume_1_%282010%29.html The Latino American Da’wah Organization and the “Latina/o Muslim” Identity in the U.S.Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Religion:Volume 1, Issue 11 (September 2010) Introduction: LADO and the Growth of the U.S. Latina/o Muslim Community Latina/os have been slowly and quietly converting to Islamic communities in the U.S. since at least the 1920s. Many conversions came through contact with African-American-majority Muslim movements such as Moorish Science Temple, the Ahmadiyya Movement, the Nation of Islam, and the African-American Sunni groups that emerged in New York City and Washington, D.C. in the 1960s and 1970s.[1] Prior to 1965,
Read MoreFrom LA_Latino_Muslims AsociacionDeLatinosMusulmanes Yahoogroup http://groups.yahoo.com/group/asociaciondelatinosmusulmanes/message/11532 Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu Bismillahirrahmanir rahim Beloved Muslimin and Muslimah, God Almighty said in his glorious Qur’an: “The first house (of worship) appointed for men was that at Bakkah:full of blessing and of guidance for all the worlds. In it are signsmanifest: the station of Abraham – whoever enters it attainssecurity, and pilgrimage there to is a duty men owe to God – thosewho can afford the journey: but if any deny faith, God stands not inneed of any of his creatures.” ( surat al-imran, 96-97 ) and said also: “For hajj are
Read MoreBy Samaiyah Brookins, 9 years oldhttp://muslimpoet.com/yourpoemschild.htm SpringIn spring the flowers bloom. The rainy days begin. What fun to play in puddles. Look at the bright yellow ducklings . And the sky is so pretty! It’s the afternoon. Time to go home and eat lunch. YUM! Peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a glass of milk!! SummerIn summer I go to the beach. And splash in the water. The water is so blue! When I am at the beach I make sand castles. It is so much fun at the beach! Splashing in the water is fun too! So I’ll be
Read More“‘You sometimes see the earth dry and barren. But as soon as we send down rain, the earth begins to swell and stir, putting forth radiant flowers of every kind.’ This demonstrates that God is truth; he gives life to the dead, and has power over all things.” – Quran 22:5-6. “When greeted with a greeting, you shall respond with a better greeting or at least an equal one. God reckons all things.” – Quran 4:86. Allah’s Apostle said, “A Muslim is a brother of another Muslim, so he should not oppress him, nor should he hand him over to
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