“Delegados de 33 países de América Latina y del Mundo Musulmán se reunieron en Lima.” Lima, July 17, 2005 Delegates from 33 countries of Latin America and the Arab world met in Lima for the V Congress of Islamic Entities of Latin America and the Caribbean, which was sponsored by the Islamic Organization for Education, Science and Culture (ISESCO), the Islamic Organization for Latin America and the Caribbean (OLPADI) and the Islamic Association of Peru. Comenzó la reunion el Dr Abdulaziz Al-Tuweijiri, director general de ISESCO, asi como tambien se conto con la participación de diversas delegaciones del Banco del
Read MoreBy Mariam Abbassi The third annual Hispanic Muslim Day was held on September 25, 2005 at the Islamic Education Center of North Hudson. The celebration was held on behalf of all the converts who have accepted Islam as the guide to their lives. Islam is a religion of peace and harmony, but to some it is a misunderstood religion. Our responsibility is to educate those who remain unaware of what Islam truly signifies. As Imam AlHayek, the president of the Da’wah Committee of North Hudson stated while he stood in front of 200 reverts and more than 50 non-Muslims, “I
Read MoreBy Shinoa Matos During the July 4th weekend, thousands of Muslims attended the annual joint convention of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and the Muslim American Society (MAS). The ICNA-MAS Convention is one of the largest, annual Islamic conventions in the United States. This year’s ICNA-MAS Convention was held in Stamford, Connecticut. The main hall at ground level included endless vendors selling everything from clothing and hijabs to food, books, and literature. The three-day event, held at the newly built Convention Center included different lectures and seminars by keynote speakers. This year’s theme was “Family: The Foundation of
Read MoreBy Rebecca Abuqaoud What They have Accomplished and their Vision for the Future in Chicago Assalam Waleikum, What a great blessing for the many Latinas who have entered into the fold of Islam! They were searching for the truth – to quench their thirst for truth in order to satisfy their spirituality. In searching for the truth, they found this unique religion called “Islam.” Through Islam, these Latinas found answers to questions that in the past did not make sense. For many new Muslims, life in Islam is now more precious and more meaningful. Islam elevates the spirituality of a
Read MoreBy Rocio Martinez-Mendoza Dallas, Texas During July 4th weekend, the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) held its Annual SouthCentral Regional Conference. This year was the 6th Annual Conference on Islam among Latino Americans. This Latino Muslims conference is one of the Islam in America Conferences held in conjunction with the regional conference. We extend our gratefulness to ISNA for allowing us, Latino Muslims, to unite for the simple fact of pleasing Allah (swt) and to obtain more knowledge about Islam. Approximately 25 Latinos attended the event. The group of Latinos included those born in the United States as well
Read MorePor Rocio Martinez-Mendoza Dallas, Texas El pasado fin de semana del 4 de Julio del presente año se llevo a cabo la Conferencia Regional sur-central organizada por ISNA (Sociedad Islamica de NorteAmerica). Este año se llevo a cabo simultaneamente la 6ta Convención Anual de Islam entre Musulmanes Latinos. Esta convención dirigida a los Musulmanes Latinos se realiza junto con la Conferencia de Islam en America y junto con las conferencias regionales. Extendemos nuestro agradecimiento a ISNA por permitirnos, a los Musulmanes Latinos, unirnos por el simple hecho de complacer a Alá y de obtener más conocimiento sobre el Islam. Approximately
Read MoreBy Khalid Malik Rosa July 30, 2005 Thoughts from Denver, Colorado I have been asked this question many times in my few months of “reverting” to Islam. I can only respond that I am only half Latino. 🙂 I can then respond with the fact that once I fully embraced Islam I became part of the community. The ‘umma (community) I belong to exists beyond the parameters of race, ethnicity, and nationality. I am Muslim and my concern is serving Allah (swt). By no means does this indicate that Islam erases who I am. It means that my identity as
Read More“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Last of the prophets; and Allah is cognizant of all things.” – Qur’an 33:40. “And seek assistance through patience and prayer, and most surely it is a hard thing except for the humble ones.” – Quran 2:45. The Prophet (pbuh) said, “None is more patient than Allah against the harmful and annoying words He hears (from the people): They ascribe children to Him, yet He bestows upon them health and provision.” – Sahih Bukhari 9.93.475, Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ashari. The Messenger
Read MoreBy Zulayka Martinez I’m a native Mexican. Yes, I was born in Mexico and came to the United States when I was only seven years old. I still live in Houston. My family came here for a better life. Don’t get me wrong though, not for one second would I ever, ever deny that I’m a Mexican. I’m proud of my culture and heritage. But Mexico could never had given me what the United States has. This is where I went to school, where I work, and basically where I built my life. Most importantly, this is where I found
Read MoreBy Al-Amin AndalusiIslamOnline Correspondent http://www.islam-online.net/English/News/2005-02/27/article02.shtml RABAT, February 27, 2005 (IslamOnline.net) — After more than five centuries, Muslims of Al-Andalus (now Spain) still mark every year in anguish the mass exodus of their ancestors by Spanish authorities to North Africa. The Moriscos, the name given to Muslims who were living in Spain after the fall of the last Muslim stronghold of Granada in 1492, were subjected to an array of persecution, torture, mass killings, forced conversions to Christianity, the notorious Spanish Inquisition and mass exodus that started in February 1502. Today, up to four million grandsons of the Moriscos are living
Read MoreBy Maulana Abul Ala Maududi Equality of Mankind Allah created a human couple to herald the beginning of the life of mankind on earth, and everybody living in the world today originates from this couple. The progeny of this couple were initially a single group with one religion and the same language. But as their numbers gradually increased, they spread all over the earth and, as a natural result of their diversification and growth, were divided into various tribes and nationalities. They came to speak different languages; their models of dress varied; and their ways of living also differed widely.
Read MorePor Maulana Abul Ala Maududi http://www.whyislam.org/877/Espanol La Igualdad de la humanidad Alá creó un par de humanos para anunciar el principio de la vida humana en la tierra, y todos que vive en el mundo hoy origina de este par. La progenie de este par era inicialmente un solo grupo con una religión y una misma lengua. Pero como sus números aumentaron gradualmente, se separaron todos sobre la tierra y, como resultado natural de su diversificación y crecimiento, fueron divididos entre varias tribus y nacionalidades. Vinieron hablar diversos idiomas; sus modelos del vestido vino a variar; y sus maneras de
Read MoreBy Taqwa Dilek Salaam alaaykum Brothers and Sisters, Insha’Allah you are all doing well and strengthening your Imaan daily as we all move through uncertain times. I hope that you all have moments daily to reflect upon those things that are blessings in our lives and give thanks to Allah swt for those things. In my years as a Muslim I have met many sisters who worried about their children’s social and academic education in public schools. As a result of this concern many brothers and sisters are opting to send their students to private schools. As an educator, administrator
Read MoreHoustonian Muslims Part of Cinco de Mayo Parade Downtown Houston By Ilyas Hasan Choudry http://www.cairhouston.org/CU60.htm The Council on American-Islamic Relations Houston Chapter (CAIR-Houston) in collaboration with the Islam Public Outreach Department (Dawah) of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA-Houston) organized the Muslim cavalcade at the famous Cinco de Mayo Parade in Houston . This occasion is celebrated to honor the 1862 Battle of Puebla, where Mexican forces overcame better-equipped French forces, who invaded the country demanding repayment of loans from 1846-48 Mexican-American War. CAIR-Houston created a special banner on this occasion ofCinco De Mayo Parade, which read in Spanish:
Read MoreBy Daoud S. Ali I was born in Los Angeles and then lived in Mexico for eight years. When my parents divorced, my mother brought my brother and me back to the United States. We settled again in Los Angeles. I had a very modest upbringing. As a single parent, my mother did her best to provide for us. She worked as a seamstress in a sweatshop making minimum wage for 13 years. Like many Mexican-Americans, I grew up as a Roman Catholic. I only went as far as my first communion and was not particularly devout. By the time
Read MorePor Omar Weston 15 Junio, 2005 Assalaam A\’laikum Ayer Martes por la noche despues de la clase con el Sheikh Isa Garcia tres Mexicanas de varias partes de la republica aceptaron el Islam. Alhamdulillah. A continuacion estan los dialogos. Sala de Chat: Martes/Tuesdayhttp://www.islam.com.mx/chathttp://www.islam.com.mx Dear brothers, I am glad to inform you that last night after our class via Internet with Sheikh Isa Garcia, we had three shahadats from Mexican ladies from various parts of Mexico. Alhamdulillah. Here is the discourse in Spanish. [admin] Bienvenida Ana monica de Chetumal [ll_MEXI_ll] wa3likum assalam [anamonica] gracias,me encantaria platicar mas contigo y claro con
Read MoreBy Juan Alvarado Evolution of the Latino American Dawah Organization Since childhood I always noticed that I was spiritual to say the least. I was baptized, did my communion and confirmation. I was even an altar boy. By the time I was 19, I renounced Christianity once and for all due to my lack of belief in the basic teachings of Christianity. However, I continued my search for truth. This search led me to read on a non-stop basis, something that I still do. After studying Islam for a couple of years, I was sufficiently comfortable that I decided to
Read More“Indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad PBUH) you have a good example to follow for him who hopes for (the Meeting with) Allah and the Last Day, and remember Allah much.” – Quran 33:21. “O you who believe! If you help the cause of Allah, then Allah will help you and make your foothold firm.” – Quran 47:7. A person asked Allah’s Apostle, “What (sort of) deeds in or (what qualities of) Islam are good?” He replied, “To feed (the poor) and greet those whom you know and those whom you don’t know.” – Sahih Bukhari 1.2.27. Narrated ‘Abdullah
Read MoreBy Radwa Hassan http://www.islam-online.net/English/News/2005-02/05/article05.shtml IslamOnline CAIRO, February 5 (IslamOnline.net) A Europe-based Muslim activist has called for according due attention to the sizable Muslim community in Eastern Europe, which has broken loose from the Communist yoke. “In East European countries like Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo and Macedonia Muslims make up the majority of populace,” Ayman Sayed Ahmad, director of Eastern Europe Department at the Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe (FIOE), told IslamOnline.net’s visitors in a live dialogue. He added that in other countries such as Bulgaria, Ukraine and federal Russia Muslims are considered “influential minority communities”. Ahmad put the number of
Read MoreBy Al-Amin Andalusi http://www.islamonline.org/English/News/2005-01/12/article05.shtml IslamOnline MADRID, January 12 (IslamOnline.net) – Teaching Islam in Spanish schools has finally found its way to implementation after almost a decade of delays and obstacles. Since coming to power in the European country, Spain’s new Socialist government under Jose Rodriguez Zapatero has made a host of good gestures toward the Muslim community in the country, the most remarkable of which was a decision to allow the teaching of Islamic subjects at public schools of major cities with significant Muslim presence. The long-awaited development saw the light early January, 2005. The government decision on teaching Islam
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