By a 15 year old sister from LA, California Stay in your bed, don’t make a fuss.Your prayers can wait; give in to your nafs. (1) What! Go to the mosque, the path you’ll pave?Don’t bother, think of the gas you’ll save. Why go the extra miles to be kind?Don’t share that smile, they won’t mind! Listen to your parents, why should you?You’re big enough, don’t let them tell you what to do! Don’t look at those orphans, what could they need?You have your own problems, and family to feed. Wear good Hijab? Oh me, Oh my, you’ll be targeted
Read More“A time will come when the sky bursts apart, obeying its Lord as it must. A time will come when the earth expands, casting out all the creatures that live upon it and within it, and becoming empty; it will do this in obedience to its Lord, as it must. Then all men and women who strive to meet their Lord, will do so.” – Quran 84:1-6. “The hypocrites exchange guidance for error. But they gain nothing in the exchange; instead they stray from the right path. They are like people who kindle fires; but as soon as their fires
Read MoreBy Nylka Vargas http://www.llamo.org LLAMO NewsletterApril 13, 2011 – Vol. 1, Issue 1 PIEDAD (Propagación Islámica para la Educación y Devocion a Allah el Divino) is a national network of Muslim women coming together for the common good: spiritual development, community building, sisterhood, and educational outreach, with a focus on the Latina/Hispanic community. As-Salaamu Alaikum! Thank you for your interest in PIEDAD. The following is an outline of our programs. We hope that you enjoy reading about the and ask for your feedback. If you have any questions, or would like to help us out please send us an email.
Read MorePeace be with you, We hope that you are enjoying a spring season of warmth, blooming, renewal and growth. We’d like to inform you of a mosque open house at the Islamic Association of North Texas on April 2, 2011. The open house will include a tour, information booths, English and Spanish presentation, Q & A sessions, free gifts, free literature, and of course, free Mediterranean food! Please feel free to share this information with anyone who might be interested to attend. The details are as follows: Mosque Open HouseApril 2, 2011, 2:30 — 5:30 PMIslamic Association of North Texas840
Read MoreBy ICNA-WhyIslam http://www.icna.org/first-muslim-info-booth-at-the-fiesta-broadway-festival/ LOS ANGELES, California (May 8, 2011) — Today the Annual Fiesta Broadway Festival, billed as the world’s largest Cinco de Mayo event, attracted half a million people who converged on 24 blocks in downtown Los Angeles. Over 50,000 people visited the first ever information booth on Islam organized by ICNA Southern California Chapter’s outreach project WhyIslam. The Latino population is growing fast in the United States, and even faster in California. “We do not want to lose the opportunity to reach out to them at this early stage,” said Amir Mertaban, Dawah Chair, ICNA Southern California Dawah
Read Morehttp://www.islaminspanish.org New Television Show– Six Month Series –on HMS TV Hosted by Abu Mujahid FletcherStarting May 24th, 2011 Watch on Houston Local Channels:*Comcast 17*TVMax 95*Sudden Link 99*Phonoscope 75*AT&T U-verse 99 Watch it live online at www.HMSTV.org! Houston’s three year old “IslamInSpanish Show” is back for six months and is now filmed in front of a live Non-Muslim, Spanish audience at the Andalucia Social &Educational Media Center. The theme of the shows is to portray a balanced way that Islam has benefitedLatinos in Houston and around the world. Please inform your Latino neighbors, friends, co-workers, and any Spanish speakers to watch
Read MoreFrom 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
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