Paper: Rethinking the “Bilali Diary” : multiple contexts and Muslim slaves
This paper explores the reasons why Bilali Mohammed, a Muslim slave who lived on Sapelo Island produced his Arabic document, known as the Ben Ali…
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Be in the world but be not part of it
Allah says concerning life in this world; A`lamū ‘Annamā Al-Ĥayāatu Ad-Dunyā La`ibun Wa Lahwun Wa Zīnatun Wa Tafākhurun Baynakum Wa Takāthurun Fī Al-‘Amwli Wa Al-‘Awlādi…
Unification
One of the reasons why Islam was successful was because the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ upon whom be peace), through the Mercy and Grace of Allah…
Soccer and the Sacred
FIFA has spent more than 60 billion U.S. dollars getting ready for the competition now underway in South Africa. It’s a staggering amount for a…
An attitude of gratitude will redound to your benefit
The hallmark of Islam, besides the belief in the Oneness of Allah , is the act of submitting willingly. This is what sets Muslims apart…
Suriname Muslim organizations seek to make Hajj feasible
June 10, 2010: In an effort to make Hajj cheaper and easier for Surinamese, Muslim organizations met on June 8th in Paramaribo. President of the…
Caribbean Muslims of Indian ancestry must embrace and celebrate their heritage.
“O people! Beware of your Lord who created you from a single soul and created from it its mate and spread from those two many…
Complete reliance in Allah
We cannot judge whatever happens to us and to others on the basis of reason and logic. We cannot fully comprehend the workings of Allah. …
GUYANA’s PRESIDENT CALLS FOR GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF FAITH
Georgetown, GINA, May 21, 2010: President Bharrat Jagdeo believes that there should be a global battle for a greater understanding of faith as it is…
The deep sea oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
In the name of God Most Gracious Most Merciful The deep sea oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is not the problem affecting the…