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Never doubt the possibility of a better tomorrow.Nature teaches us that though the trees are stripped of leaves in the Fall, and the green foliage…
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Barbados Association Of Muslim Ladies (BAML) Celebrate 10 Years Of Empowerment
November 17th 2020 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Barbados Association of Muslim Ladies (BAML). 10 years of promoting the socio-economic and educational development of…
The Cry Of A Lover
O Mountains of Makkah, Why does the falcon Perched on your ancient peaks Raise its majestic head And let out a piercing cry Carried by…
Who Is Prophet Muhammad (s)? The Pride of Creation
The opportunity presented by Rabi ul Awal, the birth month of Prophet Muhammad (s), was taken to produce four specials highlighting his (s) seerah. These…
For The Best Of Allah’s Creation – Muhammad (peace be upon him)
SalawaatLove expressedA moment in timeHis soul stirsMine illuminedPeace be upon youMessenger of AllahPeace be upon youBeloved of Allah.AhmadThe Praiseworthy OneWrittenOn the Canvas of TimeAnd on…
Barbados To Allow Religious Headwear For Official Photos
Barbadians whose religious beliefs mandate that they keep their heads covered, are allowed to take official photographs with headwear. This follows Cabinet approval on Thursday,…
Barbados Muslims Accept Rihanna’s Apology For Misuse Of Hadith
Barbados born Rihanna issued an apology to Muslims on Tuesday after being criticized for using a song that sampled a recitation from Islam’s sacred hadith…
Troubled Dreams
I had just arrivedOut of breathToo many tasks awaitingI am late and the rush of timeConsumes my mindYou stop me in my tracks“Brother, I need…
A Place Called Darkness
There’s a place called DarknessWhere despair lingersAnd hope is neither a word nor a feelingWhere loneliness overcomesEven in the midst of companyAnd dreams are crushedBy…
New Book: Far From Mecca – Globalizing the Muslim Caribbean
Muslims have lived in the Caribbean for centuries. Far From Mecca: Globalizing the Muslim Caribbean (Rutgers University Press, 2020) examines the archive of autobiography, literature, music and public celebrations in Guyana and Trinidad, offering an analysis of the ways Islam became integral to the Caribbean, and the ways the Caribbean shaped Islamic practices.