German far-right AfD politician resigns after converting to Islam
The Alternative for Germany is known for its mantra that “Islam doesn’t belong in Germany.” Now a senior member of the party in Brandenburg has…
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“Welcome Back Home”: Lessons From My Recent Rihlah to Senegal
This article was originally posted on Imanwire here I returned recently from a journey embarked upon with a group of beautiful souls to the West…
Senegal’s Gifted World Class Qur’an Reciter
Add Muhammad Hady Toure from Senegal, Africa, as one of all time best Qur’an reciters, such a beautiful voice Masha Allah (as God has willed). …
Of Tradition And Continuity; Or Disruption, Discontinuance & Discord
Caribbean Muslim Convention Held in New York September 2016 An estimated 700 participants converged at Al-Ihsan Academy on Rockaway Blvd. in South Ozone Park, NY….
What Makes Jerusalem’s Masjid Al-Aqsa The Third Most Sacred Mosque
Why is Masjid Al-Aqsa so special? Masjid Al-Aqsa is an important holy site in Islam, located in the Old City of Jerusalem in Palestine. It’s…
French Court orders halal supermarket in Paris to close
It does not sell pork or wine France has ordered a halal supermarket in Paris to close because it does not sell pork or wine. The Good Price mini-market in…
Tamil Nadu: Mosques in Dravidian-Islamic style
Among the many inscriptions at the Vaishnavite shrine of Adhi Jagannatha Swamy at Thirupullani, about 10 km from Ramanathapuram in southern Tamil Nadu, there is…
Today Neither Politicians Nor Nation States Are The Standard Bearers Of Muhammad ﷺ
Celebrating The Birth Of Mercy The Standard Bearers Of Muhammad ﷺ Muhammad’s ﷺ code of conduct set the standard for those who claim to follow…
Caribbean History Before Columbus Needs To Be Taught
Caribbean History “For most of the literate world today, the first contact that the Caribbean had with the outside world was on October 12, 1492…
Trinidad Supermarket Advertises Pork For Muslims
This selfie has been making the rounds on social media. It advertises “halal pork” for sale. For Muslims, halal is permissible or lawful to eat….