Muslim and Missionaries of Trinidad
The Caribbean has seen two waves of Muslim migration, the first wave of which was comprised of slaves from Africa. Indentured labourers of India, who…
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Trinidad & Tobago Muslim Marriage & Divorce Regulations
Trinidad & Tobago Muslim Marriage & Divorce Regulations LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. 4. Chap. 45:02. Muslim Marriage and Divorce. 20. Filing of certificate and…
Reaction to the introduction of divorce law into Trinidad in 1931.
Reaction to the introduction of divorce law into Trinidad in 1931. The attached scanned document illustrates the reaction of Trinidad’s population to the introduction of…
SADAQA AMONG AFRICAN MUSLIMS ENSLAVED IN THE AMERICAS
SADAQA AMONG AFRICAN MUSLIMS ENSLAVED IN THE AMERICAS Islam as brought by the West Africans has not survived in the Americas, but its impact has…
Hosay: Caribbean Cultural Expression of a Shi’ite Heritage
The following essay depicts the organic process of religious practices that adapt to foreign assimilation efforts that stave off cultural amnesia. During 1845-1917 several thousand…
Documenting devotion: Qasida Burdah dated back to 17th Century
KARACHI, May 23: Across the centuries, the faithful have expressed their love for the Holy Prophet of Islam (ﷺ Peace be upon him) in different…
The Hadith of Jibril [Angel Gabriel] (as) Explained
The Hadith `Umar ibn Khattab (Allah be well pleased with him) said: “As we were sitting one day before the Messenger of Allah (peace and…
Six Basic Belief Statements (Kalimas) of Islam: Arabic & English Translation
The Six Kalimas are the basic beliefs of Muslims all around the world. They practice these beliefs and incorporate the basic principles in their lives….
The key to the Kaaba has sold at auction in London for $18.1m (£9.2m).
A 12th Century key to Islam’s holiest shrine has sold at auction in London for £9.2m ($18.1m). The key to the Kaaba – the ancient…
Islamic Spirituality: The forgotten revolution
THE POVERTY OF FANATICISM ‘Blood is no argument’, as Shakespeare observed. Sadly, Muslim ranks are today swollen with those who disagree. The World Trade Centre,…