Prominent Muslims reflect on Trinidad independence
First published in the Newsday “What we have achieved so far is a certain degree of economic independence which has come about from the natural…
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Senator Dr. Wahid Ali dies
First published in Trinidad Express Former Senate president Wahid Ali died on Saturday 9th August 2008 of a massive heart attack, Ali was ailing for some time….
ASJA QASEEDA BOOK
Qasida (also spelled qasidah or qaseeda), is a form of poetry from pre-Islamic Arabia. A Na`at is a poetry that specifically praises the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Many of…
HAJI RUKNUDEEN SAHIB Qadi and Sheik-ul-Islam
Haji Ruknuddeen Sahib was bom in 1865 in Punjab, India to his parents Elahee and Ameena. He went through spiritual initiation and training as a…
Trinidad Muslims Celebrate Indian Arrival Day
The Indian Arrival Day celebrations started at 10 am and included a range of activities. There were several booths selling traditional East Indian clothing, food,…
Historical view of Muslims in Trinidad
Muslim Arrival in Trinidad Muslims arrived in Trinidad on the very first voyage of indentured labourers from India. But the Muslim presence in Trinidad did…