Muslim Perspectives Radio Program
Muslim Perspectives Radio Program
Islam
The Forgotten Muslims of the Atlantic Slave Trade: Recovering a Lost Chapter of Islamic History
Every year, Emancipation Day reminds us of one of humanity’s darkest chapters: the transatlantic slave trade. We remember the millions of African men, women and children who were captured, transported across the Atlantic, and forced into lives of bondage. Yet within that history lies a chapter that is too often overlooked: the story of the thousands of Muslims who were among the enslaved.
From Chains to Justice: Emancipation, the Qur’an, and the Unfinished Struggle Against Racism
True emancipation is achieved only when societies reject racism, dismantle systems of discrimination, uphold the equal dignity of every human being, and refuse to build prosperity upon the exploitation of others.
Islam in the Caribbean in the 1980s, Challenges of 1990s
The history of Islam and the presence of Muslims in the Caribbean have been a very unique experience, which needs to be adequately researched and documented. Progress made in the 1980s and challenges for the 1990s and beyond.
From Abraham to Our Age: Ending Human Sacrifice and the Moral Test of Justice
In a world increasingly governed by the logic of “our crimes versus their crimes,” the Qur’anic call remains both simple and revolutionary: Stand firmly for justice, even when it is against your own side.
A New Global Voice For Faith, Arts and Media: Introducing Iqra Foundation
The Institute for Qur’anic Reflection and Arts (IQRA) Foundation has officially launched, positioning itself as a dynamic platform for the Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean, and international Muslim communities.
The Three Begums of No. 78: A Legacy of Culture and Triumph
From the Banks of the Ganges to the Corentyne Coast: The Indomitable Spirit of Three North Indian Sisters. The three sisters, the Begums of No….
Ramadan and Structural Poverty Alleviation: An Integrated Framework with Caribbean Relevance
Abstract Poverty remains one of the most persistent global challenges, undermining human dignity, social stability, and sustainable development. While modern poverty discourse often focuses on…
Reframing Abraham’s Legacy: The Covenant Not the Genome
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to…
Reclaiming Qist: The Quranic Mandate for Distributive Justice in an Age of Authoritarianism
In the contemporary political landscape, where the rise of authoritarianism often masks systemic oppression under the guise of “law and order,” the Quranic concept of Qist (equity)…