A Tribute To Kifayet Mohammed (ra)
Kifayat Mohammed (b 8 June 1944 d 30 May 2020) to his parents Mom Saliman & Dad Suliman and great grand son of Dookie Meah…
Trini Muslims
TT Muslims Add Their Voices To Global Outcry On The Anti-Palestinian Violence
A multitude of Muslim organizations in Trinidad & Tobago, representing the various communities have issued press statements on the denial of basic human rights to…
Rio Claro’s Imam Zainool Baksh Remembered For Selfless Service To His Congregation
Rio Claro, Trinidad: Imam Zainool Baksh was an Imam for the last 32 years. In 1986 he was appointed Imam at the Rio Claro ASJA…
Two Trini-Americans Charged In Florida With Providing Material Support To ISIS.
The two appeared in court Wednesday in the Southern District of Florida. A father and son — both United States citizens — have been charged…
Of Muslims And Social Justice
Guyana I extend congratulations to the duly elected President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. His swearing in last week marked…
TT: The Muslim Voter
Soon after the August 10th, 2020 Trinidad and Tobago elections date was announced, the Trinidad Guardian front page screamed “MUSLIMS DIVIDED”. In the days that…
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.
IAN ALLEYNE’S FULL INTERVIEW WITH YASIN ABU BAKR LEADER OF JAMAAT UL MUSLIMEEN
Yasin Abu Bakr, leader of Jamaat ul Muslimeen (JAM) of Trinidad was interviewed by Ian Alleyne. Alleyne produces and hosts a popular TV show Crimewatch. …
Unpacking Indian Arrival Day as the Descendant of Muslim Indentured Labourers
Critically Unpacking Indian Arrival Day: Why Celebrating Indian Arrival Day is Problematic? Today is always a difficult day for me, it is Indian Arrival Day. …
Mentorship Is Critical For Youth Career Development
I learnt during this internship, the importance of mentorship and urge anyone who has a mentor, to ensure that they hold on to them. If…