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…
Trini Muslims
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…
Breaking The Ramadan Fast In The Caribbean Region
The sunset meal to break the Ramadan fast is called iftar. Muslims break their fast at the time of the call to prayer for the…
Barbados PM: Our Region Can Teach The Rest How To Live Together And Respect One Another
January 8th, 2020: The book ‘Muslims of CARICOM (Caribbean Community) by Sabir Nakhuda of Barbados was successfully launched at the University of the West Indies,…
‘Muslims Of CARICOM’ – Book Launch Live
Sabir Nakhuda’s book “Muslims of CARICOM” will be launched on Wednesday January 8, 2020, 7p.m. (Eastern Caribbean Time). The launch ceremony will be broadcast live…
T & T Friendly Society Enters Home Construction Market
Takaaful T&T, a registered Friendly Society is entering the home construction market. “After twenty years of continuous growth, our Society has finally entered the Home…