As the US government moves to shutdown its detention centre at Guantanamo Bay, stories are emerging of the way it affected those inside. Former inmates have talked about the deprivation and pressures they faced. But Terry Holdbrooks was on the other side. He was a US soldier and he says he saw something in the behaviour of the inmates that changed him. He tells his story to Al Jazeera in his own words. From: […]
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Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been a trusted friend of the American Muslim community for many years and has spoken out in defense of religious freedom on more than one occasion.
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The United Arab Emirates is a Muslim country, however it is also home to numerous churches of other faiths. In fact, many people are surprised to discover that in early 2001, ground was broken in Dubai to accommodate the construction of several churches on a parcel of land in Jebel Ali.
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ICNA Annual Supporters’ Dinner 2011 Sunday, April 3, 2011 5:00 pm ~ 9:30 pm Santa Clara Marriott 2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara CA 95054
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This is the Quran’ is a video to educate about the primary teachings of the Quran and to dispel misunderstanding about Islam and the the Quran’. Quran is the revelation given to Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, by the Creator as a guidance for humanity. The main themes of the Quran is to invite humanity to worship the Creator, to follow its comprehensive guidance in daily life and to receive instruction about salvation in […]
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Native Deen, one of the most well-known and respected Muslim hip hop groups in the international community, today released a music video in response to the rising tide of Islamophobia facing America. The music video, released as part of the “My Faith My Voice” campaign and titled the same name, highlights many of the concerns Muslims have regarding the vilification of Islam and the heavy-handed focus given to extremist voices. Visit www.myfaithmyvoice.com and upload your […]
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19-years ago, 48-year old Debbie Jaunich, an American business woman living in America made a decision to convert to Islam. It was a personal choice that created unique challenges among family and friends, but Jaunich says she knows it was an important step on her spiritual journey and she has no regrets. Jaunich was raised […]
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Two Canadian Christian Moms, who met in a Muslim country in 2001 worked together for five years to develop and publish a children’s book that aims to help plant seeds of understanding.Author Janice Edgar met watercolour artist Donna Acheson-Juillet in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2001. Edgar, a mother of two is a graduate of […]
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The study of women in Islam investigates the role of women within the religion of Islam.The complex relationship between women and Islam is defined by both Islamic texts and the history and culture of the Muslim world. While men and women have different roles within Islam, many argue that the Koran makes it clear that they are equal.
(Women in Islam wikipedia)
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In December 2008 Qatar’s Museums Authority opened the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. The facility, situated along Doha’s burgeoning waterfront was designed by world-renowned Chinese American architect Leoh Min Pei, more commonly known as I.M. Pei, who also designed The Pyramid, part of the Louvre in France. Pei drew inspiration from various Islamic buildings including the 13th century ablution fountains […]