This calling of the Azan (call to prayer in Islam) in the Marble Collegiate Church located at 275, Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan, New York City, USA was made during a recent inter faith dialogue between Christians, Jews and Muslims living there.
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There is something slightly different about the version of Chris Brown’s With You sung by Raef, a new signing to Awakening Records. In his rendition, Raef replaces Brown’s lyrics expressing love for a woman with his love for the Lord. “My Lord, no one else will do/ With every test you put me through, miracles you […]
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Shaykh Yaser Birjas is the Head of AlMaghrib Institute’s Islamic Law and Theory Department. Often described as the fatherly figure by students, Shaykh Yaser exudes a calm, gentle and caring demeanour that welcomes students to ask questions with awe and respect. Despite his quietude, Shaykh Yaser’s absence is loudly felt and he is strongly missed […]
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Dec
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American Muslim advocate, Yusuf Estes, brings insight to the much disussed topics of Islam in today’s world. This article about “moon-god of Islam” is a must read for both Muslims and non-Muslims alike.Sheik Yusuf says – “Dr Morey’s Book “Moon God Called Allah” has been –EXPOSED!” Anyone who accuses Muslims of worshiping the moon (or anything in the creation) has not read the Quran, […]
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PORTLAND (Oregon, USA), 23 Jumad Al-Thani/14 May (IINA)-Fifteen American Muslims, including four military veterans, are suing the federal government over being placed on a “no-fly” list for no apparent reason. “They have been deprived of their rights without redress,” Nusrat Choudhury, an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawyer, told the court, Reuters reported. Choudhury said […]
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Once, a Bedouin was asked what made an unsophisticated man like him believe in Allah. The Bedouin said, “Do you see these marks in the sand?”“Yes,” the man replied. “What do they tell you?” asked the Bedouin. “A camel went by,” answered the man. The Bedouin then asked, “Did you see the camel?” The man replied, “No, but these footprints in the sand suggest […]
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In this video, Baba ALi talks about how some Muslims choose the parts of Islam they want to follow and leave some other parts.
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1) “Islam” means “Peace through the submission to God”. 2) “Muslim” means “anyone or anything that submits itself to the will of God”. 3) Islam is not a cult. Its followers number over 1.5 billion worldwide. Along with Judaism and Christianity, it is considered to be one of the three Abrahamic traditions. 4) There are […]
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The Beauty of Islam by Vern Barnet Several readers asked why I called Islam “incredibly beautiful.” Based on decades of study, world travel and long friendships with Muslims, I answer with three hints. •Our indebtedness to Muslim culture is extraordinary. Try doing your finances using Roman instead of Arabic numerals, and you’ll get the idea. Have […]
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”Serve Allah, and join not any partners with Him; and do good- to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in need, neighbours who are near, neighbours who are strangers, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (ye meet), and what your right hands possess: For Allah loveth not the arrogant, the vainglorious” Al NIsa’a : 36 (translation from […]