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Islamic Banks: Sailing Smoothly in Troubled Waters

Islamic Banks: Sailing Smoothly in Troubled Waters

Aftab Ahmad At a time when economic observers are worried about the threat of a new global financial crisis and global credit rating agencies have brought down credit ratings of giant financial institutions such as the Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase and Morgan Stanley...
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  • Spiritual Awakening
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    Spiritual Awakening
    Mahbubur Rahman We, human beings, of past, present and future, are in absolute need of Divine grace and the opportunity to earn His pleasure. Our human power — no matter how great — can’t give us immortality...
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  • Human Rights in Islam
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    Human Rights in Islam
    877-Why-Islam Brochure We live in an age that is striking in its unprecedented technological sophistication. Unfortunately, the prejudices and inequities that have plagued the human race historically, continue to...
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  • The Origin of the Quran
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    The Origin of the Quran
    877-Why-Islam Brochure The Quran is the holy book which Muslims recite and turn to for guidance in all aspects of their life. It is the last testament in a series of divine revelations from God. It comprises the...
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    Muslim Heritage»

    Islam in the US Senate S. Con. Res. 43

    Islam in the US Senate S. Con. Res. 43

    The following is a concurrent resolution by the 96th Congress (1979) honoring the 14th century of Islam. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 4 (legislative day, June 21), 1979 . Mr. Stone submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee...
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    • The Muslim World
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      The Muslim World
      Fourteen hundred years ago, God sent Angel Gabriel to reveal the religion of Islam to Muhammad, peace be upon him (pbuh). God transformed him from an ordinary man to the last of the Prophets. He was given the responsibility...
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    • Islamic Calligraphy
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      Islamic Calligraphy
      A little taste of an Islamic Art The Glorious Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be on him) in the seventh century of the Christian Era (610 CE – 632 CE). The revelations came to the...
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    • Cairo, Egypt
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      Cairo, Egypt
        The world was lately riveted by the events taking place in Cairo, Egypt. The unfolding revolution in Tahrir Square transcended ethnic and religious affiliations, inspiring people worldwide with the power...
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    Social Ties»

    Environment and Islam

    Environment and Islam

    Climate Change: A Call for Personal Changes The reality of climate change calls for a re-evaluation of our actions and a redirection of our energies towards the reduction or possible reversal of the looming environmental crisis. Religious leaders are challenged to look...
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    • Addiction and Islam – The Disease and its Cure
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      Addiction and Islam – The Disease and its Cure
      We live in a culture in which mass advertising glorifies excessive consumption and the near instant gratification of desires. “Having it now” unfortunately, proves to be a slippery slope for millions, and uninhibited...
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    • Shura: A Social Approach to Consultation
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      Shura: A Social Approach to Consultation
      Lamya Hamad Shura, or consultation, embraces every facet of life and is easily adaptable to a variety of different situations. In Islam, it is encouraged not only in the political realm but on a social scale as...
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    • Social Ties
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      Social Ties
      “It (Islam) replaced monkishness by manliness. It gives hope to the slave, brotherhood to mankind, and recognition of the fundamental facts of human nature.” [Canon Taylor, Paper read before the Church Congress...
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    Hijab - Unveiling the Mystery

    American Muslim women today are rediscovering the pristine Islam as revealed by Allah, (God), to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh1), more than 1400 years ago, but without any of the contradictions of ancestral culture.

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    From darkness to light

    Born in poverty and obscurity on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, Malcolm Little, the fourth child of Earl and Louise Little, rose to become one of the most dynamic Black Nationalist leaders of his time.

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    Who was Jesus (pbuh)?

    There are many questions that come to mind when the name Jesus is mentioned. Some people say he was a prophet, others call him a god, while others say he was a very wise man.

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    Jesus in Islam
    Concept of God in Islam

    Every language has one or more terms that are used in reference to God and sometimes to lesser deities. This is not the case with the word Allah.

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    God in Islam
    What does Islam say about Terrorism?

    Whether it is a bomb going off in a market place, or the hijacking of an aircraft where innocent people are held at ransom to achieve political ends, we live in an age, where the manipulation and loss of innocent lives has become commonplace.

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    Islam on Terrorism
    Life After Death

    In Islam, an individuals life after death or their Hereafter, is very closely shaped by their present life.

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    Life after Death
    What they say about Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

    During the centuries of the crusades, all sorts of slanders were invented against the Prophet Muhammad (p)2. However, with the birth of the modern age, marked with religious tolerance and freedom of thought, there has been a great change in the approach of Western authors...

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    Prophet Muhammad
    Islam Explained

    Islam, the religion of over 1.2 billion in the world, provides humankind with a unified view about the purpose of our creation and existence, our ultimate destiny and our place among other creatures.

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    Islam Explained
    The Origin of the Quran

    The Quran is the holy book which Muslims recite and turn to for guidance in all aspects of their life.

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    Common Ground»

    West Broward High School girls show support for Muslim teammate

    West Broward High School girls show support for Muslim teammate

    Christy Cabrera Chirinos HOLLYWOOD — Most of them will never know what it’s like to be taunted for their faith. They’ll likely never be bullied or physically attacked for what they wear or have racial epithets thrown their way. But on Thursday afternoon, some...
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    • My Take: My hijab is my hoodie
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      My Take: My hijab is my hoodie
      Linda Sarsour (CNN) - I’ve been among the millions mourning the killing of Trayvon Martin, but I’m also mourning the fact that another recent killing has gotten little national attention. Last week, a 32-year...
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    • Muhammad: A Prophet Like Unto Moses
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      Muhammad: A Prophet Like Unto Moses
      Dr. Jamal Badawi In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses relays what God told him, “I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee (Moses), and will put My words in his mouth; and will speak...
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    • Purpose of Life
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      Purpose of Life
      Dr. Laurence Brown The first of the two big questions in life is, “Who made us?” We addressed that question in the previous article and (hopefully) settled upon “God” as the answer. As we...
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