Europe: Sicily

The Emirate of Sicily The Emirate of Sicily, located in the south of Italy, was a part of the larger Islamic Empire from the ninth to the eleventh centuries, under a variety of rulers. Under Muslim administration, Sicily flourished: its population doubled, people of different ethnic and religious backgrounds co-existed [...]

2023-07-13T19:21:45+00:00January 10th, 2015|Europe, Muslim Heritage, Muslim World|

Understanding Shariah

877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Shariah: The Holistic Approach to Muslim Life The newest buzzword these days is ‘Shariah.’ As several states scramble to pass legislation to outlaw Shariah, a hyped fear and persistent confusion surrounds this loaded term. Most people who speak passionately against Shariah do not, in reality, understand it [...]

2023-08-21T21:22:36+00:00December 15th, 2014|Brochures Online, FAQs, North America, On Faith, Sharia, Society|

Muslims in Australia: The Building of a Community

The Success Story of Muslim Communities in Australia The general picture of Muslims in Australia is of a predominantly urban, intricate mosaic of communities and relationships at various stages of development. … Overall, it is a success story, a remarkable achievement. In less than forty years, Muslim communities have [...]

2023-06-25T23:23:48+00:00December 15th, 2014|Australia, Muslim Heritage, Muslim World|

Cairo, Egypt

The Historic City of Cairo 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 of change. In fact, this historic city has undergone many upheavals over the centuries and [...]

2023-07-13T19:30:40+00:00December 11th, 2014|Africa, Muslim Heritage, Muslim World|

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 Prophet through the angel Gabriel. For the past fourteen centuries, Muslims [...]

2023-06-28T17:40:45+00:00December 2nd, 2014|Heritage, Muslim Heritage|
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