By: Saulat Pervez Rethinking European History When we study European history, it generally traces the roots of Western civilization to the Greeks and Romans, followed by a dark period called the Middle Ages in which Europe languished in gloom. We are told that this bleak era eventually gave way to [...]
The Muslim Heritage in Latin America: Challenges and Triumphs of a Vibrant Minority Muslims explored South America long before Columbus “discovered” the Americas and Islam was the second monotheistic religion introduced in post-Columbian America after Catholicism. Despite these facts, Islam has had a tragic past in Latin America and [...]
Marriage, post-9/11 curiosity, and a shared interest in issues such as immigration are key reasons. By: Amy Green | September 28, 2006 Hispanic Muslims Embrace Islam: Finding Common Ground in Faith and Culture ORLANDO, FLA. – With her hijab and dark complexion, Catherine Garcia doesn't look like an Orlando [...]
Islam by the Numbers: Country-Specific Statistics and Global Presence
By: Saulat Pervez A Perspective on Obama’s Cairo Speech Much has been said about the importance of President Obama’s historic address in Cairo on June 4, 2009, and most of it has to do with America and the Muslim world. However, we must not forget an important component of [...]
African-Americans Find Islam's Message of Equality and Justice Attractive Conversion to Islam among African-Americans is a significant feature of American Islamic life. In spite of a generally negative portrayal by the U.S. media, Islam is rapidly gaining converts in the U.S. One such conversion was that of African-American writer Steven [...]
