Muslims Speak Out About Islam in Wake of 9/11 The backlash on Islam and Muslims in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 compelled many Muslims to speak out about Islam. Since then, this trend has sustained itself as Muslims continue to engage themselves with local and national organizations, etching out a [...]
The Transformation of Muslim Americans Post-9/11: From Internal Reflection to Engaging with Society The tragedy of 9/11 transformed the Muslim American community in many ways. Muslims learned to communicate with the media, to defend Islam in the face of sweeping generalizations, and to develop alliances across religious lines. At the [...]
By: Saulat Pervez 9/11: How the World Changed Forever September 11, 2001, changed everything. We who had led carefree lives centering on our individual routines, blissfully uninformed about international events or the politics of far-flung places, were caught unawares. A stunned nation watched with horror, filled with hurt and [...]
By: Lamya Hamad How the Arab Spring Inspired a New Wave of Democracy in the Middle East The onset of 2011 witnessed an unexpected wave of protests that swept through the Middle East. Citizens struggled to topple authoritarian and tyrannical governments that had trampled on their rights for decades. The [...]
In a hurry? Check out the infographic. 877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Request a copy View in PDF Islam: A Comprehensive Way of Life for Peace and Purpose Islam completes the long chain of guidance from God to humanity. Meticulously preserved and thoroughly [...]
Islam's Journey to the New World: The Untold Story of African Muslims Enslaved in America For three hundred and fifty years, Muslim men, women, and children, victims of the general insecurity that the Atlantic slave trade and the politico-religious conflicts in West Africa fostered, were sold in the New [...]
History of Muslims in America Explore the relationship between Islam and America through a Multimedia Interview with Imam Khalid Griggs. Of all the faiths practiced in the United States, Islam is the fastest growing, the most questioned and the least understood. Who are the American Muslims? When did they [...]
Balancing Ramadan Fasting & College Life: Challenges & Rewards Fasting in the month of Ramadan at college can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. Juggling school work and exams along with personal goals and extra worship might be both stressful and frustrating at times. Yet, the ambience created [...]
Fasting in Islam: A Spiritual Regimen for Body and Mind 877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Fasting is a common form of worship among the various religions across the world. Its spiritual benefits are widely recognized even though its frequency, practice and [...]
Islam's Presence in African History Islam’s presence in African history dates back to the first phase of the Prophet Muhammad’s mission, when in 615 A.D. he instructed a group of Muslims to seek refuge in Abyssinia (present-day Ethiopia). While this was a short-lived encounter, Muslims eventually left a lasting influence [...]
