Shaquille O'Neal confirms he's Muslim

Shaquille O'Neal confirms he's Muslim

By l0gikal on from www.chillyoislamyo.com

Fredi Kanoute, “I Can Keep Fasting In Ramadan Even When I Am Playing”

Fredi Kanoute, “I Can Keep Fasting In Ramadan Even When I Am Playing”

By mujahideenryder on from www.mujahideenryder.net

Fredi explains how he makes the seemingly impossible a reality during a certain month each year…To be tremendously fit is a must for all professional footballers: a demand that leads some Muslim players to forgo the duty of fasting during Ramadan, preferring to fulfill their obligation when the football season ends. However, for Sevilla’s Freddie [...]Related posts:David Robinson dreaded pl
Struggling to Find Community: An Igbo Convert Story

Struggling to Find Community: An Igbo Convert Story

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Although many Muslims view converts as valuable assets to our communities, the way some Muslims behave toward converts proves contradictory. This is the story of Miriam - an Igbo convert, who struggles to bridge her African culture and Islam, and in the process seeks to find her place in the Muslim community.
KO’ed by Islam: Tyson Weeps on Spiritual Tour in Saudi

KO’ed by Islam: Tyson Weeps on Spiritual Tour in Saudi

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

Throngs of fans crowded former boxing champion (and convert) Mike Tyson this week, as he took a spiritual tour of Mecca, while performing Umrah, that ended in tears: tears of awakening. Tyson toured the requisite sites, finally crying at the Prophet’s Mosque, saying: “I couldn’t resist shedding tears when I came to know that I was in one of the gardens of paradise.”
Kareem Salama: The Muslim Lone Ranger

Kareem Salama: The Muslim Lone Ranger

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

U.S President Barack Obama has a new secret weapon in his war on ‘anything that even smirks or smells like anti-American sentiment’. And it comes in a pair of perky blue jeans, a wild Western-shirt and a Stetson hat tilted at just the right angle to raise at least a couple of eyebrows.
TIME 100: The Muslims Who Made It

TIME 100: The Muslims Who Made It

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

For the past several years, TIME magazine has released an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The TIME 100, as they are known, are individuals using their influence to work toward change. They are selected from a group of world leaders, scientists, philanthropists, artists, activists, doctors, CEOs and ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims

World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

WASHINGTON – The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center in Jordan and Georgetown University have just release a book featuring the world's 500 most influential Muslims, saying the aim is to help people understand the different ways Islam and Muslims impact the world today..
Ramadan means no water during workouts for Husain Abdullah

Ramadan means no water during workouts for Husain Abdullah

By l0gikal on from sports.yahoo.com

NFL practices this time of year are designed for maximum sweat production. Coaches are trying to build up stamina and endurance. Players push themselves to the limit, in pursuit of jobs and starting spots. It's also really, really hot.

And starting on Aug. 11, the beginning of the Islamic month of Ramadan, Minnesota Vikings safety Husain Abdullah(notes) will be going through these practices without the benefit of water. Or food. Or any other kind of hydration.

During Ramadan, observing Muslims like Abdullah will fast for 30 days; eating or drinking nothing while the sun is out. Food and drink are permitted after dark and before sunrise, but during the day, there's nada -- not a tiny little sip of water, or the smallest release of Powerade's mystic mountain blueberry.
NEW ISLAMIC CHILDREN SHOW! CHECK OUT THEIR NASHEED

NEW ISLAMIC CHILDREN SHOW! CHECK OUT THEIR NASHEED

By Misribunch on from www.misribunch.com

"The Misri Bunch" a new islamic children show dedicated to teaching about Allah, Islam and good morals. check out their new show at www.misribunch.com
Social Entrepreneur, Adnan Durrani - Keepin’ it Halal

Social Entrepreneur, Adnan Durrani - Keepin’ it Halal

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

Muslim Americans are in the middle of a fierce debate for their identities. Among the issues of concern include dietary needs, which Adnan Durrani has recognized.; Serving as the Chief Halal Officer for his new product, Saffron Road, an upscale halal product, Durrani is excited about tapping into the natural food movement in the Muslim American community. elan was excited to talk to Durrani, a successful entrepreneur in the non-alcoholic food and beverage category.

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