By MuslimMatters on Muslims 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. 
By creativemuslims on Muslim Lifestyle from creativemuslims.com
Anyone who has ever been through any hardship knows what the value is of someone who really sticks with you to help you through your trials. Even if you may not realize it at the time, they come as a form of blessing from God. Unfortunately, at times we are left in a situation where we feel like there is no person to turn to for advice and help, or we just feel like we need an outside, rational opinion on the matter. There is still stigma within the Muslim community about seeking professional help for emotional and psychological illness, as well as dealing with the mentally challenged within our community. 
By creativemuslims on Islam and Religion from creativemuslims.com
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By elan on Opinion from www.elanthemag.com
For a while I couldn’t tell how NBC’s Community felt about Muslims. Abed, the Muslim character on the show, is amiable and so sagaciously uncharismatic that he’s actually intriguing the same way space aliens and insects are. Usually Community stays away from controversial “Islamic” topics but last week’s episode was a cluster bomb of ignorance.Read More 
By uzzie on Everything Else from muslimmedianetwork.com
The origins of Islam in Chile are not very clear. It is known that in 1854 two “Turks” resided in the country, a situation that was repeated in the censuses of 1865 and 1875. Their country of origin is not known, just that they were natives of some territory of the immense Ottoman Empire. 
By elan on Events from www.elanthemag.com
When the Inner-city Muslim Action Network (IMAN) brought a special edition of their Community Cafe to New York City last year, the event was nothing less than amazing. Big crowd, great entertainment and lots of energy set the tone for the night as IMAN created an atmosphere that fused together art and culture to inspire attendees to take actions that launch positive changes in their community and themselves.Read More 
By MuslimMatters on Everything Else from muslimmatters.org
By MuslimMatters on Everything Else from muslimmatters.org
As I've mentioned on more than one occasion, I am subscribed to alerts from They Work For You - a free site that allows the public to keep track of parliamentary proceedings. Even so, I will continue to remind you all of this fact, because I think everyone should make use of this amazing service. [...] 
