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.
Nur Youth Forum «  Creative Muslims

Nur Youth Forum « Creative Muslims

By creativemuslims on 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.
Enter the 60 Second Sadaqa Video Contest «  Creative Muslims

Enter the 60 Second Sadaqa Video Contest « Creative Muslims

By creativemuslims on from creativemuslims.com

Are you giving back to your community this Ramadan? Whether it’s a group project or just helping out a neighbor, we want to hear about it! If you have been involved in an act of Sadaqa, Enter our 60 Second Sadaqa Video Contest and you could win AMAZING Prizes such as an Apple iPAD!
WTFatwa: Muslims, the Stereotype Du Jour on NBC’s ‘Community’

WTFatwa: Muslims, the Stereotype Du Jour on NBC’s ‘Community’

By elan on 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
The Muslim Community in Chile

The Muslim Community in Chile

By uzzie on 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.
IMAN’s Community Cafe Returns to NYC

IMAN’s Community Cafe Returns to NYC

By elan on 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
Contradicting Community – Nouman Ali Khan

Contradicting Community – Nouman Ali Khan

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Nouman Ali Khan gave a talk, er, a "rant" at Ilm Summit 2009 on the problem within Muslim communities of clashes between "religious" members and others. A solid talk and a must-listen for any Muslim who is involved in seeking knowledge or doing da'wah.
British Government’s Meddling with Islam & the Muslim Community

British Government’s Meddling with Islam & the Muslim Community

By MuslimMatters on 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. [...]

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