Dr. David Liepert: Muslims, the Quran and the Importance of Understanding Symbols of Faith

Dr. David Liepert: Muslims, the Quran and the Importance of Understanding Symbols of Faith

By uzzie on from www.huffingtonpost.com

I think one of the main problems with the current state of Muslim/American relations is that nobody gets the other sides symbols and when meanings misalign, messages misfire.
What is Iman?

What is Iman?

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

Many translators render the Arabic noun “iman” in English as “belief.” This translation is an imperfect solution to a difficult problem.
Muslim schoolgirls show that faith and fashion are not incompatible

Muslim schoolgirls show that faith and fashion are not incompatible

By funkymonkey on from www.guardian.co.uk

In a first floor classroom in the Hackney campus of the London School of Fashion a small group of young schoolgirls are wrapping clothes on to tailor's dummies.

They are using conventional clothes in unconventional ways – turning ties into belts and baggy T-shirts into neckwear. The idea is to challenge traditional notions of normality in fashion.

The approach is a common one for aspiring designers but it feels especially appropriate for the 20 assembled schoolgirls, all of whom are British and Muslim and all of whom are in traditional Islamic dress.
What Is Faith? (An Audio Postcard)

What Is Faith? (An Audio Postcard)

By MuslimVoices on from muslimvoices.org

We asked people what they think of when they hear the word "faith." As you’ll hear, faith means different things to different people.
Sweetness of Faith

Sweetness of Faith

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

by Jinan Bastaki
The Salah Series: Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII | Part VIII | Part IX

A Question
Imagine you were a criminal, and for the many crimes you committed, a great king told you he would imprison you for 50 years. And he told you that after [...]

Faith Promotes Civility: Obama

Faith Promotes Civility: Obama

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

While maintaining Bush-era policies on religious charities to woo Conservatives, US President Barack Obama eyes to use faith to heal political differences and promote civility....
Grieving Haitians Find Solace In Faith

Grieving Haitians Find Solace In Faith

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO – Losing their beloved ones, precious belongings and even worship places, grieving Haitians are turning to God for help and comfort after last week’s deadly quake..
The Role Of Women In Islam

The Role Of Women In Islam

By MuslimVoices on from muslimvoices.org

One issue that comes up quite often in discussions about Islam is the role of women in the faith – with many non-Muslims wondering if women are seen as “second class citizens” in the religion.
Battle of Faiths: Boxing Crowns a New King Khan

Battle of Faiths: Boxing Crowns a New King Khan

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

It took only 10 seconds for British-born Pakistani Muslim boxer Amir Khan to knock Jewish American boxer Dmitriy Salita to the mat. And after another 66 seconds the killer Khan delivered a combination of punches that left Salita dazed and confused against the ropes. The referee called time on the bout and declared Khan the undisputed champ. The whole match was reminiscent of a Mike Tyson fight, give or take a couple of seconds.
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