ICNA Relief & Islamic Relief Support Oklahoma Tornado Victims
Soon after a recent tornado devastated Oklahoma, ICNA Relief was on the ground setting up to help the victims. Named the New Yorker of The Week by NY Channel NY1 for its outstanding service after Hurricane Sandy, ICNA Relief is again ready to respond. Please read more about ICNA Relief’s efforts here and donate here. Islamic […]
Obaid Siddiqui: Up and Coming Journalist/Writer
I enjoy learning from interesting people. One such person is my friend, Obaid Siddiqui. He always has an unique and interesting perspective on the happenings of the world. His unique point of view has led him to a career in marketing and writing, with an emphasis on journalism. He is making a name for himself […]
Ghuydar: “The Syrian American Sinatra,” Irfan Aziz Feeds The Poor, Somair Alam’s Quest, Faiz Safdar & RJ Cafe!
When Moutasem Atiya and his dedicated group at Al-Madina Institute put their stamp of approval on something, it is usually because it is quality. So when Al-Madina recently introduced Nasheed artist Ghuydar Bashmaf through their website, http://www.almadinainstitute.org, it was a good indication of the bright future Ghuydar’s singing career will have, with God’s help. Ghuydar […]
Reaching HIV+ Muslims in America
There are over 1.1 million people in the U.S. currently living with HIV according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. HIV, along with other important issues such as mental health and domestic violence, are still taboos in the Muslim community by and large. Founded by Khadija Abdullah, an AmeriCorps VISTA, in 2012, Al-Rahma is striving […]
Prayers for Amani
I’d like to request your prayers for the daughter of my good friend Aamir. Her name is Amani and she has not been feeling well and needs your generous prayers on her behalf. You can read about her on Aamir’s blog: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amanisyed . Please visit his blog and make a prayer for Amani and her family. Thanks. […]
Praying for Others and Asking Others to Pray for You
A dear brother reminded me of this hadith the other day and I wanted to share it with you: The Prophet (pbuh) has said: ‘The prayer of a Muslim for his brother in his absence is always answered. An angel stands by him with the special task- Every time he says a good prayer for […]
What Happy Should Have Said…
Some people say that Happy Gilmore was a hilarious movie. Some people say it had a lot of funny scenes, especially the one where Happy rhymed. If you haven’t seen it, check it out below (warning: it does contain some mild profanity, so if you’re a kid, please don’t watch this link, its really not […]
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