My name is Margarita Aguirre and I am from the city of Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. I was born in the midst of a practicing Catholic family. I remember that …
A New Translation of the Holy Qur’an in the Spanish Language
There was an interest in me that was awakened in translating the Holy Qur’an that was not so much devoted to imitating the style of the original in Arabic or …
Musulmana y Mexicana en Turquia
Como llegue al Islam es doloroso recordar, pero le agradezco a Dios por todo lo que pasé para llegar hasta donde estoy ahora. Mi primer encuentro con el Islam fue …
Dando una mano para fortalecer las comunidades musulmanas en México
Mientras la mayoría de niños de su edad asisten al colegio, el joven Nurudin pasa una mayor parte de sus días preparando postres para vender en las calles de México …
Quran: The Divine Guidance
“We have sent our messengers with clear evidences and sent down with them the Scripture and a balance that the people may maintain [their affairs] in justice” (Quran 57:25). “Surely, …
Why Have We Normalized Islamophobia?
The horrific attacks in Paris and San Bernardino have captured headlines and triggered responses from journalists, politicians, and religious leaders. Some Western heads of government have once again threatened a …
The Universal Ethos of Moderation: Dismantling Extremism
Discussion continues among Americans about terrorism, extremism, jihad, and Islam. The discourse has three basic viewpoints. Put in simplistic frames, the anti-Islam perspective sees Islam as the “mother lode of …
Rising to the Next Level: Institution Building and Civic Engagement
Mosques and other Islamic organizations and institutions have never been more active and widespread than they are today. The imperative for greater engagement in society, and increased activities to serve …
Harmony through Allah’s Divine Guidance
All praises are for Allah, The Almighty, and may His peace and blessing be upon His true servant and final messenger, Muhammad, on his companions, and his household. Allah SWT …