63% Almost two-thirds of American Muslim adults are first-generation immigrants from at least 77 different countries 37% More than a third of Muslim American adults were born in the United …
Interview: From MSA to ICNA and ISNA
Dr. Talat Sultan, originally from Pakistan, immigrated to the U.S. in 1962. He earned his Master’s in Islamic history and culture from the University of Karachi and then a Doctorate …
Obituary: Dr. Jamal Barzinji
Dr. Jamal Barzinji, one of the key Muslim figures of North America and President of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), passed away on September 26, 2015. He was …
Interview: Dr. Jamal Badawi – Knowing Jesus
Understanding and Misunderstanding about Jesus:A Conversation with Dr.Jamal Badawi Q: How many times was Jesus mentioned in the Qur’an and what is the extent of coverage given to his life …
Weathering the Storm
When I was in the 5th grade, around 10 or 11 years old, I was blessed to be placed in the classroom of a teacher would become my favorite of …
Spotlight on Islamic Tradition: Suhayl Ibn Amr
At the Battle of Badr, when Suhayl Ibn Amr, a prominent person among the Quraysh, fell into the hands of the Muslims as a prisoner, Umar ibn al-Khattab went to …
HijabFest Event in New Brunswick, NJ
On September 13, a warm and lovely Sunday morning in New Brunswick, New Jersey, an ambitious group of young women were busy preparing for an annual event, HijabFest,held at the …
The Value of Volunteerism in the Sight of Allah
Volunteerism is the willingness to spend one’s resources in the way of Allah SWT without looking for rewards from anyone except Allah SWT. This is part of our Deen, hence …
Abu Ubaydah ibn Al-Jarrah
He was described as the “amin” or custodian of Muhammad’s community. His full name was Aamir ibn Abdullah ibn al-Jarrah (may Allah be pleased with him). He was known as …
Precious Gems in Our Community
Altruism is like a human cell. It exists naturally in all of us in a dramatically subtle form that makes it easy for us to forget its existence. Cells are …