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Returning to Allah

Say, “O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah . Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who …

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Timbuktu—Empire of Knowledge

Introduction Imagine a city in 16th century West Africa where thousands of Black African students pondered over the latest ideas in science, mathematics, and medicine. A fabled town in the …

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Spotlight: Imam Asim of Kufa

There is perhaps no single person in our history whose name is as integrally linked to the Quran as that of Imam ‘Asim of Kufah. His name was AbuBakr and …

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Blogging Our Way to Understanding

Plowing the Land Growing up Muslim in America entailed quite the ensemble of “different” experiences.  I stood out in elementary school for the ethnic foods packed lovingly by ‘Ummi in …

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The Tea Party’s Dangerous Agenda

From 1831 until 1840, French political philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville traveled throughout the United States recording his observations of the religious, social, and political life of the American people. His …

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New Media Trends of Social Networking

Social media sites offer a virtual space where people can foster discussion and promote open dialogue while reaching out to a broad audience. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and various other social …