The clash of civilizations, cultures, tribes, and religions seems to be prevalent throughout all of history. At the same time, history reveals simultaneous conflict and efforts to resolve tensions and …
HHRD’s Syrian and Palestanian Relief Update
Spending time with Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Br. Irfan Khurshid and Br. Ilyas Hasan Choudry of Helping Hand for Relief & Development (HHRD) saw the heart-wrenching suffering of men, women, …
The Rohingya Muslims: A Tale of Tears
Thirty-four year old Jafar and his family fled to Bangladesh in 1991. He laments his situation, saying “Myanmar is my home and that is where I want to go back …
From the Arab Spring to Occupy Wall Street
Less than two short years ago it seemed inconceivable that anything could rock the established regimes of the Middle East; the phrase Arab Spring meant nothing more than a season. …
Towards a More Just and Equitable World
With ever-greater clarity, Americans are realizing it is their right to expect basic human dignity and security and the fundamentals of a middle-class existence: a decent job with life-sustaining wages, …
Creating a Future for Somali Orphans
Helping Hand for Relief & Development (HHRD) is partnering with the Dr. Hawa Abdi Foundation (DHAF) to sponsor of 50 orphans in a one-year pilot project. DHAF is an internationally …
History of Islam in Africa
The Prophet Muhammad reminded the Muslim world, “We are a single community, distinct from others.” The distinction shapes the Muslim’s religious identity and underlines the nature of the Islamic ideal, …
Africa Initiative of Helping Hand for Relief & Development
The year 2011 saw dramatic changes and upheaval in the North African nations of Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya. Helping Hand for Relief & Development (HHRD), in partnership with local …
Islam, Human Development, NGOs and the Challenge of Terrorism in Africa
Africa is the second largest continent on the planet. It is the home of early man; it is the cradle of life from which human beings branched out to populate …
The Complete Islamic Personality
It is well known and understood that Islam is a holistic system that impacts all areas of a person’s life. We hear this often but do we really know what …