Updates from July-August 2013 Issue of The Message magazine. “Help Syria Now” Campaign According to the UN, from March 15, 2011 until April 30, 2013, more than 93,000 lost their …
Did Prophet (pbuh) Spread Islam by Sword?
The Pope is the most revered figure in the Catholic world, infallible to his followers and, in their eyes, the representative of God on earth. In a 2006 speech, Pope …
The Final Prophet of God: Muhammad (pbuh)
Muhammad (p), the final prophet of Islam, is widely considered one of the most influential men in history. Today, nearly one fourth of the world’s population follows the message he …
Madina Charter of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Pluralism
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, …
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 …
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 …