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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Bosnia: A Country With or Without Future
Bosnia and Herzegovina (referred to in the West as Bosnia), a country with three ethnic groups—Serbs, Croats and Bosniaks— went through a devastating war coupled with ethnic cleansing in the …
Injustice in Syria
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: O My servants! I have forbidden injustice to Myself and I have made it unlawful for you, so do not oppress …
The Role of Human Rights in Islamic Law
The Legacy of Love, Truth, and Justice The legacy of the Prophet Muhammad is revival of the essence of all religion. He revitalized personal awareness and loving awe of God …
Islam in Europe: A Forgotten History
When we study European history, it generally traces the roots of Western civilization to the Greeks and Romans, followed by a dark period called the Middle Ages in which Europe …