A Brief Look at the Historical Connections Between Latino Peoples and Islam The dawn of the Spanish incursion brought to the Americas a legacy that was rich and empowering. When …
Mom, I Am a Muslim Now
At the first instance of embracing Islam, the new Muslim feels a sense of overwhelming joy, pride, and zeal. He or she wants to do everything in their capacity to …
Helping Hand (HHRD) Strengthens Muslims in Mexico
While most children his age attend school fulltime, our young brother Nooruddin spends many of his days making sweet desserts to sell on the streets of Mexico City. Each batch …
A Mission of Love
As I embarked on my most important dawah trip to Mexico, I began to reflect and think of my past three outreach missions. “Why was this the most important?” I …
Ideas for an Eco Friendly Vacation
“We don’t have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” — Howard …
Islamic Declaration on Global Climate Change
Muslim scholars from 20 countries met for an International Islamic Climate Change Symposium on August 17-18, 2015 at Istanbul and issued what they term “An Islamic Declaration on Climate Change”, …
Climate Change: Recognizing the Consequences, Rectifying the Harm
Fossil fuels are deposits of organic material that have formed within the earth from remains of dead plants and animals. Over millions of years, these remains have been subjected to …
Caretakers of the Earth: An Islamic Perspective
Environmental stewardship is an integral part of Islam. We’re currently experiencing a revival in practice and scholarly engagement in this important area. Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, as one example, has notably developed …
Muhammad Ali: A Champion of the Oppressed – ICNA Tribute
On June 3, 2016, America and the world lost one of the most beloved and transcendent figures of our time, Muhammad Ali. The Islamic Circle of North America joins the …
Climate Change and Our Responsibility
Climate change is a serious global concern, and with the passage of time, the situation is worsening. In 2007, scientists from the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicted that …