Many early Muslim communities were comprised of a few individuals and/or families. They met in private homes for prayers, and rented out halls for the Muslim holidays. 1900 – First …
Timeline of Major Milestones in American Muslim Politics
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Do You Know America’s First Muslims?
Estevanico (Stephen the Moor) Estevanico, also known as Stephen the Moor, was born in Morocco around 1503 and raised as a Muslim. He was sold into slavery and in …
American Muslim Demographics
63% Almost two-thirds of American Muslim adults are first-generation immigrants from at least 77 different countries 37% More than a third of Muslim American adults were born in the United …
Obituary: Dr. Jamal Barzinji
Dr. Jamal Barzinji, one of the key Muslim figures of North America and President of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), passed away on September 26, 2015. He was …
Loving the Biblical Prophets: Extending an Olive Branch
Loving the Biblical Prophets: Extending an Olive Branch to the People of the Book Throughout time, religion and politics have fueled conflicts.The Crusades, the ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian War, …
Working Together for a Better Future: Christian and Muslim Relations
“Say [O Muhammad]: ‘O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians),come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allah, and that we …
Knowing the Creation, Worshipping the Creator
Humanity has been busy throughout its history, supplicating, bowing down, and engaging in diverse acts of worship. In the annals of religious observance, however, people have codified worship of many …
Who Was Jesus (pbuh)?
There are many questions that come to mind when the name Jesus is mentioned. Some people say he was a prophet, others call him a god, while others say he …
Jesus and the Virgin Mary in Islam
A messenger is a prophet who is given revelation from God. Examples include Moses, to whom the Torah was revealed,and Jesus, who received the Gospel. Many people may be surprised …