Around fifty delegates from ten states attended Africa Summit 2011 in Washington D.C. on Sunday, December 18th of last year, organized by Helping Hand for Relief & Development (HHRD). Islamic …
Mohammad Ali, Champion in the Ring to Champion of the Disadvantaged
In 1954 Muhammad Ali was 12 years-old and his bike was stolen after he left it in front of a Louisville, Kentucky department store. A police officer happened to be …
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 …
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, …
Negative Connotations Surrounding Shariah Must be Dispelled
In November 2010, Oklahoma voters approved an amendment to the state constitution expressly prohibiting Oklahoma state judges from considering international law or Sharia in their decisions. Munir Awad filed a …
Importance of Self-Improvement in Islam
The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, once said, “Truly I was sent as a Prophet for the purpose of perfecting human character.” This hadith defines a very important …
Energy at ICNA-MAS Convention… Its Electrifying!
I stepped out of the airport and was confronted by the sight of eight boisterous girls stuffed into a minivan with their luggage and junk food. I was to be …
Prophet Yusuf (p): From Trials to Triumph
In surah Baqarah, verse 253, as in so many verses in the Qur’an, we are told that Allah (SWT) does what He wills. We observe this principle in everyday life. …