As we head into Sha’ban, and Ramadan draws near, it is important to align our priorities and goals before we begin fasting. We asked Sheikh Bassam Obeid, Imam of Islamic Center of Charlotte, for his perspective on how to prepare for Sha’ban and Ramadan this year. With the current state of the ummah and rising […]
An Interview with Sheikh Abdool Rahman Khan: “We wanted to ask you, with these difficult times that muslims are going through, what is the best advice you can give Muslims to overcome these trials?” “Going through any tough times, as a nation or an individual, is something that we should be prepared for as a […]
Give us an Introduction of yourself and your experience in Education. I am Mirza Azim Beg, the Principal of Charlotte Islamic Academy. I bring over 50 years of experience in education. To be exact I started teaching in a high school in June 1960, at the age of 17 after finishing my Bachelor in Science […]
From our interview with Sheikh Kemal El Makki Sheikh Kemal El Makki is one of Al Maghrib Institute’s best loved instructors and Imams. Originally from Khartoum in Sudan, he is well known across the United States as he brings lessons laced with a light-hearted presentation that people love. He is well known expert in dawah, […]
The State of Muslim American Inmates of North & South Carolina by Imam Tamir Mutakabbir Based on my experience as a chaplain for the South Carolina prison system, roughly 10% of America’s prison population is Muslim. This is across the board regardless of the size of the jail or prison. This means some facilities have […]
By Imam Osamah Salhia Being genuine in our dealings with one another is a cornerstone in our growth as individuals and as a community. Islam has defined this crucial mode of operating and has made it a central focus. A Muslim should not be fake, opportunistic or deceptive. A believing Muslim does not wait for […]
An interview with ICC’s Youth Director, Shaikh Muhammad Khan Originally from Guyana, in South America, Muhammad Khan is a relative newcomer to the Charlotte area. He moved to Chicago in childhood and was inspired by his father, Shaikh Abdur Rahman Khan, to pursue Islamic education. Over time, Muhammad was able to attend the Islamic University […]
Interview with Imam Mohamed AbuTaleb Mohamed AbuTaleb only arrived in NC a few short months ago, to succeed Imam Baianonie as the Imam of The Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR). A native of the Washington, DC area; Mohamed was motivated to become an Imam because, as a child, his own community mosque did not have […]
More Muslim apologies flooded the internet after the latest incidents of violence. That doesn't stop gun-toting Islamophobes from becoming American Terrorists and marching in front of our Mosques. We have to take steps beyond Muslim Apologies and take proactive measures to separate the believing Muslims from the terrorists.
Confronting Terrorism and Islamophobia Without More Muslim Apologies The attacks in Paris on Friday the 13th of November, 2015 triggered a global shockwave of reactions. From politicians driven by fear to shut out refugees to hatemongers whipping up a frenzy of Islamophobia among right-wing radicals. Then came Muslims rushing to media outlets to condemn terrorism […]
Ayesha Raza's stunning book of poetry entitled Total Freedom is a must-have for any poetry lover.
Unforunately, Muslim Poetry is an art form that seems to be a thing of the past; rarely do modern Muslim poets get the attention that they deserve. Total Freedom (excerpt) The peace of my dreams do not even lie in vain but in calamity rising through disheveled rules that supposedly cautions a society, failing to […]