An Interview with Dr. Azim Beg, Principal of Charlotte Islamic Academy
Give us an Introduction of yourself and your experience in Education.
I am Mirza Azim Beg, the Principal of Charlotte Islamic Academy. I bring...
Dawah Lessons From a Master
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...
Brotherhood Behind Bars:
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...
Forming Genuine Relationships
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...
Raising righteous youth in a secular society
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. ...
Imam AbuTaleb – Creating a Legacy of Righteousness
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...
Evolving Beyond Muslim Apologies
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....
Exploring Ayesha’s Verses – Muslim Poetry
Unforunately, Muslim Poetry is an art form that seems to be a thing of the past; rarely do modern Muslim poets get the attention...
Young Hafiz – Guardians of the Word
Three young men in our community have recently been recognized as Hafiz and are leading taraweeh here in Charlotte during this Ramadan. The Arabic root of “hafiz” directly translates to “guardian” so literally speaking, these young men are guardians of proper recitation and thereby protectors of the perfection of the prayers of those they lead. After speaking with them, it is clear that they take this task very seriously.
Alex Kronemer: Telling the Stories of Muslims
by Duston Barto
As Muslims, we're always very aware (whether we like it or not) of how we're portrayed on television and in the media....