By Shylon Smith My father is retired US military. I was born on an American Air Force Base in Turkey. I knew about Muslims all of my life; however, I did not really pay attention to their religion until I was about 12 years old. My father is Methodist and my mother was a Southern …
By Hanifa Shaikh On the evening of the 7th of April, between 250 and 300 people gathered for a Charlotte Community Interfaith Potluck and Mosque Tour at the Islamic Center of Greater Charlotte (ISGC). The gathering included approximately 80 to 100 non-Muslim guests. The event was organized by Charlotte Humans and the UNC Muslim Students …
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The open house is a regular annual feature at the IAR. The 2017 open house was particularly important since we had received a multitude of support messages and personal visitors offering support to the community based on what they heard in the media and the environment in general against Islam and Muslims. The goal of …
It was a chilly day for spring; by noon, the sun warmed the air to create a pleasant day to spend outside. The stage was set for an important event, hosted by the Islamic Center of Columbia. The Bible Belt has recently been in focus for modern activists and civil rights leaders due to the …
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There are many ways to go to heaven. One of them is by helping another human when their need is great. Medical care in the United States is expensive and access is limited for people who do not have health insurance or a steady income. Around the country, many Muslims have been opening medical clinics …
Back in the Nineties, Islam was growing very rapidly in the United States through both conversion and immigration. Muslims started living everywhere, even in Small Town, USA. Islamic centers were popping up in many cities and neighborhoods throughout the country. Though the increase in Muslims was a delightful phenomenon, it exacerbated the differences in the …
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Nabeel Sait Muhammad Naji is a full time employee working for American Islamic Outreach (AIO). He is the project manager for AIO events and projects. He also drives the Qur’an mobile from city to city in order to spread awareness of AIO and Islam. He has been the torchbearer for AIO’s daily activities and is …
A brief overview of the demographics of Muslim Americans currently living in the United States. Muslims entered the United States at various points throughout history. There are some pieces of archaeological evidence to indicate that Muslims crossed the Atlantic to explore and colonize the Americas centuries before the first English colony was established. Following this, …
By Duston Barto The mission of Carolina Performing Arts (CPA) to enrich lives by creating and presenting exceptional arts experiences and connecting them to the UNC community and beyond. In pursuing this mission, Carolina Performing Arts has crafted a project intended to express the diversity of culture reflected in those who practice Islam around the world. …
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adapted from a speech given by Imam Rahman Khan of Masjid Ash Shaheed “Allah is the Arabic term for God. Stand up for God, fight for God, work for God and do the right thing, and go the right way, things will end up in your corner.” –Muhammad Ali Allah has brought home our brother, …
