The 2016 Vice-Presidential Candidacy of Will Coley by Duston Barto Hailing from eastern Tennessee, Will Coley is a self-professed redneck. He is also a studious Muslim who has spent over a decade researching the tenets of Islamic law, and he has lectured at the university level. For the last six years he has been an …
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The Launching of Community-Built Initiatives in Charlotte The challenge for any faith-based community with multiple organizations and groups is to achieve and maintain a unified front on common goals which affect society. Unity frequently eludes such a community primarily due to the influence of Satan, our earthly inclinations, and the desire to maintain control over …
By Dorene Alama 8:00 A.M. – Mini-vans, SUVs, and smaller cars are already lining up in the parking lot in preparation of entrusting their most precious cargo into the hands of the staff and faculty at Charlotte Islamic Academy. 8:15 A.M. – Car doors slam, parents wish their children a “Good Day”, Mr. Keith Stringfellow …
Since September 11th, 2001 Muslims have been expressing the fact that Muslim-Americans are an integral part of the American fabric. We usually refer to historical figures, medical, and scientific contributions as evidence. The political sphere, however, is something that is usually avoided in conversation; this is why a Muslim candidate in every region is needed. …
“And when I am ill, it is He (Allah) who cures me” Qur’an 26:80 Muslims have a long history of providing medical care to anyone in need. In the 8th century, the great public hospital of Baghdad was established by Caliph Haroun al-Rashid. At the Baghdad hospital, people from all walks of life were cared …
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By Duston Barto What started in the late 1990s as a satellite prayer facility for people too far south to drive to ICC for every prayer has evolved into a fully self-sufficient Masjid. The growth of ICC South Charlotte is typical of many mosques which pop up in suburbs around major cities across the United …
With Eid rapidly approaching, we decided to hold our first ever Eid Bazaar and Fall Exhibition! Why a Fall Exhibition? Muslim American intends to have several events throughout the year to bring in vendors and products of specific types to cater to the needs of our communities.
The Ramadan Sessions of Imam W.D. Mohammed were a tradition of unity for the many thousands who followed him out of the Nation of Islam into the Sunnah Islamic belief system. Recently, many areas of the country have attempted to restart this tradition that has disappeared since his death in 2008.
By Sakinah & Kamal Abdel-Rafi and Naomi Shakir Feaste Members of As- Salaam Islamic Center (ASIC) Project T.E.A.M. realized the long awaited visit of Imam Siraj Wahhaj to the capital city of Raleigh, NC. With energized spirits, the community completed a successful fund-raising event on April 10th to 11th in order to establish a new …
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