Imam John Ederer Some have mistakenly claimed that Islam teaches a compassionate loving bond exclusively with Muslims. When people talk about humanity, they are usually referring to two concepts; the reality of human beings and/or the compassionate benevolence we show our fellow humans. Our scripture has emphasized these two points in many ways. There are […]
My Thoughts of Moving Forward After Ramadan
By Saad Haq Time is fleeting, not looking back to anyone or anything. In the age of 24/7 information through news outlets, social media, and word of mouth, time feels compressed. A day ago seems like a week ago, a week ago seems like a month ago, and a month ago seems like a year […]
Black Lives Activism, Gay Rights, Media and ‘Trumpism’ with Imam Yahya Ederer
By Nabeel Sait Imam Yahya Ederer, previously the Imam of Islamic Society of Tulsa, has moved back to Charlotte as the Imam of the Muslim Community Center. Imam Yahya has a certification of mastery in Arabic from Egypt, as well as a diploma in Islamic Studies from Kuwait. Imam Yahya, being born in America, has […]
Preparing for Sha’ban and Ramadan in 2017: Advices from Sheikh Bassam Obeid
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 […]