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DOJ Settles Over Hijab
DOJ settles Civil Rights case by Muslim woman plaintiff
[Read more...]Anticipated Date for Eid al-Adha is Nov 6, 2011
‘Eidu expected November 6th, 2011
[Read more...]Polygamy the Key to Long Life!
Want to live a little longer? Get a second wife.
[Read more...]Saudis Turn Mecca into Vegas
Historic and culturally important landmarks are being destroyed to make way for luxury hotels and malls, reports Jerome Taylor
[Read more...]Erdoğan Offers ‘Arab Spring’ Neo-Laicism
Following criticism in Egypt, the Turkish PM repeats his support for secular governments where he says all religious groups are treated equally
[Read more...]Qur`an for Cambodian Muslims!
Phnom Penh, July 31 – The World Qur’an Endowment Program organized by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) with the cooperation of Restu Foundation will print 100,000 copies of the Qur’an with translation in the Khmer language for distribution to Muslims in Cambodia in the next five years.
[Read more...]My Faith: Rep. Keith Ellison from Catholic to Muslim
By Chris Welch, CNN Minneapolis, Minnesota (CNN) –Prior to 2006, few people even knew that then-Minnesota state legislator Keith Ellison was a Muslim. Because of his English name, he said, no one thought to ask. But five years ago, when he ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives – a race [...]
[Read more...]Statement by the President on the Occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
White House Press Release Michelle and I would like to send Eid greetings to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan has been a time for families and communities to share the happiness of coming together in intense devotion, reflection, and service. Millions all over the world have been inspired to [...]
[Read more...]Lessons from a Medina Graveyard
One can learn many lessons at a graveyard. I once found myself helping carry the corpse of a stranger, an old woman, to its final abode.
[Read more...]Remarks By The President During Iftar Dinner
Tonight is part of a rich tradition here at the White House of celebrating the holy days of many faiths and the diversity that define us as a nation.
[Read more...]Shariah 101
Description of Shariah
[Read more...]Ramadan: Raising Spiritual and Financial Stocks?
In addition to causing stock rallies, Ramadan is mostly a month of internal battle against the desires of flesh…
[Read more...]Umrah Packages Galore, as Ramadan Nears
With two weeks to go before the holy month of Ramadan, attractive weekend Umrah packages starting from SR100 are being offered by travel operators in the capital.
[Read more...]Preparing for Ramadan: Renewing Our Intentions
“And My servant does not draw near to Me with anything more loved to Me than the religious duties I have obligated upon him.”
[Read more...]Dubai Hotels Aim to Pick Up Pilgrim Trade During Ramadan
The dual impact of Ramadan falling during the slowest month in the year has prompted Dubai hoteliers to launch “pilgrim packages” as they seek out alternative market
[Read more...]Girl Sues to Wear Hijab at Abercrombie
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A Muslim woman alleged in a lawsuit filed this week that U.S. retailer Abercrombie & Fitch forbade her from wearing her head scarf while working at a northern California clothing store owned by the company.
[Read more...]Virtue of Fasting in Rajab and Sha`ban
Prophet Muhammad (s) is reported to have recommended fasting during the four sacred months (i.e. Dhul-Qi`dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab).
[Read more...]Tony Blair Reads Qur`an
The envoy and former prime minister, 58, says he reads Qur’an every day.
[Read more...]FCNA Statement on Ramadan and ‘Eid, 1432 / 2011
By Dr. Muzzammil Siddiqi The first day of Ramadan will be Monday, August 1, 2011 and Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, inshaAllah. “O you who believe, fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint.” Qur’an 2:183 The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) [...]
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