Is Jesus a Muslim?
After Christian priests in Gaza said baby Jesus was Palestinian, others have come out saying he was a Palestinian Jew. What’s the truth? The truth is that Jesus followed the revelation sent to Moses, peace be upon him, that, yes,…
Fundraiser Brings Awareness and Athleticism to Historical Campus in Charlotte Courthouse, Va
The American Muslim Youth Club and IQOU Theological College hosted the third annual Ladies Soccer Tournament Fundraiser in early October at the historical IQOU campus. Over 100 young ladies and girls from ages 9-19 participated in the tournament, held from…
Muslims Around the World Celebrate the Birthday of the Best of All Creation! (peace and blessings be upon him)
By S. Aisha B. Hamid Lo! Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Holy Last Messenger. O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” – (Surah Ahzab: Line 56) Anas reported that…
Important Facts About the Magnificent Holy Quran
By Khalil Johnston Where did the notion come from that the Holy Qur’an is only the religious book of Muslims? This notion is proven wrong in many ways by The Almighty’s simple yet inviting words within the Holy Qur’an: “Verily,…
An Excerpt from Futuh Al Ghaib
by Hazrat Sheikh Muhyiddin Abdul Qadir Gilani (peace be upon him) The Seventeenth Discourse He (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “When you are united with Allah and you attain to His nearness by His attraction and help; and…
Madhhab: What is it? How Many are There?
By J. A. Wahid Knowledge of Shariah (basic Islamic law) is an absolute essential, to such an extent, that it has been referred to in the following way: the Shari’ah is to the law as the foundation is to a…
Continuing the Legacy: TMOA Hosts Ladies and Men Summer Programs
By Aisha Muqit, IP Staff ‘…So remember Me; I will remember you…’ (Surah 2 Ayah 152) ‘…And whoever saves one – it is as if he had saved mankind entirely…’ (Surah 5, Ayah 32) Quoted often by His Eminence El…
The Historical Significance of Ashura
Excerpts are taken from Al Ghunya li Talibi Tariq al Haqq Volume Three by Sayydina Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (peace be upon him) Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) has blessed us to see another year. The first month of…
Figs for Healthy Skin
Grab some fresh and natural fig extract and then use it for your skin. This is actually an innovative way of skincare. Fig extract has hydrating properties that are very helpful and thus effective for your skin and not to…
Herbs to Rejuvenate the Kidneys
We have all heard the expression, “You are what you eat.” Actually, it is more accurately, “You are what you digest”. You are what your body can process, utilize, and derive benefit from. Processed foods, denatured foods, and fake foods,…
Fructose: A Metabolic Misfortune
by Hakimah Raziya A. Mumin High fructose is a source of sugar with a hidden agenda. It’s been used for many years and wreaks havoc on the system. All sugars are not equal, and please keep in mind that all…
Foods that Decrease Phlegm
By Hakima Raziyah A. Mumin In the book The Canon of Medicine, the renowned author and scholar Ibn Sina (Avicenna ) writes about the 4 humors. The four humors consist of blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. The four…
Investigating Essential Oils
By Hakima Raziyah A. Mumin There are many forms of herbal healing. You can make a poultice, a tea, a decoction; a bolus, syrup, and you can extract the essential oils from herbs and use them internally or externally. Essential…
Charcoal an Ancient and Modern Remedy
By Hakima Raziyah A. Mumin Charcoal is an ancient natural remedy. It has been used by many civilizations. It is a safe and highly effective healing agent. This is a product that should be in every home, as it is…
AMERICAN MUSLIMS AND THE RECYCLED WATER DILEMMA
The need for clean water, in order to perfect one’s faith, poses a serious dilemma for thousands of Muslims in this country who reside in cities where recycled water is pumped into residential homes. For decades, the process of recycled…
The Benefits of Water
By Hakima Raziyah A. Mumin Water is a necessity. You cannot live without it. Your body is about 65 percent water, and you need to drink at least six to eight glasses daily. This amount may be unrealistic for some…
TMOA Communities Strive to Thrive: The Mandate of Self-Sufficiency
Over 30 years ago, a group of indigenous American Muslim converts from the inner cities of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan and other locations throughout the United States and Canada were constantly praying for guidance to practice the religion…
Muharram, The Month of Hadhrat Imam Hussain’s Sacrifice ( peace be upon him): A Model for All Times
By Aisha B. Hamid Ashura, or the 10th of Muharram, was commemorated by millions of Muslims around the world earlier this month. In particular, lovers of Imam Hussain and the family of the Holy Last Messenger (peace be upon them)…
Modesty: An Honor Bestowed By The Almighty Creator to Ladies
“And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not…
Muslims Scouts of America and Banaat un Nur Ladies’ Auxiliary 2017 Summer Educational Programs: Educating, Enlightening and Empowering Muslim Youth
Muslims Scouts of America and Banaat un Nur Ladies’ Auxiliary 2017 Summer Educational Programs: Educating, Enlightening and Empowering Muslim Youth By Aisha M. Hamid Saving our youth from the bombardment of negative influences and antisocial, detrimental attitudes and behaviors that…
IN SEARCH OF PARADISE: THE NEED FOR MORE ISLAMIC VILLAGES IN AMERICA
The establishment of Islamic villages in the United States is a touchy subject. Far and away, American Muslims who choose to live in private Islamic communities are viewed as disassociating themselves from mainstream society and looked upon with suspicion. Individuals…
American Muslim Ladies Club Visits Historic Holy Quran Exhibit
A group from the Virginia branch of American Muslim Ladies Club (AMLC), consisting of four adults and 13 young ladies, visited the Smithsonian Sackler Art Museum, where 51 items were on loan from the prestigious Topkapi Museum in Istanbul, Turkey….
Glad Tidings to the Islamic World: Allah’s Name Miraculously Shining for Six Years on Wall of American Masjid
(Hancock, NY) The greatest miracle in the history of mankind, a manifestation of the One Almighty God’s personal name, Allah, remains present after six years on the wall of an American masjid, serving as a continuous signs of the growth…
To My Muslim-American Friend: About that Hijab
Thank you for introducing yourself to me on the school yard when I was new to the community. Had you not, I don’t know if I would have extended a hand. When I first saw you in the neighborhood, I…
Reviving the American Spirit: An Open Letter
On Friday, activist and filmmaker Michael Moore decided to write Michigan Governor Rick Snyder an open letter via Facebook In his classic style, here is Michael Moore’s letter: Dear Gov. Snyder: I just wanted to let you know that, contrary…
The Holy Islamville, SC Feeding the Neighbors Program
“But the righteous, shall drink of a cup tempered with Camphor a fountain from which the servants of Allah will drink, making it gush forth abundantly; they who keep their vows and they fear a Day whose evil will be…
Part 1: The Hilye- A Beautiful Description of The Holy Last Messenger (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him)
The most comprehensive hilye (artistic and poetic description) text is found in Ash-Shifa, the great work on the Holy Last Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) by Al-Qadi Iyad (d. 1149). Here it is, in its fullest version: Al-Hassan,…
Teen Brothers Build Web Browser That Shames Google
They say necessity is the mother of invention and this is sure the case when it comes to 13 and 15 year old, Nigerian brothers Anesi and Osine Ikhianosime. Their necessity is their need for a faster mobile web browsing…
Muslims Embrace Islamic Tradition Of Hunting And Fishing In Upstate New York
In the upstate New York community of Islamberg, Ibrahim Smith and Saeed Matthews have embraced the Islamic lifestyle by hunting and fishing as a means of providing healthy food. These residents of rural NY have provided fresh venison, salmon, trout…
Hakima’s Corner: Chaparral an Herb for All Times
Chaparral (Larrea tridentate or creosote bush) is an herb that dates back millions of years. It is known by many different names. In the Mediterranean it is known as ‘Maquis’, in Africa it is known as ‘Fynbos’, in Chile it…