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Muslim-American group urges Swedish government to condemn Quran burning

Muslim-American group urges Swedish government to condemn Quran burning Prime minister’s statement does not clearly convey that government ‘unequivocally rejects Islamophobia as a form of hate and bigotry,’ says CAIR…

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5 Favorite Things About Holy Month of Rajab

One of the four sacred months on the Islamic calendar, the days of Rajab offer an abundance of blessings and the perfect time for reflection. Here are our five very favorite…

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How to Practice Non-Violent Communication in Rajab

An absence of hostility is a hallmark of Rajab. Rajab, one of the four sacred months in Islam, should be spent striving to be peaceful. We can make an intention to…

Articles Faith and Spirituality

Knowledge – A Treasure More Precious Than Gold

Allah has sent down many commands instructing us to read, observe, contemplate and understand. Man has been given a powerful intellect which he can put to proper use and rise…

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Cambridge Public Schools Create Spaces for Prayer

As a devout Muslim, Zakkiyya Witherspoon has been forced to pray in closets and behind bookshelves for years because of lack of designated place to pray at work. In a…

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Rajab Is Here…Season of Goodness Starts

Every year, when the month of Rajab arrives, I recall the supplication: “O Allah, bless us in the months of Rajab and Sha`ban and enable us to witness and observe…

Articles Value of Manners

UK Muslim Charity Supports Bereaved Parents

The death of a child is devastating and often referred to as the worst experience a parent can endure. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon…

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Billboard Answers Questions About Jesus Prophethood

What do Muslims think of Jesus? A prominent US Muslim group has launched a new billboard campaign in Texas to educate people on how Muslims regard Jesus (peace be upon…

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Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Arab League, Egypt condemn burning of Muslim holy book in Stockholm

CAIRO: Al-Azhar Al-Sharif — Sunni Islam’s oldest and foremost seat of learning — strongly condemned the burning of the Holy Qur’an by Swedish extremists. It said on Sunday that the…

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5 Steps to Achieving Goals the Prophetic Way

For any goal, we can always turn to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) for guidance. In just one hadith, the Prophet summarized how we should approach…