Passion Corner: The Quran Every year since I converted I would read through the entire Quran in English as I listened to Sh. Sudais on a CD set given to me shortly after my conversion. I would play the Arabic and follow along in English. Thanks to the transliteration, I could listen to make sure […]
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When I first began studying at the Ribaat Academic Institute, back before there even really was a Ribaat, I sat down and cried. Not because I was so overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunity to study seriously in my own home. Not because I was so spiritually moved by the Companions in the pilot class that I just couldn’t contain my tears. And not because I enjoyed the exercise of heart and mind that was the final exam. No. I cried because all the other students were in their twenties…maybe thirties…and I was the only one beginning my studies at 50 years old.
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Dear Beloved Lord, Closer to me than my own self, and Who sees perfectly the secrets of my heart.
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The Cherokee say, “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.” Busy! It is the end of the school year and report cards are due; the end of a season and my classes at the institute are drawing to
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So you made the commitment and now you’re wondering if you should be committed! Never fear! We’re all taking this leap together! And we’re gonna make it together! If you were going to fear, however, it’s a pretty safe bet that one of the biggest things you’d be wary of would be the dreaded blank
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[Anse Tamara was a guest speaker at The Parliament of World Religions held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The following is her speech at the Plenary – Faith in Women on Oct 16] I am honored to speak in front of an audience of God Lovers. We are each a sign of the absolute truth
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Today I sit at the mosque here in Minnesota and on my right are two American convert friends, on my left an elderly Somali woman, in front of me a Pakistani woman; down a little further are some Asian women, perhaps Malaysian or Indonesian; and the room is salt and peppered with Egyptians and women
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم، والحمد لله رب العالمين، والصلاة والسلام على خاتم الأنبياء والمرسلين سيدنا محمد وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين.. السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته.. In 1848 the Declaration of Sentiments was signed in Seneca Falls, New York by 68 women and 32 men. It was the beginning of a movement that would later be
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In Kindergarten teachers teach the seasons. They tell children that summer is hot and sunny, and that it is a time of play and fun. Autumn is a time of changing leaves, apples and pumpkins. Winter is snowy white, cold and spent mostly indoors. Spring is flowers and renewal; misty rain and lots of smiles.
As-salamu-alaikum, As 2012 draws to a close, we thank Allah (swt) for a year filled with baraka and openings. We have enjoyed getting to know you, and your participation in our activities has been priceless. Insha Allah you have felt bonds forming amongst people from all different walks of life and from all over the
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