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Transcending America’s faith divide to address social injustice – by Altaf Husain at CG News Sevice
Washington, DC – As Americans pause on 4 April, the anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, it is worthwhile to reflect on the culture of service and social justice that were part of his teachings. While the values … Continue reading
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Ignorance is what fuels fear of Muslims – By Mansoor Ladha at Calgary Herald
I was distraught to learn that half of all Canadians believe Muslims can’t be trusted. “snip” In a speech, the Aga Khan said: “Instead of shouting at each other, our faiths ask us to listen – and learn from one … Continue reading
The Underlying Essence of the Message as Rooted in the Holy Scriptures of Islam and Christianity – by Nadim Pabani at Simerg com
Posted on March 16, 2012 by Malik Merchant, Editor The Common Word for a Common Humanity: The Underlying Essence of the Message as Rooted in the Holy Scriptures of Islam and Christianity Source: Simerg com ->>>>><<<<<-
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Who preaches Islam in Germany? – By Prof. Dr. Rauf Ceylan at deutsche-islam-konferenz.de
Some two thousand imams work in Germany Imam does not officially exist as a professional category and is not therefore registered. We do know, however, that there are around 2,500 Islamic institutions in Germany. It can therefore be … Continue reading
World’s First Major Exhibition on the Hajj: Documenting a Supreme Theological and Religious Experience – Qantara de article
Over the past 18 months, the British Museum has organized three exhibitions on the subject of faith. The final exhibition in this series takes a closer look at both the personal and practical aspects of the Hajj and seeks to … Continue reading
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Islamic Medicine : 1000 Years Ahead of Its Times – by Ibrahim B. Syed. Edited by Shahid Athar, M. D. at HomeopathicMedic Blogspot com
Dr. Ibrahim B. Syed, Ph.D is Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40292 and President, Islamic Research Foundation International, Inc, 7102 W. Shefford Lane, Louisville, KY 40242-6462 Within a century after the death of … Continue reading
Reading Lists by ‘The Institute of Ismaili Studies’, United Kingdom
The reading lists that follow are intended as a preliminary suggestion of books in English for self-motivated students without an academic training or knowledge of languages of the Muslim world, but with some elementary acquaintance with Islam and a serious … Continue reading
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The Power of Pop Culture – by osfadmin at British Council Org
Pop culture and the arts play a key role in shaping national identity, says Hussein Rashid, and Muslim voices should be part of that conversation. The following is a guest post from Dr. Hussein Rashid, a member of the Our … Continue reading
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Faith Leaders and the Campaign For Healthy Kids – by Andrew Hysell at Huffington Post com
Growing up, I spent many Sunday mornings listening to my mother deliver the weekly sermon to her small congregation in rural, upstate New York. As a Presbyterian minister, she spoke not only of the wisdom found in the Old and … Continue reading
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A Brief Note on Ahlul-Kitab or ‘The People of the Book’ – by Alwaez Sadruddin Fattoum at Simerg com
An excerpt from a speech delivered by His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, in London in October 2003. Ahlul-Kitab, ‘the people of the Book’, are two Arabic words Ahl and Kitab put together. Ahl … Continue reading
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