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    Prophet Muhammad and the Skin Color Ethic

    by faatimahknight

    A few months ago I posted the following on Facebook: “If you think that an Arab man who lived over a thousand years ago in the middle of the desert had white skin, I invite you to reconsider that.” I somewhat regret writing that post because the Prophet of Islam is not any Arab man, and even though I did not say that he...

    April 12, 2016
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    Feature, Religion
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    The M.A.R.I.A.M. Experience

    by Aïdah A. Rasheed

    By: Stephen Jamal Leeper This past weekend my wife and I attended the Muslim American Research Institute Advocating for Marriage conference – M.A.R.I.A.M. for short –  at Masjid Waritheen. For those who don’t know, Masjid Waritheen has provided a space for worship and Islamic education in Oakland, CA since the 1970’s when there were few if any places for Muslims. While it is a misnomer...

    April 5, 2016
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    Arts&Culture
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    Profile: International Museum of Muslim Cultures

    by yakunfayakun

    Interview with International Museum of Muslim Cultures The International Museum of Muslim Cultures (IMMC), is approaching groundbreaking milestones in the heart of Mississippi. Its co-founders president Emad Al-Turk and chairwoman and director of the IMMC’s thought Institute Okolo Rashid checked in with Sapelo Square and shared their excitement about these upcoming projects and extended an invitation to our readers to make a visit.  Check out...

    March 22, 2016
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    Profile: Hijabi in Seoul City

    by yakunfayakun

    Interview with Hijabi in Seoul City Iman, better known to her YouTube Vlog followers as Hijabi in Seoul City, sat down with Sapelo Square and shared her story of being a young muslimah of color teaching and living in Korea.  Check out our interview with this courageous sister who approaches the challenges of practicing Islam in the far east with an open heart and...

    March 15, 2016
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    Blog, Religion
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    Creating and Curating Our Own Images

    by Aïdah A. Rasheed

    By: Malikah A. Shabazz “Thus all Art is propaganda and ever must be, despite the wailing of the purists. I stand in utter shamelessness and say that whatever art I have for writing has been used always for propaganda for gaining the right of black folk to love and enjoy. I do not care a damn for any art that is not used for propaganda....

    March 8, 2016
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    Arts&Culture, Feature, Special Feature
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    F*ck Tha Police: A Rumination on Black Life and Death

    by drsuad

    The police must be abolished because they cannot protect and serve when the perpetuation of Black death is at the very root of the institution.

    March 1, 2016
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    Profile: Sheikh Mujahid Abdul-Karim

    by yakunfayakun

    By Narjis Nichole Abdul-Majid Last year April 26th marked the 25th anniversary of the Watts Peace Treaty between the Bloods and Crips. Many know of this significant event or have a general idea of the bloodshed and conflict that filled the streets of California that led up to this event. What may not be so well known is the history of this peace treaty.  First, is...

    February 22, 2016
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    Black History Month, Blog, History, Special Feature
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    Profile: The Tenacious Margari Hill

    by drsuad

    By Namira Islam “In this competitive … and unequal world, we don’t have control over the privileges that are bestowed upon us or the doors that open up for us. What matters is that when we walk through some doors we kick them open so hard that they stay open. What matters is what we do with those opportunities and how … we serve...

    February 18, 2016
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    Black History Month, Feature, Politics
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    Profile: Mark Crain and the DREAM of Detroit

    by drsuad

    By Hazel Gomez For a lot of people, Detroit represents something negative. People who have never stepped foot onto her tough soil vehemently proclaim they do not want their city to “become Detroit.” What does it mean to “become Detroit?” To “become Detroit” is to see and work towards a full potential. It’s to look past the toughest of obstacles and rebuild communities unique...

    February 10, 2016
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Profile: Um Husein on the Islamic Revolution

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February 24, 2016

Profile: Black American Women in the Ahmadiyya Movement of Islam

“Four American Moslem Ladies”: Black American Women in the Ahmadiyya Movement of Islam, 1921-23 By Sylvia Chan-Malik This photo...

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February 23, 2016

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by Rasul Miller  Several authors have written about the long relationship between Black American Muslims and jazz. Much has been...

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February 22, 2016

Profile: Sheikh Mujahid Abdul-Karim

By Narjis Nichole Abdul-Majid Last year April 26th marked the 25th anniversary of the Watts Peace Treaty between the Bloods...

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The M.A.R.I.A.M. Experience

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By: Stephen Jamal Leeper This past weekend my wife and I attended the Muslim American Research Institute Advocating for Marriage conference – M.A.R.I.A.M. for short –  at Masjid Waritheen....

April 5, 2016
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25 Fabulous Fashionistas

Published by Aïdah A. Rasheed

By: Nisa Muhammad There has been a lot of hoopla about Dolce and Gabbana’s new collection.  A well established fashion house will do just about anything to make the headlines, but...

March 11, 2016
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March 22, 2016

Profile: International Museum of Muslim Cultures

Interview with International Museum of Muslim Cultures The International Museum of Muslim Cultures (IMMC), is approaching groundbreaking milestones in...

by yakunfayakun
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February 29, 2016

Profile: Um Husein on the Islamic Revolution

Interview with Khadijah Rose Khadjiah Rose, more fondly known as Um Husein, sat down with Sapelo Square and reflected...

by yakunfayakun
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February 23, 2016

Profile: Bilal Abdurahman

by Rasul Miller  Several authors have written about the long relationship between Black American Muslims and jazz. Much has been...

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February 22, 2016

Profile: Sheikh Mujahid Abdul-Karim

By Narjis Nichole Abdul-Majid Last year April 26th marked the 25th anniversary of the Watts Peace Treaty between the Bloods...

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Politics

Why Are Muslims for Bernie Sanders?

by nisaislam

  By Talib I. Karim, Esq. Thus far, over 60% of the states in our union have held primaries or caucuses to nominate their candidates for President of the United States. While many mainstream media pundits predict that the Democratic Party’s nomination of Hillary Clinton is inevitable, a growing number of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans are being inspired by the change-oriented message of Vermont...

March 29, 2016
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Prophet Muhammad
April 12, 2016

Prophet Muhammad and the Skin Color Ethic

A few months ago I posted the following on Facebook: “If you think that an Arab man who lived...

by faatimahknight
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March 15, 2016

Profile: Hijabi in Seoul City

Interview with Hijabi in Seoul City Iman, better known to her YouTube Vlog followers as Hijabi in Seoul City,...

by yakunfayakun
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February 29, 2016

Profile: Um Husein on the Islamic Revolution

Interview with Khadijah Rose Khadjiah Rose, more fondly known as Um Husein, sat down with Sapelo Square and reflected...

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February 9, 2016

A Podcast on Race, Gender and Muslims in America: Episode 1 | My Umi Says

By Ikhlas Saleem | Haya wa Iman is a podcast on race, gender and Muslims in America. In this...

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