By Um Hussein In the Name of Allah, The All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful In the true words of the Holy Qur'an, 17:9-10 "Indeed this Qur'an guides to what is most upright, and gives the good news to the faithful who do righteous deeds that there is a great reward
by Jamil Muhammad On this 25th day, as the Sacred Month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims all across Black America and around the globe share an excitement, joy and sense of togetherness that defies description. From large edifices in the suburbs to storefront masajid
By Ibrahim Abdul-Matin People involved with boxing like fighters, promoters, trainers, and die-hard long-time fans are fond of the saying: “styles make fights.” Styles are the different ways that boxers use their physical abilities to their advantage in the ring. Some styles perform better against others. Each
by Dr. Aminah Beverly (McCloud) Al-Deen A reflection on the 24th juz’ (39:32-41:46) is timely for the African American Muslim community in several ways. This juz’ continues the conversation of juz’ 23 which, near its end, provides a parable of a man with one master and
by Nisa Muhammad Did I not enjoin upon you, O children of Adam, that you not worship Satan - [for] indeed, he is to you a clear enemy - And that you worship [only] Me? This is a straight path. And he had already led astray from among
by Dr. Amina Wadud Verse 34 in the first surah, al-Ahzab, of juz’ 22 is one of the most powerful Quranic statements about the ultimate intent of inclusiveness and equality between women and men. It can be translated thus: For Muslim men and Muslim women, believing men
by Dallas Schumann Emulate the blacks for amongst them are three people of paradise: Luqman, the Negus, and Bilal.” ~ Hadith of the beloved Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him. Muslim scholars agree that our Master (Sayyidina) Luqman was a Black man of African descent. Regrettably, this
by Faridah Abdul-Tawwab Brown We are advised throughout The Book to heed the examples of those to whom messengers have been sent. Allah has blessed the African American people with a succession of warners: leaders and cultural lights who affirm the guidance of revelation and enjoin
