Why Muhammad Ali was ‘the greatest’ American Muslim
Source: CNN By Daniel Burke, CNN Religion Editor It was a fitting end to this country’s most famous Muslim life: Family and friends gathered around the bed of Muhammad Ali, […]
US Muslims draw inspiration from Ali’s fight for his faith
Source: Associated Press By JEFF KAROUB DETROIT (AP) — Even in his final months, Muhammad Ali was speaking out on behalf of Islam, the religion he so famously embraced in […]
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Muhammad Ali Became a Big Brother to Me—and to All African-Americans
Source: Time By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a retired American professional basketball player. Abdul-Jabbar is a six-time NBA champion and league Most Valuable Player. He is the author of the […]
When Europe Loved Islam
Before the continent started banning hijab, European aristocrats used to change their names to Abdullah and Muhammad, and going to the local mosque was the latest trend. BY MARYA HANNUN, SOPHIE SPAAN MAY 5, 2016 From the outside, with its high minarets and bulbous Mughal-style dome, the Wilmersdorf mosque, located […]
From Yaya Toure to Karim Benzema, footballers balance Ramadan and World Cup
This Saturday will mark the start of the World Cup knockout stages. It will also, for millions of Muslims around the world, mark their final unrestricted day before the start of the holy month of Ramadan, in which abstinence from food and liquids during daylight hours is mandatory. With six […]
Muslim stars such as Yaya Toure, Edin Dzeko and Karim Benzema could be affected with Ramadan set to begin during World Cup for first time since 1986
Islamic holy month begins on June 28, the first day of Second Round matches Muslims are expected to fast during the hours of daylight Several Premier League players including Marouane Fellaini, Moussa Dembele and Cheick Tiote are followers of the faith READ MORE…
Muslim Stars to Shine in Brazil World Cup
CAIRO – As Brazil prepares to host FIFA World Cup football tournament that would run from June 12 to July 13, 2014, dozens of Muslim players have been listed to take part in this summer’s international games. Here are some of the names of Muslim stars participating in the international […]
Tamil actress Monica reverts to Islam, quits film industry
Chennai: Well-known Indian actress Monica has decided to revert to Islam, don Islamic headscarf and quit the film industry, Times of India reported. “I have not convert for the reason of love or money, am not such a person. I like Islamic principles. This is why I have converted to […]
AHMADIYYA MUSLIM NEWS: COMPILED H. KOYA (PHD)
Muslim supreme head arrives in New Zealand October 30, 20130 comments Press Release – Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at NZ Inc The international spiritual leader of more than 100 million Ahmadi Muslims has arrived in New Zealand. The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and Fifth Khalifa, Hazrat Mirza Masroor […]
Cat Steven -Yusuf Islam- will make it to Induction the lifetime achievement- Shane Ryan on Paste
This morning, when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees were announced, most of the attention centered on Nirvana and N.W.A. making the list in their first year of eligibility. But toward the bottom, my eye caught a name that threw me for a loop: Cat Stevens. It wasn’t strange […]
Qur’an offers panacea for modern problems
JEDDAH: P.K. ABDUL GHAFOUR Published — Thursday 8 August 2013 Source: Arabnews http://arabnews.com/news/460618 There is an urgent need to spread the divine message of Qur’an in the modern world, which […]
Exceptional Success of an Ahmadi Physician: Tahir Ahmad Khan, BS, DPM, MD (Magna CumLaude), MPH (Magna Cum Laude), PhD (Neuroscience, Magna Cum Laude), CHA (Hons.)
On June 28, 2013 after graduating from Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Residency program, Dr. Tahir Ahmad Khan became the first and only physician and surgeon in the Nation to hold a Bachelors of Science (BS), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Medicine (MD,Magna Cum Laude), Master in Public Health […]
Nobel laureate, Professor Muhammad Yunus visits the Voice of America
Source/Credit: Examiner.com By Shahina Bashir Professor Muhammad Yunus, who won the Noble Peace Prize in 2006, visited the staff of the South Asian Division of the Voice of America on Friday, April 19. Professor Yunus who received the Congressional Gold Medal , the country’s top civilian award on the April […]
Abdus Salam Docufilm Teaser – Kailoola Production
Source: Kailoola Production Teaser: http://vimeo.com/58447727 Dear All, By way of a quick update on our documentary film on the science and life of Dr. Abdus Salam: having filmed in the US, […]
Rare scene: Abu Sufiyan’s (staunch opponent of Islam) Praises Prophet Mohammad (saw)
A small intro of Abu Sufyan: Sakhr ibn Harb (Arabic: صخر بن حرب), more commonly known as Abu Sufyan (1 September 560 – 1 August 652), was the leader of […]
ALI’S TRAINER TOLD FBI OF BOXER’S ISLAM TIES
Ali’s Trainer Told FBI Of Boxer’s Islam Ties Angelo Dundee met with agents before Sonny Liston title bout View Document Angelo Dundee FBI File Angelo Dundee FBI File FEBRUARY 1–Two weeks before Muhammad Ali beat Sonny Liston for the heavyweight championship, the boxer’s trainer met secretly with FBI agents and […]