Dear brothers and sisters, You are cordially invited to join us for Qiyam Night, organized by Salaam Islamic Center. This event is open to all and aims to provide a spiritual and community-building experience for everyone. During the Qiyam Night, we will engage in various activities such as individual and jamaah prayers, recite Quran and […]
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Among many holidays observed annually in the United States, Thanksgiving has a special place due to its uniqueness to American culture and its emphasis on family. In the US, Thanksgiving was declared an annual national holiday in 1863, however, its actual origin traces back to harvest festivals that were held by many ancient civilizations. The […]
Does community membership affect its members’ responsibility? Can people be responsible for their attitudes even when those attitudes might not be fully within their control? Groups, whether minimally or highly structured, have a strong influence upon their members’ attitudes and behavior. Part of this influence takes the form of members’ transforming each other’s attitudes and […]
Introduction In the following historical survey I cover some basic realities of the Muslim experience in the US. I have adopted different ways of looking at our present reality and past experiences. Some of these are case studies, some are from personal experience and others are from my readings of history. Today, as a community, […]
