Contentment as Part of Faith Article By: Idris Tawfiq We’re going to talk today about contentment with Allah’s decree; in Arabic we call this al-rida, being content with what God Almighty has given us and being happy with our lot. In English there is a saying “Keeping up with the Joneses.” What it means is that there is...
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A Politics and Pandemic Status Report This article was published by the Institute of social policy and understanding. The original article can be found here:American Muslim Poll 2022: A Politics and Pandemic Status Report | ISPU Fielded between mid-February and mid-March, American Muslim Poll 2022: A Politics and Pandemic Status Report provides a snapshot of American Muslims...
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Baheejah Aaliyah Fareed is the founder of the Gratitude Gift Giving Initiative and PR Executive for Jabalu-Nur Foundation Inc. Personal vision/mission as a current or aspiring leader in the Muslim community: The global pandemic that we have experienced over the past few years has inspired me and leaders in my community to start an initiative to show...
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SOURCE: Muslims of the World by Sajjad Shah  Rowaida 26, New York, New York, USA  To me, journalism is about finding my place in an industry that isn’t so accepting of me. It’s about starting conversations that we are uncomfortable having. Many journalists say they went into this field because they liked to write. I went into...
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I tell my story not because it is unique, but because it is not. The first question I get asked when I meet people unfamiliar with the concept of hijab is, “Why do you wear that thing on your head?” It’s a simple question, but it is loaded with misconceptions and prejudices proliferated by those...
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Fatwa: Dr. Wael Shehab, PhD in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar UniversityRamadan is now over. Our eyes shed tears and our hearts ache for the departure of the month of the Quran, the month of mercy, the month of solidarity, the month of forgiveness, the month of freedom from the Fire.However, we should continue doing good deeds after...
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This article is reshared from the Jan 2022 issue of Data Digest published by the Institute of social policy and understanding. The original article can be found here: 10 Areas of Need in American Muslim Communities | ISPU 8. ISLAMIC WEEKEND SCHOOLS: Gathering demographic data about weekend Islamic schools, sharing best practices, and making improvements in the...
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This article is reshared from the Jan 2022 issue of Data Digest published by the Institute of social policy and understanding. The original article can be found here: 10 Areas of Need in American Muslim Communities | ISPU  7. MOSQUES: Creating more inclusive mosques and welcoming spaces for young adults, women and new converts Almost 52 percent...
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This article is reshared from the Jan 2022 issue of Data Digest published by the Institute of social policy and understanding. The original article can be found here: 10 Areas of Need in American Muslim Communities | ISPU  5. RELATIONSHIPS: Creating educational and support programs related to marriage and family matters in Muslim spaces and addressing issues...
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This article is reshared from the Jan 2022 issue of Data Digest published by the Institute of social policy and understanding. The original article can be found here: 10 Areas of Need in American Muslim Communities | ISPU  4. CONVERTS: Creating a standardized introductory curriculum for new converts To date, there is no standardized introductory curriculum in...
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