PALACE OF THE ALHAMBRA From Tales of the Alhambra by Washington Irving TO the traveller imbued with a feeling for the historical and poetical, so inseparably intertwined in the annals of romantic Spain, the Alhambra is as much an object of devotion as is the Caaba to all true Moslems. How many legends and traditions, true and fabulous,—how many songs…
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Videos of People Who Converted to Islam “Why We Became Muslims” is M.U. Qidwai’s collection of more than 250 conversion narratives averaging around 5000 words each. Read it on Scribd
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Eric Walberg, a Canadian Muslim journalist, is the author of The Canada-Israel Nexus, Islamic Resistance to Imperialism, From Postmodernism to Postsecularism, and Postmodern Imperialism. By Eric Walberg (subscribe to his Substack The internet, computers have been a boon to essayists like Edward Curtin (and me!). He/you/we can publish at online sites (DissidentVoice.org is a favorite for us) and then publish…
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A Fajr Club Talk by Imam Marc Manley May 13 Sūrah al-Baqarah has many merits as al-Haythumī, the great scholar of ḥadīth, reports from his Mujmaʿ al-Zawāʿid, according to Ibn Masʿūd, لِكُلِّ شيءٍ سنامٌ وسنامُ القرآنِ سورةُ البقرةِ “For everything there is a pinnacle and the hump pinnacle of the Qur’ān is Sūrah al-Baqarah.” Here I want to mention the…
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Published by Sogand Safari, Orient Trips, Orienttrips.com Iran’s colorful calendar overflows with joyous festivals and celebrations that hold a cherished place at the heart of Persian culture. The festive calendar intertwines ancient Persian rituals, Islamic holidays, and joyful national events. These diverse festivities reflect how Iran’s identity has been shaped over centuries by different influences. By exploring some major Iranian…
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YouTube link Hatim Belhouari is a Moroccan composer and electronic music artist known for his innovative blend of downtempo, abstract hip-hop, and electronic genres. His music often features introspective themes and intricate soundscapes.
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Published May 9, 2025, By Haya Ahmad, Muslimmatters.org We hold the sacred treasures of the dunya within ourselves. The grand wonders, rare gems, and precious natural resources that we see as the riches of the world do not compare to what has been bestowed upon us. Amanah is an invisible yet powerful gift — something we hold, use, and share every day. It’s reflected…
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By Rabia for the Al-Andalus Tribune She pulled out a spritzer and said “have some!” I said “what’s that girl!?” She said “the best from the UAE!” She sprayed once, twice on my neck. I almost fainted in the taxi seat next to her. I couldn’t wait for that road trip to be over and get home so I could…
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The signatory artists denounce that “by continuing to give a platform to the representation of the Israeli state, the EBU is normalizing and covering up its crimes.” Elian VayáElianVayaelianvaya Cadena SER 06/05/2025 – 14:54 GMT+1 Madrid: More than 70 former Eurovision artists signed a joint letter this Tuesday demanding that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) expel Israel from the competition…
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Maung Zarni on May 9, 2025 On 26 and 27 April, the Pakistan Institute of International Affairs (founded in 1947) based in Karachi, hosted an international conference, “Seventy Years After the Bandung: The Struggle Continues”. That is, the struggle(s) against colonialisms/imperialisms. Pakistan’s suspenseful wait was over. Finally, India’s expected military struck targets in Pakistan – and Pakistani-administered Kashmir on the…
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