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    Tagged: arabic dictionaries resources students muslim matters
    For students of Arabic, there are a lot of wonderful dictionaries and resources available online and in-print. However, the wrong dictionary at certain stages of learning could lead to a lot of frustration, unnecessary expenditure of time and even ultimately a loss of motivation to study Arabic. Thus, here is a list of dictionaries and resources in English that students of Qur’an and Arabic can use in their studies. Read More

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    Tagged: muslim christian coexistence egypt inside islam
    Last Thursday, Egypt unveiled the restored St. Anthony’s monastery near the Red Sea. This monastery is considered to be the oldest in the world. The state-sponsored renovation project has taken 8 years and cost $14.5 million and according to Egypt’s chief archaeologist, Zahi Hawass,  represents how Muslims and Christians coexist and share a heritage. This comes [...] Read More

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    Tagged: murdoch middle east future media elan abu dhabi
    The first-ever Abu Dhabi Media Summit is currently underway, and Rupert Murdoch, head honcho of News Corp., has set his lucrative little heart on the Middle East as the creative future of the media industry. News Corp. owns a slew of media properties, including MySpace - which hasn’t given us much lately, “Jihad Jane” aside - and, ironically, the region’s biggest media fan, Fox News.Read More Read More

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    Tagged: lessons my name is khan shahrukh khan bollywood movie elan 9/11
    Shahrukh Khan’s newest Bollywood film, “My Name Is Khan” has been lauded by many as a cinematic gift to Muslims all over the world. The film follows the Asperger’s afflicted protagonist Rizwan Khan as he struggles to find his way through a pre and post 911 America. Many Islamic organizations have lavished the film with praise for breaking down barriers and showing Muslims in a positive light. For that reason, the movie is undoubtedly a Bollywood landmark as most Bollywood films revolve around couples trying to get married for three hours.Read More Read More

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    Tagged: religion discourse islamic insights
    Why do we need to create this discourse? Because this discourse can promote religious thought and knowledge among our audience. When religious thought is promoted among the people and it is accompanied by a sense of commitment, it gives rise to actions and becomes exactly what prophets were after. Read More

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    While some have failed to abide by true love to him (sallaAllahu alayhe wasallam) this lunar month, by celebrating that which he did not command to be celebrated, they have forgotten that this great Prophet was one who, “Whenever he saw clouds or wind, his color would change.” Read More

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    3 Comments  Tagged: muslim inventions science technology invention innovation cnn
    From coffee to cranks, items we couldn't live without today are Muslim inventions Read More

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    Tagged: moneza social media marketing islam crunch website
    So what is a social media marketing platform? From the private webinar we were invited to, it looks like a place to network with your contacts and advertise your content. Moneza is still in closed beta registration. Based on the image on their homepage, Moneza will be gathering all the major social networks to be [...] Read More

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    Tagged: reflections israeli apartheid islamic insights israel palestine
    We should not be shortsighted about what we demand and how we define our objectives. The truth of the matter is that since the mid-1970s, the two-state solution has been quite instrumental for the entity of Israel to advance its ideological claims and at the same time violate international laws in the name of "fighting existential threats" and "security". Read More

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    Tagged: women penalty boxes american mosques elan masjid
    March marks the commemoration of Women’s History Month and the recognition of International Women’s Day - a time to reflect on the progress that women around the world have experienced over time in gaining rights. Yet, the gender divide still rages on for many communities - especially in American mosques. Read More Read More