Leadership Program for Muslimahs

June 1, 2010 by circlegroup  
Filed under Islam in the Modern World

apiye-and-zaibaaALIMY (A Leadership Institute for Muslim Youths) is a summer program designed for young Muslimahs ages 13 to 16. In a safe and supportive environment,  young women develope a greater sense of understanding, ownership, and pride in the American Muslim identity. Program Dates: August 1 to August 8, 2010 Through ALIMY, participants will insh’Allah, gain inspiration to maintain balance in their day to day lives through their Islamic practices and remembraance of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.  They will enjoy activities specially designed to broaden their knowledge of Islam, develop leadership skills, and make lasting friendships.  Read more

Ramadhan around the World

September 18, 2009 by circlegroup  
Filed under Islam in the Modern World

ramadhan-bg Ramadan Kareem! Insh’Allah you will receive alot of joy from these photos. How wonderful is the Ummah and the Fast when we are united in  and by the love of Allah swt.  
Say ye: “We believe in Allah and the revelation given to us and to Abraham,  Isma`il Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes and that given to Moses and Jesus and that given to (all) Prophets from their Lord we make no difference between one and

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The Fog is Lifting

May 9, 2009 by circlegroup  
Filed under Islam in the Modern World

Unreliable sources have made Islam by far the most misunderstood religion in the World. “The Fog is Lifting” is a series of documentaries that challenges your knowledge about Islam. Islam in Brief is originally a presentation given to 40 thousand non Muslims all over the Globe in churches, universities, conferences & Read more

A Global Guide to Islamic Art

January 10, 2009 by circlegroup  
Filed under Islam in the Modern World

art_03_lg A comprehensive online guide to the finest collections of Islamic Art around the world. “For most Muslims, the highest form of visual art-and for some, the only spiritually meaningful one-is calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing. Calligraphy gained its preeminence from the Qur’an, Read more

The Challenge of Democracy

January 4, 2009 by circlegroup  
Filed under Islam in the Modern World

Islam and the Challenge of Democracy Can individual rights and popular sovereignty take root in faith? Khaled Abou El Fadl A Muslim jurist writing a few centuries ago on the subject of Islam and government would have commenced his treatise by distinguishing three types of political systems. The Read more