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Is there a difference between the three terms Latino, Hispanic, and LatinX? Why are there so many different options to describe the same group of people, and which one should we use? Even for a Latina, Puerto Rican Muslim like myself, it gets a bit confusing.

Latinos continue to be the fastest growing minority in America and in Islam. If either of those facts come as a surprise, there is much for you to learn about our culture.  

And We sent not a Messenger except with the language of his people, in order that he might make (the Message) clear for them… (Qur’an, 14:4)

“Poetry is miraculous. I believe it emerges from deep within the soul,

 inspired by the Heavenly Divine and our worldly experiences in this life.”

Muslim Eid is family time, when not just the immediate family, but extended family gathers together as well to fete and feast. But for those not celebrating with their loved ones, the holiday can be a sad and lonely time. Here are some ways to celebrate even if you're on your own this year. 

Aminah Assilmi (nee Janice Huff, 1945-March 5, 2010) was an American Muslim activist, Emmy-award winning broadcaster, speaker and director of the International Union of Muslim Women. She was named one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the world in 2009.

Taha Ghayyur's reflections on the life and work of a  performing artist of remarkable calibre in Canada, Br. Dale (Jamaluddin) Marcell, who embraced Islam about 3 years before his death.