history

SUMMARY: The blessed day of Ashura, during the sacred month of Muharram, gives Muslims gratitude and hope from the story of Musa to remember that Allah is always in control and helps His servants.

SUMMARY: The sacred day of Ashura is a major event in the Islamic calendar, and has surprisingly carried over into the southern Americas. Learn how Ashura left an impact so far from Arabia and teach your family about this event and its significance.

SUMMARY: The leadership of Warith Deen Mohammed prompted a historical mass conversion of African Americans to Islam, in an ongoing journey of guidance, self-discovery, and community assertiveness.

A Conversion Heard Across a “Party Line”

SUMMARY: We interview Chicago imam Tariq Amin on his years in building bridges between communities as an African-American Muslim leader.

SUMMARY: A short history of Native American interactions with the United States and why their culture must be preserved.

SUMMARY: Muslims in Latin America have a long civic history in the region's political tapestry, which demonstrates that Islamic faith and identity can be reconciled with community work in public life.