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in HeartwarmingAmerican Muslim man finds a heartwarming note on his door step during Trump’s inauguration
If you’re a Muslim currently living in America, you’d probably approach an anonymous letter left on your front door with some trepidation as reported by Metro. Especially after Donald Trump was sworn in as the new President of the United States. But this family, from Cincinnati, were pleasantly surprised to receive a positive note full […] More
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She attended a Donald Trump rally and later became a Muslim
Time after time, we are made to realise how Allah is truly the best of planners. Donald Trump and his supporters over the last year have made their Islamophobic sentiments well known to the masses, but what they would have never imagined is an American, attending Trump’s rally, would end up embracing Islam. Lisa A. […] More
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Mohamedou Ould Slahi released from Guantánamo Bay after 14 years without charge, says he forgives everyone who abused him
On 17th October 2016, the U.S. government transferred Mohamedou Ould Slahi to his native Mauritania, where he reunited with his long awaiting family. Here’s this first video of the “Guantánamo Diary” author Mohamedou Slahi, released from Gitmo after 14 years without charge or trial. The release comes after he was first brought by the […] More
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Betty Hewitt, a former nun became Betty Ali, a Muslim – never thought she would become one
As a girl, Betty Hewitt attended Sunday Masses spoken in Latin. As Sister Catherine Robert, she prayed along in English. These days, Betty Ali studies Arabic to better know the Quran. Last week at her Haddon Heights home, she said: “People might think it’s a dramatic thing to go from being a Catholic nun to […] More
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More and more Latinos are finding refuge in Islam and embracing the religion
Imagine being a woman, Latina, and a Muslim. What does it mean to fall under not one, but three demographics being attacked during an election cycle that has the United States severely divided? As Mexican-American journalist Jorge Ramos points out There’s been a rise of Latinas converting to Islam. But why would a woman of […] More
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58-year-old Muslim dentist runs a free clinic in California and says it’s due to Islamic teachings
When he immigrated to America about 30 years ago, Makbul Patel experienced something he hadn’t in his native India – a bone-chilling winter. Patel, 58-year-old, who lives in Riverside with his wife, Nasim, said his first stop when he came to the United States to continue practicing dentistry was Chicago. He said: It was amazing. When […] More
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A Muslim from Syria had a broke American mother come to his shop, you won’t believe what he did.
The case of refugees from Syria and other places has been a sensitive topic, one which allows the likes of Donald Trump to use anti-immigration propaganda. A CCTV video has recently shown an American mother come into a jeweller shop, not knowing who it belonged to. The shop is being run by a Muslim from […] More
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An American Non-Muslim Mother Says, I’m Not Religious, But I am Sending My Son To An Islamic School
Here is an inspiring story of a non-religious American mother who happily enrolled his son to an Islamic school in Atlanta. I attended ILM’s Meet the Board meeting last night, and another parent complimented my bold choice. With greatest respect to the compliment he meant, I disagree. I chose ILM because it has a STEAM/Montessori-blend […] More
