Imam W. Deen Mohammed in a lecture at the 2003 Muslim American Ramadhan session made the following comments on the Holy Qur’an and its importance to the Muslim man and (woman):

“You brothers should work hard to increase your faith. Stay with the Qur’an. Read the Qur’an and don’t read it as a duty only. Read it as your love. Some might say, “What are you talking about, brother?” Say, “I’m going to read the Qur’an that is my love.  I fell in love with itContinue reading “Imam W. Deen Mohammed in a lecture at the 2003 Muslim American Ramadhan session made the following comments on the Holy Qur’an and its importance to the Muslim man and (woman):”

“Human Rights: An Islamic Perspective” by Dr. Munir El Khassem

(1) The Right of Life> Allah decrees severe punishment for those who take away the lives of others without justification; (2) The Right of Freedom> Al Islam systematically, eliminates most of the sources and means of enslavement. Arbitrary imprisonment is forbidden in Al Islam. In al-Islaam no one is to be taken by suspicion orContinue reading ““Human Rights: An Islamic Perspective” by Dr. Munir El Khassem”

“Building the Community and Family”

By Imam W. Deen Mohammed (The article was first printed in the December 5, 1997 edition of the Muslim Journal newspaper) “Community is the focus for us, and what I see as the most important thing to start with in building a community is the establishment of a nucleus.  A Muslim community is established toContinue reading ““Building the Community and Family””

Saying of Prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullah (PBUH)

“Knowledge of Allah is my Capitol; Reason is the Root of my Faith; Love is my Foundation; Enthusiasm is my Horse; Remembrance of Allah is my Friend; Firmness is my Treasure; Sorrow is my Companion; Science is my Weapon; Patience is my Mantle; Contentment is my Booty (Prize); Poverty is my Pride; Devotion is myContinue reading “Saying of Prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullah (PBUH)”

Framing the Faith upon Action:

“Ramadhan a Sign of Rebirth”[1] [1] The above essay is edited from a Jumah Khutbah given at the Islaamic Center of Dothan, Dothan, Alabama We Begin all things With the Illustrious Names (99+1) of Allah, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِيَ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَى وَالْفُرْقَانِ فَمَن شَهِدَContinue reading Framing the Faith upon Action:

Al Qur’an and the Transformation of Self and Society

By Hassan Shabazz Building (Framing) the Faith Upon Action: “Fasting is for Allah”[1] [1] The above essay is edited from a Jumah Khutbah given at the Islaamic Center of Dothan, Dothan, Alabama We Begin all things With the Illustrious Names (99+1) of Allah, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer Dear beloved Muslims, Fasting is forContinue reading Al Qur’an and the Transformation of Self and Society

The Islamic Golden Age

The Islamic Golden Age is traditionally dated from the mid-8th century to the mid-13th century A.D. (sack of Baghdad by Hulagu, the grand-son of Genghis-Khan).[1][2] During this period, artists, engineers, scholars, poets, philosophers, geographers and traders in the Islamic world contributed to agriculture, the arts, economics, industry, law, literature, navigation, philosophy, sciences, sociology, and technology,Continue reading “The Islamic Golden Age”

Imam W. Deen Mohammed speaks on Developing Community!

“We are Muslims after our father Abraham, upon him be peace. Our hope is the hope of Abraham, the upright in nature. We are the community of Muhammed the Prophet (SAW). G-d says that He made us a community. He made Adam a man; He made a community. Also, we know that G-d made ProphetContinue reading “Imam W. Deen Mohammed speaks on Developing Community!”

Imam W. Deen Muhammed Speaks on Community Development!

“We are a community whose essential life is what? Faith! Faith in God, one God and faith in all that is established by his word. That includes Muhammad the Prophet, who lived out the message as God revealed it to him. But, as regards to our activities, we are to live the life of aContinue reading “Imam W. Deen Muhammed Speaks on Community Development!”

Imam W. Deen Mohammed on the building of (Mosques) Masaajid!

“We want mosques or Masaajid to get permission from the neighborhoods first and then go down to city hall or wherever you must go and ask permission to have the Adhan, the Call to Prayer, sounded in the immediate area. It. should be heard one, two or three blocks. Let it go over the loudspeakerContinue reading “Imam W. Deen Mohammed on the building of (Mosques) Masaajid!”