|  | |  | Freedom & liberty require struggle By Imam Malik Mujahid Two hundred and fifty years ago, in 1776, Thomas Jefferson and the signers of the Declaration of Independence asserted that all men were created equal and granted unalienable rights. However, a declaration means little on its own. It took six years of war with the superpower of the world at the time, Britain, along with seven years of conflict over taxes, as well as battles over the rights of states and individual liberties, before the constitution was ratified in 1789. That was with ten amendments to guarantee fundamental rights, including freedom of religion, speech, and press, the right to trial by jury, and other protections against government abuse of citizens. |
| | | Quote Of the Week “We, the People, recognize that we have responsibilities as well as rights; that our destinies are bound together; that a freedom which only asks what’s in it for me, a freedom without a commitment to others, a freedom without love or charity or duty or patriotism, is unworthy of our founding ideals, and those who died in their defense.” Barack Obama |
| |  | A Timeline of Islam in America: Helping Children Discover Their History By Wendy Díaz Today, an estimated 4.5 million Muslims live in the United States, and that number continues to increase. According to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), hundreds of Muslim elected officials serve in local and state governments nationwide, alongside four Muslims in the U.S. Congress.2 Although the American Muslim community is younger than many other religious communities, it is also one of the nation's most diverse and fastest growing. However, this vibrant community did not emerge overnight, and Islam’s presence on the North American continent is nothing new. Its story began long before the United States declared its independence, and there is perhaps no better way to trace its development than through a timeline. |
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| |  | The Moroccan Slave Who May Have Been America’s First Muslim Explorer By Abu Hudhayfah Edwards By the time most Americans learn about the “exploration” of North America, the story usually sounds familiar. European ships. Spanish armor. Christian missionaries. Conquistadors planting flags into unknown soil. |
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| | Hadith Inspiration Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A day of just leadership is better than sixty years of worship, and a legal limit properly established in the land is more pure for it than forty days of rain.” al-Sunan al-Kubrá 16139 (Hasan) |
| |  | Justice, Memory and the Work of Community – A Conversation By Staff Writer While summer is normally a time for leisure and vacationing, it shouldn't mean letting our guard down when it comes to various dangers. Skin cancer, water safety and protection from severe weather are some areas we should be paying attention to. Below are some tips for handling some summer dangers. |
| | |  | Adam’s World Video: One Big Family |
| | |  | | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same. |
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