|  | |  | How Injustice Can Inspire Islamic Practice in Youth By Wendy Díaz It is not a coincidence that young people feel a certain fervor when it comes to issues of injustice and inequality. In fact, their brains are hardwired to stand up for the oppressed without inhibitions, albeit sometimes harshly and stubbornly. Now that I have teenagers of my own, I see the same spark that drove me to educate myself on the reality of Muslim life. There is a reason that goes beyond being politically driven and has more to do with biology. Although adolescence is sometimes framed as a time of rebellion, developmental research suggests it is also a period of heightened moral awakening. |
| | | Quote Of the Week "I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it is for or against.” El Hajj Malcolm Shabazz. |
| |  | Juneteenth and Why It's Important By Uthman Guadalupe Juneteenth marks the day in history when slavery was abolished in all parts of the United States, on June 19th, 1865. Although Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which decreed all enslaved people free, 1865 was the year when all Confederate states were subject to the proclamation. Juneteenth has been celebrated by African Americans for many years, but was only recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, after Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. |
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| |  | The Day 200,000 Americans Took Shahada By Abu Hudhayfah Edwards In an era before livestreams, before social media, before even conference calls as we know them today, one of the largest religious transformations in American history happened through a telephone. They called it a party line. It was a shared landline system where hundreds, even thousands, could listen in simultaneously. Families gathered around receivers. Former Nation of Islam Mosques amplified the sound through speakers. Entire communities leaned in. |
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| | Quranic Inspiration "And among His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and your colors. Indeed, in that are signs for those of knowledge.” (Quran 30:22) |
| |  | Justice, Memory and the Work of Community – A Conversation By Miriam Mohamed The platform introduced him to communities across Chicagoland, throughout the United States, and around the world. Through conversations with Uyghurs, Kashmiris, Burmese Muslims, and countless others, he gained a deeper appreciation for the diverse struggles and experiences of Muslims globally. "Radio Islam expanded my worldview," he reflected. "It put me in touch with parts of the community nationwide and even globally that I had not been as familiar with." |
| | |  | Adam’s World Video: Adam And The Friendly Bully |
| | |  | | 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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