The Queens Courier: Women’s Shelter Opens in Jamaica
BY MITKO GRIGORO, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 In an attempt to alleviate the problems of homelessness and poverty in the community, a new temporary housing unit for women is opening its doors in Jamaica.
WhyIslam to Distribute Free Qurans at the LA Times Festival of Books
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— WhyIslam-Southern California to Hand out Free Qurans at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books LOS ANGELES, California (April 22,2008) – WhyIslam, a project of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) will be handing out free Qurans at this weekend’s Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the […]
Hakeem Olajuwon Elected to Hall of Fame
The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) congratulates Brother Hakeem Olajuwon, a devout Muslim, on his election to the Basketball Hall of Fame. In the past, Br. Hakeem has openly made known that he is a practicing Muslim. He fasted during Ramadan despite facing dehydration in intense match ups. He stayed out on the […]
Being American — and Muslim
By Shireen Khan, TIME Magazine It was evening rush hour in New York City. 42nd St. was packed, and I was hoping I would make the bus. His voice came out of the crowd. “Take that rag off!” Huh?