A fast-growing population describes themselves as “spiritual but not religious.” Dr. Shabir Ally discusses why some people describe themselves this way, what factors likely make them discontent with religious establishments and authority – and what are some solutions to the problem. – – – www.quranspeaks.com For your FREE copy of the English Quran, visit: www.quranspeaks.com/free-quran/
Why is the Quran a Miracle? – this video will aim to touch on the many different angles we can show that the Quran is a miracle sent by Allah and how we can identify it as the word of God. لم يعتبر القرآن معجزة؟ ————— As Muslims, we believe the Quran is the word … [Read more…]
Approximately 1.8 billion people in the world are Muslim. Although Islam is one of the fastest-growing religions in the world, it is also one of the most misunderstood. There are 6 main beliefs in Islam: 1. Belief in One God (the Arabic word for God is ‘Allah’) 2. Belief in all Prophets and Messengers (Including … [Read more…]
the West African Research Association (WARA) teamed up with the Boston University African Studies Center (ASC) to establish a new speaker series entitled “Rethinking Islam in West Africa: Legal, Political, and Artistic Perspectives.” The series has welcomed a number of top scholars who have significantly broadened our understandings of the depth and range of Islamic … [Read more…]
Dr. Stef Keris presents the legacy of Mansa Musa (Musa I of Mali) who was the ruler of the empire of Mali from 1312 C.E. to 1337 C.E. During his reign, Mali was one of the richest kingdoms of Africa, and Mansa Musa was among the richest individuals in the world. This episode explores the … [Read more…]
Dr. Stef Keris presents the history of the Ummayad commander Tariq Ibn Ziyad and his conquest of the Visigoths in Hispania (Andalusia) under the orders of Musa ibn Nusayr, in the year 711. Dr. Stef Keris further evidences the presence of Muslim forces on the Iberian Peninsula prior to Tariq bin Ziyad’s historic conquest in … [Read more…]
Dr. Stef Keris presents a brief overview of the history of Islam and Muslims in the Americas prior to the arrival to Christopher Columbus. This episode explores the following themes and subjects: ✔ The history of Islam in the Americas ✔ Christopher Columbus’s encounter with native Muslims in the Americas ✔ Malian expeditions to the … [Read more…]
In the seventh episode of the Candid History series, Dr. Stef Keris presents the history of Islam in East Africa through the life and legacy of the Negus of Ethiopia. This episode explores the following themes and subjects: ✔ How Islam entered the African continent in 615 C.E ✔ The legacy of Al-Najashi (Negus of … [Read more…]
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