Category: American Muslim identity

• Racial Politics in Muslim America, by Imam Luqman Ahmad

  The issue of racial and ethnic division, in a pluralistic society like the United States in one of the most difficult issues of our time. Many of are afraid to even talk about it, let alone face it head on. However, our time on this planet is short.

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  November 23, 2013

  American Muslim identity, American Muslims, Islam, Islam in America, Islamic Law Issues, Muslim converts, Muslim Morality, Muslim Peoples, racial politics

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• The Islamic Ruling Regarding Celebrating Thanksgiving Day, by Shaykh Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  Thus, it is our view that scholars, who are not intimately informed about people’s daily lives, and exchanges with their environments, cannot and should not, attempt to micro-manage people’s interactive navigations through life, as they pursue the religious ideals and values for which God holds them accountable.

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  November 20, 2013

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• Audio Khutba: Call Yourselves into Account Before You Are Called into Account, by Imam Luqman Ahmad

  It is an expectation from Allah that the Muslim Ummah police itself and call itself into account, and that we as a ummah, stand up for what is right.

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  October 6, 2013

  Allah, American Muslim identity, American Muslims, Aqeedah, Islam, Islam in America, Islamic Law Issues, Muslim converts, Muslim Morality, Muslim Peoples

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• The Alcohol, Crack Pipe and Lottery Ticket Da’wah, By Imam Luqman Ahmad

  

  As one young Muslim put it; “here we are on one corner, inviting people to Islam and explaining to them the morality of Islam, and the detriment of a 40 ounce drinking, weed smoking, crack smoking lifestyle, while there is a Muslim business on the other corner selling them everything they need to partake in…

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  September 8, 2013

  Alcohol consumption, American Muslim identity, American Muslims, beerv and wine, Islam, Islam in America, Muslim converts, Muslim Morality, Muslim Peoples

  Alcohol, converts, drug addiction, drugs, Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad, Imam Luqman Ahmad, Islam in America, Muslim Americans, Muslim owned liquor stores, Muslim selling alcohol, Muslims in America, Muslims in the inner cities, Shaykh Luqman Ahmad

• New Book Release! The Devil’s Deception of the Modern-Day Salafiyyah Sect, by Imam Luqman Ahmad

  A detailed analysis of the Modern Day Salafi Sect, their beliefs, practices and influences upon the religious framework of Muslim America. In particular, the indigenous American Muslim population.

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  February 15, 2013

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• Audio Khutba: The Keys to Mental and Emotional Health from The Quran and the Sunna, Part Three, by Imam Luqman Ahmad

  This khutba deals with using Quran, du’aa and thikr to mitigate mental and emotional imbalance., click on the link to this khutba to ;listen wa Allahul Musta’aan.

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  January 5, 2013

  American Muslim identity, emotional health, Emotional state, Faith, mental health, Mental state, Mulim ethics, Muslim converts, Muslim mental health, Religion, Sanity, Satan, Spirituality, The Devil, The Shaitan, Uncategorized

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• Audio Khutba: The Keys to Mental and Emotional Health from The Quran and the Sunna, Part Two, by Imam Luqman Ahmad

  Mental and emotional wellbeing are two important elements necessary for one’s Islam to be healthy and morally functional. Many times, mental and emotional imbalances are spiritual ailments and the Quran and the sunna are full of directives for how to achieve mental and emotional health.

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  December 30, 2012

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• A guide for Muslim converts: How to give your children a strong moral foundation, by Shaykh Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  There are so many aspects of deen that children grow up and know nothing about. Whether it is family issues, moral value issues, character issues, adaab issues, belief issues, fiqh issues, social issues, or simple lifestyle issues upon which Allah and His Messenger have rendered guidance. The idea is to pass the deen down to…

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  December 7, 2012

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• The Islamic Ruling regarding Celebrating Thanksgiving Day by Shaykh Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  Contrary to some opinions, there is nothing in the Book or in the sunna of the Prophet (SAWS) that prohibits a person from being an American, living like an American, behaving like an American or engaging in American culture, as long as the lifestyle, behavior or actions do not contradict the Book of Allah, or…

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  November 21, 2012

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• 77 principles from the Quran and the Sunna, that supports stability in your life. By Imam Luqman Ahmad.

  seventy-seven principles, from the Quran and from the sunna of our Prophet (SAWS) that will aid the Muslim in restoring and maintaining steadiness in his or her life. If you are experiencing instability in your life; then practicing these principles will help you in sha Allah.

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  November 20, 2012

  Allah, American Muslim identity, Mulim ethics, Muslim converts, Religion, Stability

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