Tag: African American Muslims

• Free Audio Khutba: Da’waat Mus’tajaaba: The Supplications of the Prophet (SAWS), by Imam Luqman Ahmad

  Listen to this recording beloved, you will be amazed at the wisdom of the Prophet (SAWS) and the beauty and the depth of guidance contained in the supplications of Rasoolillah. Wal Allahul Musta’aan

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  January 25, 2013

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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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• Why Thugs Can’t Raise a Nation; The Importance of Good Parenting

  Make it your mission to be a parent or a step parent, in the true sense. Relish in it, meet it head on, accept it, value it, immerse yourself in it, work it, embrace it, grab it by the horns, greet it with enthusiasm, cherish it, be about it, face it, love it, handle it,…

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  November 13, 2012

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• Essential Tips for Raising Muslim Children of Converts, by Shaykh Luqman Ahmad

  It is important for Muslim parents to keep in mind that it is absolutely vital that you make sure that your children have a secure foundation in their deen. Giving children a foundation in their religion usually takes the entirety of their growing up under you. It is not something achieved in one sitting, one…

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  June 30, 2012

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• Fatwas and the Responsibility of Muslim Scholars in America, by Shaykh Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  Scholars of Islam are responsible for upholding the sacred trust that accompanies the acquisition of religious knowledge; which is to explain the religion clearly and concisely and not cover up any part of it.

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  May 15, 2012

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• Generational Continuity and Preserving Islam in Your Family; A Case for Maintaining Muslim Congregations. By Shaykh Luqman Ahmad

  It is arguable that the biggest problem to beset African American Muslim communities by far are that most of them are not part of communities. This is a dangerous state; especially for someone new to Islam. The basis of success for a community is enjoining upon each other truth and patience. This is best done…

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  February 26, 2012

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• African American Muslims; Making Hard Choices That Will Change Our Condition

  There is nothing we can do to change the past beloveds, but we have an opportunity before us for a better future. However, it requires that we submit wholeheartedly to the moral and liturgical principles of Islam. Changing the condition begins with the self. If there was ever a place to begin then I suggest…

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  February 2, 2012

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• Defining the American Muslim Identity

  Muslims, American or otherwise should define themselves first and foremost, in moral, or religious terms. It is nonsensical for American Muslims to attempt to formulate a singular domestic identity for American Muslims while taking Allah out of the equation

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  November 15, 2011

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• Leaderless in Muslim America by Shaykh Luqman Ahmad

  To be leaderless in Islam is simply unthinkable. The fact that it is a condition to which many of us have grown accustomed, does not mitigate its negative consequence. ….

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  January 13, 2011

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