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When Unity is Long Overdue

Arab and South Asian Muslims in the U.S. are discovering a slighted brother in their fight for civil rights: Black Muslims.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Civil Rights, group, civil rights era, immigrant community, civil rights experience, annual convention, Cooperation, advocacy groups, immigrant brothers dont

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2008

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, black religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today's most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

In black communities, religious leaders have historically occupied a powerful position as gurus, advocates, stewards and preachers. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008.

Related Topics: Faiths, African-American, Black Americans, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations

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Discussions - Mini Boards Index

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Extremism in Our Own Communities?

With the terrorist plot playing on U.S. soil, what does that reveal of American-Muslims' susceptibility to radical Islam?

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, jebril, Mosque, mosque officials, American policies, Muslims, homegrown terrorists, extremist rhetoric, Muslim, Dual Consciousness, Canadian government

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Crusading for Modern Islamic Art

Beyond calligraphy, geometric designs and classic Islamic poetry, there's Wajahat Ali, who with his new play "The Domestic Crusaders" is rewriting the book on what is modern Islamic art.

 

Kareem Salama

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A Muslim's Unique Take on Country Music

In the genre of country music, Muslim musician Kareem Salama has found his niche. But he doesn't sing "Allah" with a guitar and a cowboy hat, he just sings of faith.

Related Topics: Islam, Musicians, Muslim, Muslim American, Country Music, Music, cowboy hat, country music album, country music fan, Album, authentic American art, Music Industry, Music Video, Kareem Salamas

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Voices of Muslim Faith

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Muslim Faith

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