Islam

House of Sufism (Boston)

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 27 September 2018.

Phone: 617-536-0076
Email: nimatullahisufiorder@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sufihouse.org/ http://www.nimatullahi.org
History

The Nimatullahi Order of Sufism was founded in Iran by Shah Nimatullah Wali at the end of the 14th century. Shah Nimatullah’s message became very popular and attracted disciples from across Iran because it was able to integrate the social and spiritual life of a Sufi practitioner...

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North Shore Islamic Center

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 24 July 2014.

Phone: 781-599-5552

al-Baqi Islamic Center

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 30 July 2014.

Phone: 413-732-9288

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center (Bait-ul-Nasr)

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 24 September 2018.

Phone: (978)-600-8433
Email: gs.bos@ahmadiyya.us
Website: https://www.ahmadiyya.us/chapters/69-boston-ma/85-mosque-info
[flickr_set id="72157621939103610"] History The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at (community) is a religious organization, whose point of origin stems from a 19th century Islamic revivalist movement in the Punjab region of South Asia. In 1889, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad proclaimed himself... Read more about Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center (Bait-ul-Nasr)

Islamic Center of New England at Quincy

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 29 June 2018.

Phone: 617-479-8341
Email: icne_email@icne.net
Website: http://www.icne.net/
  History Muslim immigrants began meeting in the 1930s on South Street in Quincy. In 1962, the community had grown sufficiently to begin building an Islamic center. The Center has been a fixture in suburban Quincy since its completion in 1964. Description Today, up to 5,000 people participate in the two major feast days:... Read more about Islamic Center of New England at Quincy

Hate Engulfs Christians In Pakistan

August 2, 2009

Author: Sabrina Tavernise

Source: The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/03/world/asia/03pstan.html?emc=tnt&tntemail0=y

The blistered black walls of the Hameed family’s bedroom tell of an unspeakable crime. Seven family members died here on Saturday, six of them burned to death by a mob that had broken into their house and shot the grandfather dead, just because they were Christian.

The family...

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Imam Runs to Become Member Of Detroit City Council

July 31, 2009

Author: David Grant

Source: Examiner.com

Wire Service: AP

http://www.examiner.com/a-2144903~Imam_runs_to_become_member_of_Detroit_City_Council.html

City Council candidate Imam Abdullah el-Amin says he came to the Islamic faith because "it let me know about the human being."

It's this perspective - regardless of its religious origin - that he thinks is sorely needed on a...

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Egypt: Christian-Muslim Tensions Rise

July 30, 2009

Author: Staff Writer

Source: AllAfrica.com

Wire Service:

A handful of recent clashes between Muslims and Christians has again raised the spectre of sectarian discord in Egypt. The incidents, though relatively minor, highlight longstanding tensions between the country's Muslim majority and its Christian minority.

"As long as Egypt's Christian community...

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Islamic School Ban Sparks Protest

July 27, 2009

Author: Phil Mercer

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8169871.stm

Hundreds of people have protested against a government's decision to scrap plans to build an Islamic school in Australia's biggest city, Sydney.

Parents and prospective students have said the decision was unfair and racist.

Islamic groups have insisted that the Muslim community in Australia, which is comparatively young and fast-growing, needs...

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Muslims Welcome Police Scarf Move

July 27, 2009

Author: Staff Writer

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/somerset/8171151.stm

Avon and Somerset Police is issuing head coverings to its female officers so they can enter mosques.

The force says the move will help its officers respect Muslim religious customs while carrying out their job.

The garments, designed to match the force's uniform, were designed in consultation with Muslim groups.

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