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Sister Clara Muhammad is born
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History of Islam and Muslims in America America's Islamic Heritage Museum opened to the public on April 30, 2011. Our exhibits are empowering and insightful.
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Located in Washington, DC it is a continuation of the traveling exhibition, Collections and Stories of American Muslims (CSAM) which was established as a non-profit in 1996. Before opening the museum, CSAM traveled domestically and internationally to better inform the public of the early and continued presence of Muslims in America. Throughout American history Islam and Muslims has always been pre
sent as a culture with religious influence. Muslims of various backgrounds have come to these shores in successive waves since the earliest navigators up until present day. The goal of America's Islamic Heritage Museum is to collect and preserve those stories for posterity. The exhibits bring to life America's rich Islamic heritage with some eye opening photographs, documents, and objects, which reflect America's rich culture diversity connecting Muslims to early America. They are great educational tools for the public.
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🌙 **Islamic Heritage Month - October Virtual Programming** 🌙
Dear community,
In honor of Islamic Heritage Month this October, we are excited to present a series of insightful virtual events that highlight significant facets of our rich history.
**Scheduled Events:**
1️⃣ **Exploring The Gullah Geechee Lowcountry Historical Sites and Museums**
With Historian & Curator, Amir Muhammad
2️⃣ **Islam and Muslims: From West Africa to America**
An enlightening presentation by Amir Muhammad that chronicles the vibrant history and enduring legacy of how Islam transitioned to America.
3️⃣ **Continuation: Islam and Muslims From West Africa to America**
🗓️ [Reserve Your Spot](http://www.aihmuseum.org/calendar)
We invite you to join us in this journey of discovery. For a detailed schedule and to save these events to your calendar, please visit:(http://www.aihmuseum.org/calendar)
Your presence would greatly enrich our collective learning.
Warm regards,
America's Islamic Heritage Museum
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November 2nd 1899 Clara Muhammad FINAL
Sister Clara Muhammad is born
the legacy of the U.S.'s very first mosque, built by Syrian Muslims, and the heartfelt struggle to preserve its historical essence.
On this day: A prince amongst slaves writes to freedom
On this day: A prince amongst slaves writes to freedom #islamicheritagemonth
On This Day: Imam Jamil El Amin is born
On This Day: Imam Jamil El Amin is born #islamicheritagemonth
On This Day: First Caucasian Convert, Alexander Webb Dies:
On This Day: First Caucasian Convert, Alexander Webb Dies: #islamicheritagemonth
A Quran and the Bible on the bookshelf in a home of one of the first Arab American Muslim Communities
Imam Qasim Program 1_1
Imam Qasim Ahmed Program 2
Imam Qasim Program 1
Imam Qasim Ahmed Program 1
Round Table Discussion about the Nation of Islam_ and the transitional years.
Round Table Discussion about the Nation of Islam, and the transitional years
Richard Hassan
Pioneer Richard Hassan
History of Muslims in North Dakota
History of Muslims in North Dakota
Story of Sapelo Island Featuring: Author, Scholar, Muhammed Abdullah Al_Ahari
Story of Sapelo Island Featuring: Author, Scholar, Muhammed Abdullah Al_Ahari
RAMADAN IN THE 1800S
Ramadan in the 1800s and the Museum App with Amir Muhammad and Khalil Ismail
Behind The Writer Featuring Muslim Romance Writer: Layla Poulus
Behind The Art Feat. MISSUNDASTOOD
Muslim Women in History 2 with Iesha Prime
The Importance of Muslim Women in History Part 1
Introducing Muslims in the 1800s, EXCLUSIVELY FOUND IN OUR FREE MOBILE APP
Early Followers of Elijah Muhammad
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Iesha Prime Speaks on the feminine essence and Islam
"Sayed Abdul-Hadi Pioneering member of the Dar community of Philadelphia"
Sayed Abdul Hadi helped open the first Dar Masjid in Philadelphia. He talks on taking Shahadah with the founder of the Dar, his brother being in the last poets, meeting Malcolm X and more!!!
Dr. Imam Abdullah Hakim Quick - Muslims in Caribbean & South America
Dr. Imam Abdullah Hakim Quick explores the history of Muslims in the Caribbean and South America at the "Know Thyself: The History & Narratives of the Presence of Muslims in the Americas" conference on July 20, 2019. Introduction by Imam Yasin Dwyer.
The Pioneers of the Sunnah in America by Sons of Hesham Jaaber
"The Jaaber Family presents a compelling program on early Sunni Islam and who the pioneers in Islamic History were Featuring: Sons of Heshaam Jaaber Sh. Muhammad Jaaber : Executive Director of BIMA, Author of Color Me Muslim Sh. Ali Jaaber : Imam of Masjid Darul Islam, Co-Coordinator for Jumuah on Capitol Hill Grandsons of Heshaam Jaaber Ustaadh Yusuf Jaaber : Executive Director of Arabic Language Institute and Co-Founder of House of Wisdom Ibrahim Jaaber : Poet, Author, Former Pro Baller, Founder of Color Me Muslim"
Early Sunni Muslims with Professor Rasul Miller
Professor Rasul Miller, discusses early Sunni Muslims of New York and others.
The History of Hametic People
The History of Hametic People presented by Museum President Amir Muhammad
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Remember Muslim American War Veterans on November 11th
On November 9th 1846 the first recorded Caucasion Muslim in America is born
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November 2nd 1899 Clara Muhammad FINAL
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Imam Qasim Ahmed Program 2
Imam Qasim Ahmed Program 1
Round Table Discussion about the Nation of Islam, and the transitional years
Pioneer Richard Hassan
History of Muslims in North Dakota
Story of Sapelo Island Featuring: Author, Scholar, Muhammed Abdullah Al_Ahari
Eid Mubarak
May Allah accept your Ramadan fast and reward you with peace and success.
Yesterday, I was blessed to share an Id celebration first with my community and then at the White House. Over the years I’ve been blessed to attend many White House Id celebrations from the first one held in 1996 hosted by the First Lady Hillary Clinton, to President Bush, President Obama, and now President Biden. And never have I been so proud that my community of African-American Muslims was not only among the guest at the event, but we were at the table as Imam Talib Shareef shared a few words, a prayer, and introduce the President of the United States Joe Biden.
President Biden in his speech at the Id celebration quoted the words of Thomas Jefferson, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men (and women) are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” He said that America is back to moving toward a more perfect union and that his administration will and does reflect America's true diversity. He also reminded us about some of our common beliefs and practice, that as a practicing Catholic he fast for 40 days during Lent, and of the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
For me, it was also so great to see so many of my Muslim friends from ISNA, the ADAMS Center, Islamic Relief USA, elected officials, and Muslim TV news personalities.
May Allah accept your Ramadan fast and reward you with peace and success.
Yesterday, I was blessed to share an Id celebration first with my community and then at the White House. Over the years I’ve been blessed to attend many White House Id celebrations from the first one held in 1996 hosted by the First Lady Hillary Clinton, to President Bush, President Obama, and now President Biden. And never have I been so proud that my community of African-American Muslims was not only among the guest at the event, but we were at the table as Imam Talib Shareef shared a few words, a prayer, and introduce the President of the United States Joe Biden.
President Biden in his speech at the Id celebration quoted the words of Thomas Jefferson, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men (and women) are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” He said that America is back to moving toward a more perfect union and that his administration will and does reflect America's true diversity. He also reminded us about some of our common beliefs and practice, that as a practicing Catholic he fast for 40 days during Lent, and of the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
For me, it was also so great to see so many of my Muslim friends from ISNA, the ADAMS Center, Islamic Relief USA, elected officials, and Muslim TV news personalities.
AIHM Press Release and Donation Request - https://mailchi.mp/930307e1db5a/aihm-press-release-and-donation-request
Ramadan in the 1800s
and the Museum App with
Amir Muhammad and Khalil Ismail
and the Museum App with
Amir Muhammad and Khalil Ismail
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