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Author Annahita Parsan is Today’s Honoree

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Today's Honoree

About the Book: Annahita Parsan was born into a Muslim family in Iran and grew up with the simple hope of one day finding a good husband, having children, and doing some good in the world. Married and a mother … Continue reading →

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Author Nazeeh Z. Abdul-Hakeem is Today’s Honoree for Friday November 6th, 2015

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Today's Honoree

Islam in America is becoming increasingly more common. In his new book, “The Athaan in the Bull City: Building Durham’s Islamic Community,” author Nazeeh Abdul-Hakeem details the impact Black American Muslims have had on localizing Islam in Durham, North Carolina. … Continue reading →

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Imam Makram El-Amin is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Imam Makram El-Amin’s commitment to service and civic leadership has made him a pillar in the Minneapolis community. As imam of the historical Masjid An-Nur, he’s led a growing, culturally diverse congregation in his hometown to the forefront of interfaith … Continue reading →

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Coach Farhana Dhalla is Today’s Honoree

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Farhana means “happy” in Arabic. And my blood-type is B+. So in some ways I think I have always been ordained for a particular lens in which to view life. I have 2 older brothers that notoriously teased me and … Continue reading →

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