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The Islamic Bulletin
Issue 14
Issue 14
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SEARCHING FOR MY ROOTS
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RAMADAN MUBARAK........
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EAT DATES - THEY ARE GOOD FOR YOU...............
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THE MEANING OF ISLAM
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IN MEMORY OF SHAIKH KISHK
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FROM 'LA LA" LAND TO ALLAH'S LAND
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LETTER TO CEASAR
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BIOLOGY
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SAYINGS OF THE PROPHET
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Dear Readers of the Islamic Bulletin,
With this issue we will endeavor to inform, inspire, unite, and excite our readers
for the promotion and encouragement of Islam. We hope that with Allah’s help
we will be able to increase the knowledge of new members to Islam, as well as
provide continued learning and inspiration to those born to Islam.
To the best of our abilities, we seek to provide examples and explanations of the
five pillars of Islamand various aspects of Islamic belief and practice in every issue
of the Bulletin. To this end we offer such features as
Teachings of the Prophet,
Qur’anic Miracles, Qur’anic Sciences
, and
Hadith
for your reading pleasure.
We strive to keep abreast of current affairs that directly or indirectly affect the
Muslimworld and its peoples through
IslamicWorldNews
. This includes local,
national, and international events. Our newsletter focuses strictly on Islamic
issues and does not make political statements.
Kids’ Corner
is designed for the interest and learning of children as well as
parents. You’ll also find topics of general interest such as:
Women in Islam
which focuses on women’s issues and experiences,
Cooks’ Corner
to share
with readers delicious recipes contributed by our staff and in accordance with
Islamic traditions, and
Why I Embraced Islam
to express the awe and gratitude
for Allah’s mercy of those not born to Islam but allowed to accept the beauty
of Islam into their lives.
Our many thanks to Allah for allowing us the opportunity to make this news-
letter possible. It has become popular here in the United States and read in
many foreign countries. At an Islamic School in London, England, the Bulletin
is used as part of their earning curriculum. In addition, permission was given to
a publisher in India to translate the Bulletin into other languages.
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Muslim converts in prison continues to increase. This is a very important aspect
of the newsletter, as it may be the only access some of these Muslims have to
information about Islam. Our newsletter has become very popular as a means
of dahwa (invitation) to Islam.
We realize that we have been remiss in a consistent publication of the news-
letter; not due to lack of enthusiasm but only because of financial difficulties
All of the writers and editors work voluntarily to spread and teach Islam. We
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WOMEN IN ISLAM
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STORIES OF THE SAHABAH................................... 19