Author Archives: Umm Qirfa

ISWM’s Mohammed Ali Hazratji – the search for Meaning in the Face of Evil

Dr. Mohammed Ali Hazratji recently accepted an invitation to meet with Jews, Christians, Buddhists, and even an American Indian to illuminate their discussion on ‘Meaning in the Face of Evil.

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Mark Clinton defends the right of thugs to “try to shut you up, even if you don’t like it” at UMass protest for Free Speech

It appears that Holyoke Community College Professor Mark Clinton is more concerned about the rights of people who want to intimidate others and ‘shut them up’, than the rights of people to express their beliefs and speak freely and safely … Continue reading

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Late store owner Bashir Ahamed leaves oriental rug to church to help it raise money

By FRED CONTRADA fcontrada@repub.com (mailto:fcontrada@repub.com ) NORTHAMPTON – Basha is gone, but his rugs are still working their magic. First Churches of Northampton is hoping to augment its capital campaign by holding a drawing on Sunday featuring a 9-by-13-foot Bukhara … Continue reading

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Table talk – Ramadan in Amherst

Table Talk: Ramadan, By CLAIRE HOPLEY – Published on September 05, 2008

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Veggie farm springs up from Muslim man’s deferred dream | GazetteNET

AMHERST – You could say that Pakistan native Mohammad Idrees has made lemonade out of lemons.

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New Yorker magazine cover offends local Muslims

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (abc40) — The cover of The New Yorker magazine has created a political firestorm. It shows Barack Obama in the Oval Office wearing Muslim garb. The New Yorker says it is political satire. But locally, members of the … Continue reading

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Vandals target Islamic Center

Vandals target Islamic Center April 3, 2008 By ISWM Thursday, April 03, 2008 By ANGELA CARBONE acarbone@repub.com WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Islamic Center of Western Massachusetts has recently been the target of three attacks. On March 21, the windows and windshield … Continue reading

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Islamic Center vigil draws 150

Islamic Center vigil draws 150 April 3, 2008 By ISWM By ANGELA CARBONE acarbone@repub.com Published: Thursday, April 03, 2008, 9:00 PM WEST SPRINGFIELD – People of different faiths gathered in front of the Islamic Center this evening to express support and … Continue reading

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Basha’s Islamic Museum reflects heritage

Museum reflects Islamic heritage Saturday, June 23, 2007 By FRED CONTRADA fcontrada@repub.com NORTHAMPTON – If you are interested in Islam, you might get some insights into the religion at the Islamic Arts and Crafts Museum of America. With proprietor Bashir … Continue reading

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Amherst College Chaplain Mohammed Abdelaal – Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue

Hampshire mosque Chaplain Mohammed Abdelaal’s Interfaith Outreach efforts demonstrate his commitment to his mission.  The Islamic Chaplaincy Program teaches its graduates that … Although chaplains often provide religious services for members of their own faith communities, the main role of … Continue reading

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