Yearly Archives: 2016

Ali remembered in prayer as an icon who pushed for unity

Memorable images of Muhammad Ali in Kentucky. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”1″ gal_title=”Mohamed Ali”] BY BRUCE SCHREINER AND CLAIRE GALOFARO Associated Press LOUISVILLE, KY. As the faithful chanted a Muslim prayer in unison, dignitaries and fans stood shoulder to shoulder to honor a man who used his celebrity to push for peace among races, religions and cultures. On phones and screens around the …

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Muslim rule and compass: the magic of Islamic geometric design

Islamic craftsmen turned geometry into an art form because pictures of people were not allowed in holy places. Dutchman Eric Broug – who lives in the north of England – has become a global ambassador for this design style. Here he explains why it fascinates him, and gives a step-by-step guide for a tiling of stars To paraphrase Monty Python, …

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Muhammad Ali: The Face of ‘Real Islam’

At a time when Muslims in the US are facing scorn and bigotry, the boxing legend is remembered as the face of Islam. At a time when Muslims in America are facing scorn and bigotry, the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali should be remembered as the true, peaceful face of Islam, residents of his home town say. Hundreds of people …

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