Super Bowl champion Harris talks about his conversion to Islam
Before he was an All-American offensive lineman in high school, a standout at the University of Notre Dame, an NFL draft pick and now a Super Bowl champion with the […]
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Harris helps Broncos to Super Bowl victory
In the two-week buildup to Super Bowl 50, the narratives of two central characters dominated the media coverage: The age and impending retirement of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, and […]
Athletes and activism: When does ignorance become intolerable?
At the masjid on a recent Friday, they talked about priorities. The context of this khutba was that while plenty of Muslims manage to make time for leisure, not enough […]
Eight sports figures among ‘The Muslim 500’
The 2016 edition of “The Muslim 500,” an annual list of the world’s most influential Muslim men and women compiled by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan, includes […]
Oman goalkeeper Al-Habsi opens soccer school
The third pillar of Islam is zakat, an obligatory charity given by Muslims who can afford it to community members in need. It is said that just as ablutions purify […]
Tunisia’s Ghribi rewarded for career year on the track
Habiba Ghribi, a Muslim track and field star from Tunisia, capped a stellar 2015 campaign by being named Arab Female Athlete of the Year by the Arab Sports Journalists Union. […]
Video: Salomon Kalou highlights
Some of the best soccer in the world is played in Germany. Led by a star-studded lineup that includes Muslim star midfielder Mesut Ozil, the German men’s national team is […]
