To say that the media are a powerful tool when it comes to shaping public opinion is not a new and well-proven argument. The media – newspapers, radio, television, the internet, social networks – have evolved as the technology that supports them has evolved to become practically omnipresent. What constitutes a media outlet and how they have changed their fundamental …
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Qur’an Tafsir Class – Surat al Fatihah, Part 1 (Audio)
Tafsir class (commentary and explanation of the Qur’an), given by Imam Hajj Abdel Ghani Melara, in which he explains the tafsir, based on several of the recognized commentators. (1) In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate. (2) Praise to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. (3) The Merciful, the Compassionate. (4) King of the Day of Retribution. (5) …
Read More »Khutba: This is My straight path. (Audio Spanish/Arabic – 09.11.18)
Jutba of the Jumua: This is My Straight Path. This is My straight path. Follow Him! And do not follow the different ways, for that would separate you and turn you away from His way. That is what you are entrusted with so that you may keep yourselves. (6:153) Delivered on Friday, November 9, 2018 by Imam Hajj Abdel Ghani …
Read More »Restarting of the lessons on the tafsir of the Quran
On Monday, November 12th, the tafsir classes (commentary and explanation of the Qur’an), taught by Ustadh Hajj Abdel Ghani Melara, will restart. In this lessons Ustadh Hajj Abdel Ghani Melara explains the tafsir different ayat, based upon several of the recognized mufassirin. The classes are to everyone and take place on Mondays between the Maghrib and Isha prayers. This is a unique …
Read More »Khutba on Trust, Truth, and Belief
In the world we live in we are constantly bombarded with information from many different sources: television, press, social media, conversations with peers, friends and family or what we have learned from teachers and men and women of knowledge and study. And this information is often contradictory, so how do we know what to believe? On what basis do we …
Read More »Approach to Islamophobia: Political or Religious Ideology?, José Sarria
I want to begin my participation in this table with a quote that belongs to our Cordovan philosopher Abu-l Walid Muhammad ibn Rush, better known as Averroes: “Ignorance leads to fear, fear leads to hatred, hatred leads to violence. Here is the equation” Phobia is, according to the dictionary of the RAE: “The exaggerated aversion to someone or something”. That …
Read More »III Dialogue Amongst Cultures Round Table
On Saturday, November 3rd, the third “Dialogue between cultures” round table, organized by the Intercultural Women’s association of Andalusia (ASIA) was held at the headquarters of the Association Claver, in Seville. The event was attended by Farid Aoulouha, General Consul of the Kingdom of Morocco; Luis Vargas, General Director of immigration policy; Mrs. Isabel Romero, director director of the Halal Institute; José …
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