About

This blog chronicles the creation of the Light of Islam Bookstore, a nonprofit bookstore whose mission is to provide the Houston-area community with accurate and accessible information about Islam and Muslims. Find out more at http://www.light-of-islam.org/.

4 Responses to “About”

  1. Javed Ali Says:

    Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 8:19 am

    Assalamu Alaykum.

    We would like to invite you to be a participant in Illume Magazine.

    Illume Magazine is an independent media publication that aims to connect to the peoples of America and to the global electronic community in an effort to present the beauty of Islam through web and print media. You may visit our website at http://www.illumemedia.org.

    Illume magzine was conceived from the Prophetic Attribute, Siraajan Muneera. Illume aims to connect to the Ummah on all levels of humanity. A monthly newsmagazine is published in tabloid format with original work and/or previously published work with consent of the author(s). We also serve as an outlet for organizations to connect to each other, and to the public.

    If you would like to accept this invitation to participate, please contact Javed Ali at 510.386.1171 or email at info@illumemedia.org

    May Allah swt reward your efforts in this world and in the HereAfter.

    Jazakh Allah Khairun.

    Sincerely,

    Javed Ali.

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  2. Irving Says:

    Friday, February 8, 2008 at 11:49 am

    Salaam Dear Sister Ruth:

    I cannot find an email address so I will leave this announcement about a Muslim Newspaper that has opened offices in Houston here, and you can delete it if you wish. But you should contact them, go to their party, and invite them to yours :)

    Asalaam alaikum,

    I am proud to announce that Iqra Newspaper has moved into a new office
    in the South West part of Houston, ( Deen Media Inc. (Iqra) 10101 Harwin Dr.
    Suite 345, Houston TX 77036)

    We would like to serve our community in the most professional way
    possible.
    We will be sending out invitations for an open house soon. If you are
    interested in attending, please send request to

    contact@deenmedia.com | “Open House” (please place this in the
    subject section), You will need to give us your full name, full
    mailing address, telephone number and e-mail.

    Here is a announcement we are working on.
    It may sound a little corny but it this comes from the heart
    (we will fine tune this, any ideas please let us know)What would be a
    good title?

    Iqra’s story is one that will remind you of the 1954 children’s novel
    “The Little Engine That Could.” It is about humble beginnings and
    triumphant endings.

    The newspaper started in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was the first of
    its kind in the Crescent City, and perhaps in the entire state of
    Louisiana. Iqra’s support increased tremendously after the 2nd
    edition was been published, and a local NBC affiliate ran a story on
    the newspaper and founder (February 2005). Feel good stories about
    Muslims were exceptions and not the norm. That was a huge
    accomplishment considering the paper was not even a year old.

    The third edition was just around the corner- and then came Katrina,
    the hurricane of the century. The only remnants of the newspaper
    was what the founder, Cara Karema Harpole was able to take with her
    out of the city .

    Houston’s arrival was by necessity and divine intervention. The
    paper’s future was doubtful to many, but to Karema, it was just
    another test of faith. She was in limbo for over 2 months, but soon
    got back on her feet. Amatullah Abdullah, (managing director) was in
    India at this point working in the background. It was determined
    that the paper would keep an online presence at this stage. The
    website gained many hits as Iqra’s Katrina story “The Eye of The
    Storm” was circulated around the world, from Egypt to the UK.

    Who would have thought that so much good could have come out of such a
    tragedy?

    Two years later Iqra! Newspaper established a permanent presence in
    Houston, Texas.

    Moving into an office is a huge accomplishment when considering its
    humble beginnings. It takes a lot of faith and will power to make
    such a commitment.

    The organization, Deen Media Inc. (the parent company of Iqra
    Newspaper) was incorporated and expanded its operations to include
    audio, video, marketing consulting in addition to publishing. An open
    house has been schedule for the end of the month (by invitation only).
    For more information, do not hesitate to call.

    (713) 778-0494

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  3. ella Says:

    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    i was told that there is going to be a carnival at the bear creek masjid. and if there is can u let me know when and other information about it because i couldn’t find anything about it on your main website page.

    Thank you

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  4. ruth nasrullah Says:

    Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 11:36 am

    The carnival I mention in my blog was several months ago, and I only mentioned it because Light of Islam had a table there. You’d have to contact the Bear Creek masjid directly to find out about their activities. But thanks for reading!

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