July 16, 2008 

IIC is also proud to announce the release of the Imam Ali Information Packet. Imam Ali was the closest confidant of Prophet Muhammad, so close that the Prophet declared them to be 'brothers'. This packet is developed to help people learn about Imam Ali, even if they have little or no familiarity with Islam. (PDF Reader required)

June 24, 2008 

IIC is also proud to announce the release of the Lady Fatima Zahra Information Packet. This packet is developed to help people learn about Lady Fatima, even if they have little or no familiarity with Islam. (PDF Reader required)

The debate on destiny (Taqdeer) and the ability of a person to change it has been going on for ever. We, as Muslims, believe that our fate or destiny has been written by Almighty Allah, but how much God has empowered us to define our own destiny is always debatable. Religious leaders, philosophers and poets all have touched this subject from all sorts of angles but, for some, a clear and convincible picture is not there.

By Sehar Sabir 

 Despite being a relatively new demographic to North America, Shi’ite Muslims are flourishing in the United States and Canada. In fact, according to a census performed by the Al Huda institute and projections based upon that report, the community is growing in leaps and bounds. In 1954, a Lebanese World War II veteran organized the Federation of Islamic Association (FIA). This organization now owns its own buildings and extensive camp grounds, publishes the Muslim Star, and funds scholarships for college bound high school graduates. Since the establishment of the FIA, Shi’ite in the United States and Canada have established approximately 292 Mosques, 730 Mussallas, 750 Husseinyas, 872 societies/associations, 337 Cultural Centers, 935 elementary and secondary school classes, 83 publications, and held an impressive 1329 religious and cultural functions as early as 1995. Since then, nearly 25 annual conferences, conventions, retreats, and camps have arisen to accommodate this community, boasting large crowds, and increased attendance each year.