In the latter days, the sun shall rise from the West.
- Holy Prophet Muhammad
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2012_spring_cover.jpgNew Issue: Spring 2012

Aztecs & Mayans: The End of an Empire

Archeological remains point to Mayan civilization dating back as far as 2,600 B.C. Many of their pyramids and structures still stand magnificently today as a testament to their great temporal advancement, which, in many ways, parallels and rivals that of ancient Egypt.

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Highlights
Highlights

"Introduction to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community." By Falahud Din Shams. Read more

"The Radicalization of Muslims: A White Paper" By Arif Humayun.  Read more

Download the 10 Conditions of Initiation into the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community onto your Apple I-Phone

 
Leaders
Spring 2012 Leaders

huzur2.jpgA Leader who made a Difference in the World
Friday Sermon by Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (February 17, 2012)

"The Muslih Mau’ud at the young age of nineteen determined to carry out the work of the Promised Messiah(as)  and pursued this objective throughout his life selflessly and with full vigor and attention and realized success with the grace of the Almighty against all adverse mischief, machinations and plots."

2012_spring_leaders_1_1.jpgThe Mayan Calendar: Credible or Questionable? 
By Lubna Roohi Malik, JD

"There were three calendars in use during the Maya period of power. The Haab’, or the 365-day solar calendar, was used by both the Maya and Aztec civilizations. The Tzolk’in, or the 260-day calendar, was used by both the Maya and Aztec civilizations. These first two calendars only identified weeks and days, and the two calendars overlapped once every 52 years. The Tzolk’in was specifically used to designate when each god would be worshipped, in hopes of maintaining equilibrium among the many deities." 

  
 
2012_spring_leaders_2.jpgProphets Sent to the Americas
By Abdur Rahim Hubbs
 
   
The compilation of the Books of Chilam Bilam contain many reformative teachings that clearly parallel Islamic principles and themes. Though the Mayans had generally become hopelessly polytheistic, he repeatedly focused on Hunab-ku, the Unseen Lord of the Universe: “The Chacs were not gods. The only true God is our Lord God ... He created everything on earth.” (Book II, The Rise of Hunac Ceel to Power).
 
Special Items

Video "Does Sharia Law Negate Human Rights?"      

Coverage of a debate held at University College London, exploring opinions on whether Sharia law negates human rights

Featured Book: 

book_what_color_is_my_world.jpgWhat Color is My World
By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld
Review by Hasan Hakeem 
  
 All one has to do is read a few of these pages to realize that our world is painted in many different colors, one of those shining a radiant black lustre. We owe the authors a debt of gratitude for providing us with African-Americans who contributed greatly to our society. Read a review of this title in the Spring issue

 
 
Links to Attacks against Ahmadi Muslims
lahoreattack.jpgLinks to Attacks against Ahmadi Muslims
The Muslim Sunrise Team has categorized various internet links related to the May 28, 2010 terrorist attacks on Ahmadi Mosques in Lahore, Pakistan, as well as other acts of violence against Ahmadi Muslims.
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