Mohammed Alam

The resilience, compassion, and contributions of Muslim communities help make our state stronger.  Tonight landmarks across the state are lit green as New York celebrates Muslim American Heritage Month.

Sylhet – Land of Light Sylhet, a land where faith shines bright, Where men of faith walked, spreading light. Shah Jalal, the noble guide, Brought truth and wisdom, none denied. The call to prayer fills the air, Echoing faith, beyond compare. Blessed land, where peace remains, A place where love and truth sustain.

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Have you ever wished to view the world from a completely new perspective? This thread on cool maps is here to blow your mind 1. Population Density in China

ELECTION NIGHT: @rickklein has more on the path to 270 electoral votes and the White House. Follow live election updates: trib.al/Xc4DOVD

After years of defaming and demonizing Muslims, Donald Trump has decided he needs Muslim votes. #USElection2024

My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development.

This is a masjid in Uzbekistan. It has 30 rooms corresponding to the 30 siparas of Holy Quran. In every room, 1 para is engraved on the walls in a beautiful script. It can be read easily while standing. Truly an amazing effort 🌹

Doppi دوپپا Opens a new tab light headdress. It has long been widespread among Uzbek people. Among the peoples of Turkestan (especially in the territory of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan) has become a kind of national clothing

2/ The beautiful turquoise & azure tile mosaics adorning mosques & Islamic architecture is a highlight of Uzbekistan. Such as the ceramic-tiled walls of Tash Khauli in Khiva; the azure tile designs on the Registan madrassas & Shah-i-Zinda in Samarkand

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20/ Tila Kari, Samarkand, Uzbekistan Commissioned a decade after the adjacent Shir Dar madrasa (1619-1636). The last, largest and most embellished structure of the famed Registan Square. It's name means ''gold-covered', referring to the decoration of its domed chamber #Ramadan

Some more random shots of the mausoleum, which does remind me of the Bibi Khanym in Samarkand.

At beautiful Registan Square, Samarkand in Uzbekistan: what a beautiful country with Over 80 percent Muslim population is secular and extremely progressive..

I need to visit Samarkand ASAP. I need to. I have to. I must to.

The beautiful turquoise of Amir Timur's Samarkand.

A beautiful shot of the Taj Mahal. Interestingly, the architectural inspiration for the Taj Mahal came from the Tomb of Amir Timur in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Samarkand.

Shah-i-Zinda is one Samarkand’s most beloved sites, which contains some of the richest tile work in the world. The magnificent architecture draws inspiration from multiple periods & styles, taking you back through time & across cultures   A thread on the beauty of Shah-i-Zinda…