Illume Media Making Waves in the Muslim Community July 26, 2007
Posted by americanmuslim in Islamic Knowledge, Muslim Businesses, Muslim Entertainment, Muslims in Multimedia, Preacher Moss, Women in Islam.trackback
Visit Illume Magazine on the web at www.illumemedia.org
What is 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 aneffort to present the beauty of Islam through web and print media.
Why Illume Magazine?
In recent years, Islam has seen an increase in attention from the mainstream media, but this attention generally presents a distorted image of Islam, which avoids addressing critical issues. The mainstream media is flooded with misinformation regarding Islam, and this is largely due to ignorance. However, the reality of the situation is that a large body of informed perspectives exists outside the mainstream. Illume Media seeks to act as an alternative media outlet for these perspectives.
Why the title, Illume?
Taking from the Prophetic Attribute, Siraajan Muneera, which means an Illuminating Lamp, Illume Magazine has been founded as an independent voice to disseminate both readily available material and original works through one medium as a means for enlightenment of the masses.
What is the philosophy behind Illume Magazine?
The organization serves to connect the hearts of the Ummah since unification is not possible without a connection. To that end, Illume Magazine looks to connect existing organizations in order to make their information available to a larger audience.
In doing so, Illume Magazine wishes to educate, invite, and enlighten humanity to the beauty of Islam and become Muslims in action regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social status, etc. This is done by providing access to resources including, but not limited to, scholarly articles, discourses, commentaries on current affairs, notification and coverage of community events in various regions and articles on personal reflection. In keeping with the idea of reaching out to a broader audience, there are spotlights on traditional foods from different cultures, forums for art and poetry, literature and restaurant reviews. In attempts to create an interactive experience, readers can view and listen to video and audio of lectures and seek answers and advice from knowledgeable experts.
“become Muslims in action regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social status, etc.”
Seems very useful magazine. Unfortunately i couldnt open the related link. I will check later
yes we have a similar magazine in the UK called ‘Emel’. It is a ‘Muslim lifestyle magazine’ which I think essentially so is Illume, which there is nothing wrong with especially as their stated aspirations are highly commendable
http://www.shadeofrahmah.blogspot.com
is this magazine still around? I havent seen updates since Sept 10 — what’s the deal?