The Usman family is the first Muslim family aided by the Christian philanthropic organization, Habitat for Humanity International. "I’m very devoted to helping families become homeowners," said Chaplain Sheryl Faulk of MemorialCare, which worked in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity on the project. "I feel blessed that we can empower them to reach for their goals."

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. – On Oct. 10, 2007, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor became the first Malaysian to go to space. The Muslim astronaut was also the first to fast and celebrate Eid in space.

"Ever since I was 10, I’ve wanted to go to space, to know what it’s like out there," Shukor said.

Muszaphar Shukor

"The board of trustees is doing its utmost to get the rent paid on time," said Abdul-Rahman Obeid, a school board member. "We’ve paid more than $64,000, and we’re behind by $13,000."

At the height of his career, Jamshed turned his back on the world of glitz and glamour and devoted himself to Islam. The former singer for the group Vital Signs performed beautiful nasheeds in his native Urdu language, interspersed with little anecdotes in Urdu and English describing various stops along his personal journey. Jamshed kept the audience’s attention for an entertaining and inspirational two hours.

The event was held in hopes of encouraging members of the Asian community to vote and become more aware of the candidates’ views on issues that were pertinent to them.