Schools and Islam

This article poses a good question. How is Islam presented in schools?

We Are The World

We defintely need to train more Muslims to interact with people of other faiths better.

Islam=Planet of the Arabs

Many people still believe that Islam is reflected in the Arab tribalistic behavior. We need to remind ourselves and others that not all Arabs are Muslims and that the Majority of Muslims are Not Arabs. I still have much love for my Arab brothers and sisters though.

Imam Siraj Wahaj

Imam Siraj Wahaj appears to be one of the voices of Muslim Americans and Islam in America. Along with other Imams like Hamza Yusef, Zaid Shakir, and a few others they offer our unique flavor of Islam. Yes there are different flavors of Islam. Look at how Islam in Gulf is different than North Africa, India, Turkey, Asia, and other parts of Africa. They are all valid, so our flavor would be no less valid. Takbeer!!!

Another Headscarf Hub Bub

Another sister dealing with headscarf drama from the man!

El Haj Congressman Ellison

Congressman Ellison can now add El Haj to his list titles and accomplishments.

Islamic Schools

It feels my heart with joy to hear of new Islamic Schools being opened. However, it is very important that the schools emphasize the academic curriculum as much as the Islamic studies. Otherwise, the students will be at a disadvantage when they compete for jobs and scholarships.

Isolated

I am not trying to gloat, but the writing is on the wall. It appears in the global banking crisis "Islamic Banks are largely isolated". I'm just saying.

Muslim Chaplin at the Home of the Blue Devils

This could not have been easy. Especially, in the bible belt.

Muslims Feeding the Needy

Now this is what we should be doing all year long.

Normally, I dislike dialouges at Christmas time when other religions, especially Islam, are highlighted to show how much they have in common with Christianity & Christmas and how non-foreign they really are. This article does a decent job of show a balance image of Islam against the "see how much it is like Christianity" tone of the article.

The Black Mosque of Las Vegas

I don't like the whole Black Mosque, Arab Mosque, Pakistani or Bosinian Mosque thing that goes on, but here is an interesting article.

Virtual Muslims

When you saw Virtual Muslims you probably thought of the Samir or Myriam the dresses like a Brent or Becky. That isn't the case. Some enterprising brothers and sisters have a created a Muslim version of Second Life.

Too Hot In The Kitchen

These four Putzes decided to name their band the "Muslims". What they didn't count on was all of the "complications" that come with being a Muslim in America. Then again they may have used it as a publicity stunt. Yeah, being a Muslim in this society isn't as easy as you thought!

New Day

Now that Mr. Obama is calling the shots, he says that he wants to reach out to the Muslim world. Cautiously optimistic.

Sunni Shia Debate 2009

The article isn't in Time (the picture fit this post), but the article addresses some points that are lost to some Non-Muslims and Muslims alike.

No Respect for the Dead

Apparently some people have no line that they won't cross. The upside to this story is that this is something that they will have to truly account for in the grave or in the next life.

Extreme Makeover "Saudi Style"

Word on the street is that the area around the Kabaa is getting a makeover Saudi style; to include luxury hotels and skyscrapers. Is this really what was missing from the area around the Kabba?Luxury hotels and skyscrapers? Really??

Islam Trumps Everything Else

If you have been following this blog for any amount of time, then you know that one of my pet peeves is the mistreatment of women. Another pet peeve is the mistreatment of women and then trying to use Islam to justify it or following tribalistic customs that CAN NOT SUPER CEDE ISLAM. Rape and murder? I pose this question to anyone who believes in honor killings. Where is rape justified in the Qu'ran or hadeeth? Show me!

Everybody Loves Obama

Contrary to popular belief, Barack Obama is not a Muslim. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. He is who who is and that's fine. The problem is that I feel that any people especially Muslims are pinning their hopes and desires on someone who is not only not Muslim,b but goes out of his way to disassociate with Muslims. Give him time, then we will learn who he is as a person. he can be a descent person and not be Muslim. Give him time.