Archive for December, 2013
Being Jihad
Happy 1 year anniversary, #MyJihad. Please take time to watch this piece. Happy New Year! #MyJihad Public Education Campaign: Reflecting on one year for #MyJihad, this video puts ‘jihad’ in a different light and showcases different people whose name is Jihad. “It’s important for muslims to tell their own narrative- because if they don’t, others […]
Open Your Eyes to the Crisis in Syria
Take ONE MINUTE to update yourself on the Crisis in Syria and the plight of Refugees- many children: A portion of a report reprinted from the UNICEF website: Update of humanitarian situation / updated July 2013 Covering the period 1 January through 31 December, which corresponds to the United Nations Syria Regional Response Plan 5 […]
2013 – A Year in Review
Did I get your attention with that title? It sounds so important and I don’t know … meaty! I joined the blogosphere in April of this year- so it’s not exactly my 1 year anniversary. But the year is coming to a close; and I am reflecting on my blessings. I am grateful to be […]
Nelson Mandela 1918-2013
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” ~Nelson Mandela
Snore Stop Billboard: Features American Soldier Embracing Muslim Woman. Now React.
VIDEO: Ahmed Rehab of CAIR-Chicago reacts to the billboard “controversy” Wow. People are talking about a recent ad campaign. Billboard ads for Snore Stop, (a “stop snoring” nasal spray,) depicting an American soldier and a Muslim (niqabi) woman (niqab = face covering) have been gracing cities across the country. Company spokespersons said the product is […]