Archive for July, 2014
The Era of Illusion
“Know that the life of the world is only play, and idle talk, and pageantry, and boasting among you, and rivalry in respect of wealth and children; as the likeness of vegetation after rain, whereof the growth is pleasing to the husbandman, but afterward it drieth up and thou seest it turning yellow, then it […]
Guest Blogger: Gaza Massacre: What Can You Do?
I’m honored to have my friend, fellow American Muslim and fellow interfaith activist, guest blog here on yasminareality.com. The world is heartbroken and outraged at the 200 + civilian deaths and 1,500 injuries in Palestine. The war crimes and slaughtering of innocent children is playing out on social media and we feel helpless. The United States funds […]
My radio appearance on the Rise Up Show – Yahala Voice
I recommend the Rise Up show with Rush Darwish. He offers the Arab American perspective from the horse’s mouth. No rhetoric manipulation going on here. And well – he’s just plain awesome. Honored to have appeared last month to talk about my Al Jazeera America Article: Illinois Mosque Faces an Increasingly Common Zoning Problem My piece […]
My Unpopular Decision to Support Hobby Lobby
This is my blog – so the views here are obviously my own. I express my views because I want to and because I can – not to hurt the feelings of good friends and associates that have opposing views. The ability to speak my truth is a fundamental right that I hold dear and […]