Archive for December, 2015
Happy New Year 2016
As 2015 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on this past year. Personally- there are many blessings I thank Allah subhannah wa ta Allah for including the health and happiness of my children and husband, the blessing of having extended family and friends and even the critters in my […]
Donald Trump’s Marketing of Fear: The Blurred Lines between Business and Politics
I’ve spent my 3 decades long career in corporate America working for some amazing and successful companies. Success can be attributed to core business essentials: reinventing your marketing strategy on a regular basis; building a continuous revenue stream; and, turning profits on a consistent basis through efficiencies and delivery of a quality product and service […]
I Stand by You, Larycia Hawkins
Dear Larycia Hawkins, Words can’t express the deep feelings of solidarity and love that I have after reading about your story and seeing you donning hijab in support of the Muslim community who is under attack right now by the political right and their conspirators in the corporate media. At a time when hate crimes […]
Guest Blogger, Sumaiya, on Islamophobia
I’m so blessed to know a sister, Sumaiya, who is an absolute inspiration to me. I am honored she has chosen my blog to publish her piece on Islamophobia. Without people like her in my life, I would be lost; the world would be dark. Thank you, Sumaiya! May Allah swt reward you exponentially! ****** […]
Welcome To Canada Syrian Refugees
This video made me cry. My kids have sung this song at Sunday school. It was sung to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings me upon him) when they sought refuge in Medinah. I can’t imagine such a display taking place today in America where parents go off the deep end if their child has […]
Muslim Groups Raise $165,000 in Five Days for Families of San Bernardino Victims
12/11: As of today … the amount has reached nearly $200,000. Because this is how we Muslims roll. Give generously: LaunchGood/SB ***PRESS RELEASE*** December 8, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zainab Chaudary, ReThink Media zainab@rethinkmedia.org, (202) 697-0068 Muslim Groups Raise $165,000 in Five Days for Families of San Bernardino Victims As the United States grapples […]
How Muslims Should Respond to Donald Trump
I don’t typically post overtly spiritual posts because my audience consists of not only Muslims but plenty of non-Muslims. But the video below is an awesome example of how Muslim Americans should be putting into perspective the current climate of Islamophobia, fear-mongering and fascist idealogy spewing from the GOP front runner, Donald Trump and his […]
The State of Islamophobia in the Wake of San Bernardino
It’s been a tough week. I’ve podcasted my thoughts once again. Bear with me utilizing this communication method. I click “record” and start yapping. I have no script. I only have my feelings and resolve about this topic that I wish to convey. I hope to get better […]