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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 […]
The Wrong Kind of Muslim book signing- Chicago
Have you picked up the book, The Wrong Kind of Muslim by Qasim Rashid yet? If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? Launched in July, this is an important book that sheds light on persecution taking place in Pakistan against religious minorities. All under the guise of outrageous “blasphemy” laws. I am proud, humbled, […]
Dear Spammers
Dear Spammers, Okay- I’ve been on the blogosphere for some months now. It’s been swell. I enabled the comment feature out here to give readers an opportunity to respond to the things I’m writing. Wether they agree with me or don’t agree with me. Love me, hate me or somewhere in between- I welcome dialogue. […]
Islamophobia. It’s “our turn” to be the bad guys.
Breaking the Set with Abby Martin: The Irrationality of Islamophobia | Interview with Deepa Kumar Deepa Kumar’s book, Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire Great interview with Abby Martin on Breaking the Set (Love her!) with an impressive intellectual, Deepa Kumar. She expertly breaks down the reasoning behind the development of Islamophobia in the west […]
It’s not our differences that divide us. It’s EGO.
As we live in a world of difficult times. Where by the hour- we are watching the news headlines to see if the United States will bomb Syrian targets for the use of chemical weapons upon a civilian population- I take a step back and think, “Why are we killing each other on this planet?” […]
Bajram Serif Mubarek Olsun! Eid Mubarak!
As this Ramadan comes to a close, I am in awe of my friends and family and the things they have accomplished this Ramadan. Days of fasting with success! Cooking iftar meals for many guests! Praying taraweeh into the night! Setting aside bad habits and making things right! Reading Qur’an from early till late! Breaking […]
The Irony of Being Religiously Discriminated Against During Your Bar Exam
Muslim Woman Harassed Over Religious Headwear While Taking Bar Exam “It’s like rain on your wedding day It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take Who would’ve thought… it figures” Isn’t it Ironic, Alanis Morissette Oh, isn’t it ironic? guy orders a big mac, fries and […]
389 Religious Institutions in Murfreesboro, TN is okay- just no Mosques
I visit the great state of Tennessee every year. Much of my husband’s family lives there. I love Tennessee. It is a southern haven that still amazes this Chicago city girl each and every time I go there. The pace is slower in the south than where I’m from. For example- while my natural tendency […]
Book Review- The Wrong Kind of Muslim by: Qasim Rashid
Link to my review published on Chicago Monitor The Wrong Kind of Muslim is the right kind of reading for those who value free thinking Have you ever gotten into a friendly debate with someone over differing beliefs? Whether it be political, religious, economic or sports related, our beliefs are a culmination of our personal […]