Tag: islamophobia
Tackling Islamophobia with Bawb on Yahalavoice.com
Bawb And The Friends On Yahala Voice Honored to have been a guest on Bawb and the Friends, an awesome radio show on Yahalavoice.com. Bawb, or as I affectionately call him, “B,” is my dear friend who happens to be a self-described “recovering Islamophobe.” We have gone through a great journey together through sharing […]
A Deeper Look at Islamophobia in the U.S. Empire // Empire_File015 // Abby Martin
A must watch video of Abby Martin’s interview with Dr. Deepa Kumar, professor of media studies at Rutgers University and author of Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire. Dr. Kumar discusses empire and agenda of the 1% that is at the root of Islamophobia. She talks about how historically, empires are created through conflict […]
Is America Islamophobic? Or White Supremacist?
This is a guest blogger post. My mentor and friend, Abu Amina Elias, is a blogger at FaithInAllah.org or http://abuaminaelias.com/ where he addresses oft misrepresented elements of the Islamic faith and explains them as well as covers the most intriguing questions regarding Islam. I’m so blessed to know him. I learn so much from him. We […]
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 […]
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! ****** […]
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 […]
Paris Attacks and Being Muslim
Originally published at the Huffington Post in the Religion Section. I have taken a few days to process the Paris attacks mentally, emotionally, spiritually. It rocks the core of my being on so many levels that I fear I won’t be able to express the complexity of what is inside me. I want to express […]