Archive for May, 2008
Is Daniel Pipes a Former Muslim? (Obama & the Apostasy Argument)
In his New York Times op-ed on May 12, Edward Luttwak puts forth the provocative claim that Barack Obama is considered an apostate by Islamic law. According to Luttwak, Obama will therefore be a liability for American relations with the Muslim world, and he may even face greater risk of assassination than other potential presidents, […]
Jerusalem: Don’t Be A Stranger
The other night I was sat on my sofa not doing very much. Being the easily bored woman-child that I am, I ended up messing around with the Google Maps feature of my latest toy, which allowed me to view aerial shots of almost anywhere in the world, 007-stylee. All of a sudden, I felt […]
John McCain’s Spiritual Guide Parsley Says: Destroy Islam
All the talk about Obama’s minister Wright and his big mouth. But hardly a squeak about McCain’s extremist endorsers and guides. After the endorsement from one bigot, Hagee, which McCain was personally grateful for, comes Mr. Parsley, who wants to “destroy Islam“.
Here’s the video on LiveLeak.
The End of Music
Music is haram. Music is halal. … and the debate continues ad infinitum. … One thing that strikes me is that some scholars actually referred to music as the Quran of Shaytaan. Whether you think music is halal or haram is really a side issue when you assess how it affects your heart. Is your heart attached to the Quran or to music?
Includes mp3 of the talk by Kamal Mekki on this topic.
The Depths of Vanity
A few weeks ago I was scheduled for endoscopic sinus surgery and a septoplasty. Since moving to Houston I have suffered from chronically clogged sinuses and allergy symptoms and finally decided to see an ENT specialist, who ordered a CT scan and on the next visit showed me the films, pointing out the ghostly impression […]
Who Speaks for Islam? Part 3b: Jihad, Religion & Politics
To most Muslims, jihad implies honor and sacrifice for others, even when interpreted military, it comes with many conditions, including the writ against targeting civilians. Using jihad and terrorism as synonyms is wrong and counterproductive, and the meaning of Jihad to Muslims is much more nuanced than what many Western commentators invoke.
Open Thread Sunday 5/11/2008
Share your useful suggestions, tips and tricks… OR share whatever else is on your mind. Here are some past ones:
Wondrous Cell Phones!
Muslim Man’s Guide to Style
Muslim Culture vs. Pop Culture: Halaal Alternatives
Observing the Sunnah in the Professional World
Sick Thugs Rob Bank in Islamic Ensembles
More updates: I have adjusted the post a bit to give credit where credit’s due, and because it is being wrongly perceived by some.
Important Update via Tariq (a message from Philly mayor Mike Nutter– he deserves our props for this, you can send a thank you on his MySpace account):
Dear Muslim Faith Leaders,
As you know, […]
Obedience to Parents: The Test of Our Generation?
Most immigrant parents came here to go to school, to work, or open businesses. While some studied engineering, others studied business, some opened up gas stations, and yet others came for the ultimate prize of Medical School. In all of these cases though, they left home at a young age and went overseas. After studying, establishing themselves as professionals, buying a car, and buying a house like good Muslim children, they went back home, got married, and brought their wife over here. Then they lived happily ever after. … Then a funny thing happened.
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