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Sunday Open Thread 10/3/2010 | 2010 Brass Crescent Awards (5 Days Left)

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October 3, 2010

Abu Reem

2010 Brass Crescent Awards nominations are open

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30-day test run for Makkah metro

Great news for future Hujjaj. One of the biggest problems is just getting between the key locations for Hajj. A successful metro operation might add another feather to the hat of good Saudi work to make hajj just a bit easier!

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Looking for Muslim converts (sisters) for Master’s Project

My name is Alexandra Alper and I am a journalism school student who wants to do a master’s project on women who are converting to Islam. One of the biggest misperceptions among anti-Muslim westerners is the notion that the koran advocates the mistreatment of women. Hearing women describe their reasons for converting would do much to counter this image. If you are a recent convert, are willing to be filmed, and live in or near New York, or know someone who fits that description, I would be much obliged for your help! Please call or email me by Friday, October 8th at the latest. Thank you so much!

Alex Alper
Alper.alex@gmail.com

A must watch TED video for all Muslim organizations

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Abu Reem

Abu Reem is one of the founders of MuslimMatters, Inc. His identity is shaped by his religion (Islam), place of birth (Pakistan), and nationality (American). By education, he is a ChemE, topped off with an MBA from Wharton. He has been involved with Texas Dawah, Clear Lake Islamic Center and MSA. His interests include politics, cricket, and media interactions. Career-wise, Abu Reem is in management in the oil & gas industry (but one who still appreciates the "green revolution").

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moneysworthless

October 3, 2010 at 2:45 PM

Interesting…what exactly do you mean about the video? That organizations should cater to different needs in the community, or that they shouldn’t try to impose a certain culture on American Muslims? (i.e. Pakistani, Arab, etc.)

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umm esa

October 3, 2010 at 7:29 PM

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deepak-chopra/making-muhammad-safe_b_740174.html

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Amatullah

October 4, 2010 at 3:16 PM

jazaaki Allahu khayran for adding the du’aa series in there :)

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