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Dear New Muslim – Musa Maguire

Dear New Muslim – Musa Maguire Dear New Muslim, a straight forward set of advice to new Muslim converts from Musa Maguire. A convert to Islam himself, Musa outlines the key items new Muslims should focus on after accepting their faith.

Open Thread Sunday 7-6-08

Open Thread Sunday 7-6-08 A year ago today, I was in Morocco leading a group of American teachers on a study trip.  During our stay, we attended lectures and tours that highlighted the varied practices of

Is Islam a Fairy Tale When Told to the Poor?

Is Islam a Fairy Tale When Told to the Poor? Just as we love to reflect on a past that we did not author, we also like to dream of the eventual revival and resurgence of Islam. Yet, there is no guarantee that we will have much of a share in that either. In fact, we may be remembered as one of the lost generations that failed to fulfill its covenant with Allah.

Is Daniel Pipes a Former Muslim? (Obama & the Apostasy Argument)

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

Literacy Tests for White Voters

Literacy Tests for White Voters Although America has made great strides in civil rights, the legacy of our racist past still lingers. It is not easy to change the trajectory of a society simply by

The Royal “We”

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Vote for Me!

Vote for Me! Now that the primaries are here, I’ve become more and more disappointed with the various options. Muslims have been debating the best choice for months, and the more I think

Converts Seminar This Weekend

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U! S! A!….U! S! A! (American University in Turkey Defies Hijab Ban)

U! S! A!….U! S! A!  (American University in Turkey Defies Hijab Ban) A sign of the times…American university in Turkey flouts Turkish ban on headscarves. This article (from the Chronicle of Higher Education) is an apt reminder of that which is exemplary

Huda TV Available Online!

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