I haven’t been regular in my blogging these days or my radio show for that matter, the Obama Administration’s Stimulus hasn’t caught up with me yet, the recession has hit home, etc. etc. yadda, yadda, yadda During my time of reflection, I decided to share my thoughts concerning the creation of this blog [...]
Why a Muslim blog?
Jan 28
Ever get that feeling that sometimes it’s just best to stay silent? That’s how I have been feeling lately so much has happened especially since the beginning of the new year, that I felt it prudent to just lay off the online ranting for awhile, however as of this posting, it’s obvious that it didn’t [...]
Last night a couple of friends and I began discussing religion and politics. This of course, was after my wife made us into human pretzels with a torturous yoga session. (did I mention my wife was a Yoga Instructor?) Eventually, after my long winded rant about the merits of Islam versus other religions (more on [...]
This morning I had a funny conversation with my wife about the possibility of beatifying Michelle Duggar that I felt I had to share with my readers, you know take a break from my serious “sky is falling” type rants.
Like most mornings I picked up my iPhone (shameless plug) to check out the headlines on [...]
CAMPBELL BROWN
President Obama’s War Doctrine; American Terrorists in Pakistan?
Aired December 10, 2009 – 20:00 ET
I woke up to an email mentioning these comments this morning, and at first I was going to ignore the video link and go on about my day. I already believed that Franklin Graham was the type of guy who [...]
I’m going to be brief for a change. I’m not sure how big this story is at the moment as I just saw the AP article on Yahoo 5 minutes prior to this posting. I’m certain Islamophobes and others will be all over this thing looking to once again stir the pot and [...]
We have all heard the news by now. The swiss voted and passed legislation that would ban the construction of minarets on Mosques. Some are calling this decision racist, some are calling it a violation of human rights, some are calling it another sign that Islamophobia is spreading throughout Europe, and I’m calling it a [...]
I decided to write on this topic due to recent allegations levied toward me yet again. I have never felt a need to deal with this topic directly as I believed my writings to be evidence of where I stand on various issues. However, in order to clear up a few questions and allegations considering [...]
I have had an online “presence” for almost 5 or 6 years now and it never really occurred to me until recently that people actually “care” what I write or say. It all started several years after I converted/reverted to Islam. I used to engage others in various message boards that catered to African American [...]
Periodically, I check the referrers to my blog and was pleasantly surprised to find out today that my post, Is It Permissible to join a Kaafir Army? A response, well sort of generated some amusing responses from some of the Muslims over at the “Islamic Awakening” message board. Outside of being accused of having taken [...]
Let me clearly state a few notable facts that I hope will guide those that may come to this blog with critical commentary as a result of the inevitable ruckus my post may create:
1. I am NOT a Scholar of Islam, nor have I ever claimed to be, I’m just a friendly neighborhood American Muslim [...]
Pictures of my iTunes library…
Driving home from work today I began contemplating the impact of one’s culture on religious belief and practice as I listened to music on my iPhone. I was distracted as I was listening to “God is trying to tell you something” from the “Color Purple” soundtrack followed by “Scenario” by A [...]
Editor’s (RS) note: This is the comment I received in my inbox concerning this response by Brother Khalil:
I saw an article today by Michelle Malkin (“Blind Diversity Equals Death” dated November 11, 2009) against which I felt obliged to speak out. Below is the text of a comment I posted on the reporting website (townhall.com) and [...]
Muslims Must Condemn Religious Extremists
by Sheila Musaji
I am reading and hearing in the media a barrage of articles and editorials demanding that Muslims take a stand against those who condone or commit acts of violence. I would like to go on record as condemning all religious extremism, bigotry, violence, hatred, and terrorism by both Muslims [...]
My commentary is a response based on the following article from Sheila Musaji:
Anti Muslim Rhetoric Reaching a Dangerous Level
What would my commentary be if I were still Christian and analyzing this Ft. Hood tragedy?
Well I’m certain it would be inline with the Christianity I was taught, the very same Christ-like beliefs that never left me, [...]
Certainly the dust has not settled over the massacre in Fort Hood, and we still have more questions than we have answers, but I have to admit I’m getting tired of the whole commentary on the issue of scary Muslims out to destroy Americans. In no way do I want to diminish the very real [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Source: ISNA
(Plainfield,IN – November 08, 2009) The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) today announced the launch of a special fund for the benefit of the families of the victims of the senseless Ft. Hood attacks that killed 13 soldiers and injured over 30 others. Recognizing the important sacrifices made by our soldiers [...]
Politics is an amusing thing or so I am truly learning. The mass killing and terrorism caused at the hands of Army Major Hassan in Fort Hood last week created varied reactions, opinions, and emotions throughout America and the world. Fortunately or Unfortunately, depending on who you ask, I have been caught up in the [...]
I have been getting beat up on the blog, in the email, on facebook, etc. over my commentary on the net and on CNN because I refuse to accept that Maj Hassan was anything less than a killer and a traitor who betrayed his oath to this nation and his oath to God. Because I [...]
Spreading lies about Muslims has no limits
Jan 30
Posted by Robert Salaam in Commentary, Current Events, Islam | No Comments
Sheila Musaji at The American Muslim (TAM) posted a wonderful piece entitled “Haiti and the “Heartless” Muslims?” where she exposes lies that seem to have no limits as it relates to Muslims and our Haitian Relief efforts. If there were ever a time to stay away from grinding the proverbial religious/ideological axe it should be in [...]