Welcome to The American Muslim Blog. This blog contains my expressions based on religion, politics, and social issues from the perspective of an American Muslim. I have no real intended purpose other than to express and or vent if you will my various thoughts and opinions in the context of who I am as an American Muslim.
Who knows, sometimes I may be right and sometimes I may be wrong, but most likely, I’m mostly right! 
Either way, enjoy my musings and feel free to discuss them with me if you want to.
As Salaam Alaikum
Robert Salaam
Who is Robert Salaam?
Robert Salaam is a Muslim Convert of over 8 years. He converted to Islam shortly after September 11, 2001 while researching Islam. Prior to 9/11, He was a devout Christian and lay Minister. He is an avid student of Religious studies with a concentration on Islamic Studies and Early Christianity.
Robert wears many hats. He’s a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served for 6 years until receiving an Honorable Discharge as a Sergeant.
Robert currently resides in Maryland with his family where he works as a Consultant. He is the Host of the online radio show “The American Muslim” where he and his co-host discuss issues facing and concerning American Muslims as an offshoot of his popular blog. He also currently sits on the board of directors and is the director of internal affairs for the DC Metro area group, The American Muslim Interactive Network (AMIN), an apolitical, non-profit, grassroots network of DC area Muslims who work toward charitable contributions to all Americans. Robert is also the co-founder of The People of Abraham, an online interfaith community of people working together toward the common ideal of Peace.
Robert works on many projects that promote societal contributions by Muslims and working toward shaping and changing the face of Islam against the onslaught of negative and false characterizations in the media in America and around the world. Robert Salaam works tirelessly to show what Islam truly represents through physical actions of charity and service to humanity regardless of religion, gender, nationality, or ethnicity.
His experience as a Marine, Muslim, Christian, and African American helps shape and define his experience as an American Muslim.
His passion and background guides him to open up dialog in both religion and politics. Committed to peace and common understanding Robert works to help bridge divides. Robert has a lot to share and is dedicated to sharing it to all who will listen.
For general chat or in-depth discussion feel free to contact Robert as he has an open door policy, no question or comment will be rejected or go unanswered.
(and for the record, I wrote this, I think second or third person sounds good I guess I forgot to add that “Robert Salaam is also witty, comical, and not all that serious” too! )
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#1 by Bob A on November 6, 2009 - 10:50 pm
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I agree with Assalam,
I don’t agree with all of your views but believe you speak with a measure of reason that may be beneficial to us all. You have to get, and get your followers to be more outspoken about those that are bringing the image of Islam down. I will admit that I am very anti-Islamist. Send me anything you may wish posted on my site(s).
Bob A.
boudica_bpi@boudica.us
#2 by MG brown on November 7, 2009 - 4:29 pm
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I am sure there are many Muslims who are concerned about what this tragedy will evoke. I agree with Bob A. I have seen VERY little in regard to the level-headed, sincere Muslims making overt statements, marches or whatever it might take for them to show the rest of the world how they condemn these insane individuals and the groups who do these tragic things in the name of the Muslim religion. I don’t like to be anti any cultural group, but there does not seem to be a concerted effort from the Muslims who are also abhorred by these tragic events to let others know just how abhorred they are! Why aren’t we hearing about the groups of Muslims who are working to help identify the radicals. We don’t need names. We just need to hear that the Muslim community is doing all it can to help catch, eradicate these inhumane people. We need specific press that shows how much you are doing. I had a very dear Muslim friend who went back to Egypt. I miss her. I know there is good. Perhaps I am just naive. Perhaps people will wonder where have I been not to be more aware. I am a typical American, so I believe if I am not in the know…… there are many just like me. Make your efforts known!
#3 by KS on February 5, 2010 - 3:13 pm
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Asalaam Alaykum…
. I am an American converted Muslima, and I love your views. Alhamdulillah for you. Take care. 
Y0u rock brother Robert
Your sis in Islam,
KS
#4 by Alima Shafiya on February 6, 2010 - 11:07 am
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I am your friendly neighborhood heretic. While inwardly, I submit to the will of Allah, and when I pray, I pray to Allah, and I believe in the ONE, the Only Being, I am also an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, a Bible scholar, and writer of commentary.
If I could read Arabic, I would certainly read the Koran. I mistrust English translations, as those I have tried reading were too much of a cultural disconnect between the Prophet’s culture and ours.
I am initiate in the Chisti Sufi order (since 1979), and have devoted my life to creating understanding among people of different backgrounds. Through this experience, which dominated my life for a dozen years, and still informs my heart and mind, I have found that every religion is from Allah. Every religion derives from direct connection between a human mind and its Creator. Many saints and prophets have made this connection, and they all preached the same lessons.
Islam, the submission to the will of Allah, is the same as the Christians’ desire to ‘follow in the footsteps of Christ’, or the Buddhist’s desire to ‘attain the Void.’
As God/Allah is ALIVE, and is The Only Being, we are only alive in union with that ONE. So any attacks by member of one faith upon another, are like cutting off your arm.
Politically, I understand that global politics is part of the evil that we live with. BUT: members of every faith who believe that God/Allah is ONE, must confront and disarm those who believe that armed conflict is a mandate from Heaven.
Until we keep order in our own houses, and perform the Greater Jihad within ourselves, we need to work on that, instead of world domination. To all Muslims: Educate your children in both religions. And in both religion and science. Teach them how what Isa said is like what Mohammed said. Teach them that politics has corrupted both religions, and that a true Muslim is a warrior of peace. Teach them to read scripture in the original, and translate the concepts of peace into modern language.
Most Christians and Jews have allowed Biblical history to BE history, updating the actual teachings of the prophets in their daily life. Care for the homeless and the hungry, do not steal, lie, kill, etc., love each other and support each other in community. Europe went through some terrible times, as the separation of church and state became a reality, and dogmatic wars were replaced by religious tolerance. I pray daily that this time is almost over for Islam.