Continue Reading →
Archive for February, 2009
2009
Obama quoting a hadith
2009
Authoritarian Rule for Palestinians: a Step up from Apartheid
By: Habib Hamidi Authoritarian leaders subjugate their people to their absolute ways. They expect everyone to follow their rules and what they deem as right. Many times, they enforce their rules violently and make it known to their people that dissent is not tolerated. They promote their agendas through the media by stressing how deleterious it would be for the society as whole if they allowed the opposition to speak”that the national security and the life of the ordinary citizens [...]
Continue Reading →
2009
Message in the Music
by: Amin Eddebbarh “I could sell a mil’ sayin’ nothing on the track¦” These words are from the 2007 hit song “This is why I’m hot” by M.I.M.S (ironically an acronym for Music Is My Savior). Sadly in today’s era of commercial hip hop, the records getting the most plays are almost completely void of substance. Rather than shedding light on the struggles of the oppressed or sparking thought on societal institutions, most artists fill their repetitive lyrics with elementary [...]
Continue Reading →
2009
How to Begin Conversation About Islam: Dawah Tips + Bonuses
By Abrar Ahmed Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim Salaamalykum wa rahmatullah Dawah = Inviting people to Islam. Here are a few suggestions on how to begin a conversation, and key points to remember when talking about Islam in any setting. Remember these are all flexible where using your own style of talk is encouraged! Following are a few *must-have* pre-requisites for a rewarding and safe conversation with people before giving Dawah: 1. Begin with sincere intentions and Dua (supplication) 2. If at [...]
Continue Reading →
