Articles By: Hossain Albgal

1Feb
2013

How to Get Married in the MSA

There are some things in life that are inevitable. Death. Taxes. The Illuminati. Skinny jeans. And marriage within MSAs.

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31Jan
2013

Columnist Spotlight: Hossain Albgal

Think you know our long-time columnist Hossain Albgal better than we do? Check out some random facts about Mr. Albgal here…

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15Jun
2012

“50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters Part 2

This is Part 2 of the “50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters the author created after being inspired by another blogger’s list of life rules compiled for his daughter and son.

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12May
2012

“50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters Part 1

I stumbled upon the blog of an optimistically realistic father that compiles a list of 50 rules/tips for his son and daughter, who had just graduated high school and were preparing to enter college. Here are my 50 rules for my brothers and sisters.

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25Feb
2011

Bringing the Revolution Home: Conquering Our Oppressors

Egypt’s recent success in conquering its oppressors has ignited a wave of realizations that determination mixed with unity and a dash of patience results in one sweet slice of change. Libya, Yemen, Algeria, Bahrain among others have used the mother of the world as an inspiration and an example, and have taken the first steps towards change. So, like a majority of Lakers fans and wearers of over-sized sunglasses, I say jump on the bandwagon people. Although we are not [...]

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11Jan
2011

Say Your Name, Say it Proud

Muslim-Americans go through grueling tests of faith and tolerance in a variety of situations including “random” security searches at airports and threats of desecration to our holy book. As devastating as these difficulties are, there is another nerve-wracking situation that nearly every Muslim encounters. It happens daily in classrooms, café shops, and sporting events, and it is ignited by a single question: “What’s your name?”  Something so rudimentary as our name, our identity, can even be difficult for Muslim to [...]

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