Tag Archives: About Islam
Better Muslim Than Gay
Better Muslim Than Gay – Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about how much my people are under attack in America today. The thing is, though, as an American Muslim, I don’t really feel under attack. Annoyed? Sure. But attacked? No.
A Model for Islam in America
A Model for Islam in America – Last week, a Qur’an was burned in East Lansing, Michigan. What, you didn’t hear about it? The Muslims of that community did not take to the streets in violent protest? This story is not about what happened, but about how the community responded.
This is a dark side of our humanity
This is a dark side of our humanity – A pastor from a small non-denominational Church in Florida has received unprecedented world wide coverage for his plan to burn a few copies of the Quran.
Islam the “Peaceful Religion”
Islam the “Peaceful Religion” – And then there is the question of characterizing Islam as “peaceful” and doing so under duress. That is, when you are being pursued and hounded by people who brand you as totally irrational and uncontrollably violent.
How Religion Changes Lives
How Religion Changes Lives – I have a friend who describes herself as “a controlling type of person,” a single mom who tends to worry about money and germs. A practicing Muslim, she says that fasting during Ramadan helps her to feel more peaceful, despite the physical difficulty. Self-denial, daily prayer, and heightened compassion for [...]
Ramadan Concludes..What happens now?
Ramadan Concludes..What happens now? - The end of Ramadan ushers in one of two major celebrations in the Islamic calendar. A day of festivities called Eid ul Fitr. In Arabic Eid means something which returns and is repeated every certain period of time. The word eid, however, has evolved to mean a festivity. The word [...]
Top Ten Myths About Islam
Top Ten Myths About Islam – Islam is a widely-misunderstood religion. Those who are unfamiliar with the faith often have misunderstandings about its teachings and practices. Common misconceptions include that Muslims worship a moon-god, that Islam is oppressive against women, or that Islam is a faith that promotes violence. Here we bust these myths and [...]
Obama Muslim? Are 20 Percent of Americans Stupid?
Obama Muslim? Are 20 Percent of Americans Stupid? – I wish it were as surprising as it is disturbing that nearly 20 percent of Americans now believe that President Obama is a Muslim, but it’s not. Nor is it possible to explain the situation simply by asserting that that many Americans are kooks or idiots [...]
What The Western Media Say About Islam?
What The Western Media Say About Islam? – The Western media hardly say something in favor of Islam. When reporting anything about Islam, in comparison to any other religion, the Western media are faultfinder while they are excuse-finder when dealing with any other religion. However, the truth sometimes enforces the media to say something in [...]
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