Being a Moslem in the West

January 16, 2007 islamoyankee

The Philadelphia Weekly has a good long piece on being Muslim in non-Muslim societies. While short, I think the author outlines some of the key issues facing Muslim immigrants and why they might turn to a hateful understanding of Islam.

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Speaking at Trevor Project Event Sept. 10, 2013

I'll be speaking on a great panel sponsored by the Trevor Project on LGBT youth acceptance in faith communities. Flyer is attached and details are: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 7:30PM Metropolitan Community Church446 West 36th Street (between Dyer Ave and 10th Ave) You can register here: (free) https://www.facebook.com/events/159531827573922/?notif_t=plan_user_joined Download LGBTQ Youth & Faith Invite

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has a pretty good companion website to its exhibits, including a section on Islamic Art. Pictures alone are worth the visit. Technorati Tags: Islamic art

Who is Ali (as), the universal hero of Islam? – City of Brass

My Ramadan musings are up at City of Brass. Who is Ali (as), the universal hero of Islam? – City of Brass. As we begin the first night of Ramadan, I think of the first promise we made to God. We bear witness that God is our Lord (7:172). From God’s desire to lead us, he left us nubuwwah and then Imamah. To be the mu’min, the one with faith, means following the guidance of the Qur’an, the Prophet, and the Imams. To me, that ethical message, particularly of service, rings the loudest. This Ramadan is a chance for me…

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