What is Ramadan?

October 1, 2008 islamoyankee

Here’s an interesting article from the Washington Post on a Saudi cleric who is trying to put the spirit back into Ramadan. Interesting and more representative than the wackos calling for the death of TV station owners.

(h/t Sven over at The Devil’s Advocate)

“jihad” for dignity

Another piece out of Canadia. I wish it were more in-depth, but a nice piece showing the diversity in the Muslim community, and the things we hold important. Technorati Tags: Muslim homosexuals, human rights

Nobody likes Jews or Muslims [Updated]

Isn’t that reason enough for us to get along? New poll says anti-semitism and islamophobia on the rise. Other interesting tidbits from the poll: Muslims are worried about Muslim extremism. We don’t like it either. Why don’t people understand that? The Muslims most worried about Islamic extremism are countries that are dealing with … Islamic extremism and a growing OBL fan club. Finally, look at the poll. Muslims don’t approve of suicide bombing. [Update]: The complete report can be found here.

Three Questions for American Muslims: Hussein Rashid | Muslimah Next Door

Three Questions for American Muslims: Hussein Rashid | Muslimah Next Door. The Muslim Portal at Patheos is hosting the “Three Questions” project for the month of September in conjunction with the tenth anniversary of the terrorist acts of 9/11. We are asking American Muslims from across the nation three simple but important questions. Click here to learn more about the project. Hussein Rashid, an adjunct professor at Hofstra University and a writer, media personality, and consultant, offers his answers to the three questions:

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