On MSNBC regarding King Hearings

As of August 10, my new kunya is now Abu WOMB@!, but at least in this space, I’ll remain islamoyankee. His name is honor of Umm WOMB@! who is an Australian. Until things settle down, I’ll be posting Eschaton-style for a while. update: Abu means father, as Aunty Doodle-bug pointed out, not everyone knows that. Technorati Tags: wombat

While not strictly Muslim related, there is enough overlap in the ethnic and religious categories to make it worth posting. SPEAK OUT! : CALL FOR FILMS: SOUTH ASIANS, ARABS AND THE STATE OF THE UNION Many Voices. One Democracy. Our Responsibility. SOUTH ASIANS, ARABS AND THE STATE OF THE UNION 3rd I NY and Breakthrough, invite film and video submissions from all filmmakers of South Asian and Arab descent for the Speak Out! Festival, a film and video festival which explores themes of health care, education, immigration, campaign finance, terrorism, foreign policy and other issues directly related to the November…

Yes, Alhamdulilah – today is a historic day for Muslims in America and the world.  If you are in NYC today – you may want to attend a Jummah service led by Dr. Amina Wadud.  Yes a sister!  She will be leading prayers and men and women will be side by side.  Congratulations on such a bold stand.  May Allah offer the organizer and attendees courage and protection.