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American Muslim Students React to Osama bin Laden’s Death

islamoyankeeMay 4, 2011

ABC News on Campus reporter Reshma Kirpalani blogs: via blogs.abcnews.com Hussein Rashid, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, recognizes this sentiment of bin Laden as a larger than life threat among Muslim-American youth — similar to his generation’s experience during the Cold War. “We’re now getting a group of young adults whose first conscious memory was formed by Osama bin Laden. Their biggest enemy has always been Al Qaeda and bin Laden,” Rashid said.

Inter-faith

The Seeker: Let Muhammad Ali, not bin Laden, represent Islam in America

islamoyankeeMay 4, 2011

The Seeker: Let Muhammad Ali, not bin Laden, represent Islam in America. Osama bin Laden was an absolute embarrassment to all decent Muslims. Unlike the proud warrior known as the Prophet Muhammad, bin Laden was a cowardly killer of unarmed women and children. People like Muhammad Ali (a great warrior during his time) promote Islam as a respectable religion of peace. This was a common representation before the atrocities of 9/11. Since then blood, savagery and ignorance has tarnished the image.

Intra-faith

My Take: Burial at sea shows compassion of Islamic law

islamoyankeeMay 4, 2011

My Take: Burial at sea shows compassion of Islamic law – CNN Belief Blog – CNN.com Blogs. In general, Islamic law would state that a Muslim should be buried in the ground. However, everything is not black and white, and a main objective of Sharia law is to increase benefits and reduce detriments to society.

Politics

Ohio’s Muslim, Arab neighbors: Steven M. Dettelbach | cleveland.com

islamoyankeeMay 4, 2011

Ohio’s Muslim, Arab neighbors: Steven M. Dettelbach | cleveland.com. Our enemies seek not only to kill our citizens and destroy our cities, they also want to attack the most fundamental American principle of all — our free, open and diverse society. We cannot and will not let them succeed.

Politics

The Use of #Torture in Capturing #OBL

islamoyankeeMay 2, 2011

As always, Andrew Sullivan makes sure we are thinking of torture and our complicity. God bless him. All I know at this point is: seven years of torturing = no Osama. Two years without torture = Osama. [From How Will Limbaugh Spin This?] torture

Art Charity

Peaceful Families Project Benefit/Hijabi Monologues Performance – DC Area

islamoyankeeMay 1, 2011

Good group, good material. Please try to support. — I’m writing to ask you for your personal support in getting the word out about our upcoming Peaceful Families Project benefit. It’s right around the corner on May 14th at GMU, with a performance by the Hijabi Monologues, and we’ve had such low registration thus far that I’m really worried about the success of the event. Though I’m not typically one to ask for favors, I, and many Muslim leaders, have devoted our blood, sweat & tears (sorry to be so graphic 😉 to prevent and address domestic violence among Muslim…

Television

Support Outsourced

islamoyankeeMay 1, 2011

As you know, this past season was a groundbreaking one for South Asians across US TV and entertainment. Being the first ever American sitcom set in India and staffed by so many South Asian actors, writers, and crew members, we are so proud to be part of this trailblazing year. It has been a thrill for us, the cast, to be a part of “Outsourced” and an even greater thrill to see how fans have embraced the show, especially so many of you in the South Asian community. We know there was skepticism and even a few raised eye brows…

Inter-faith

US Mosque Hosts Passover Seder | USA | English

islamoyankeeApril 26, 2011

US Mosque Hosts Passover Seder | USA | English. Andrea Barron is performing an annual ritual: lighting two candles for a Passover Seder, the ceremonial retelling of the ancient Israelites’ exodus from slavery in Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. The traditional elements are all in place – including the Seder plate which holds unleavened bread, green vegetables, bitter herbs and a shank bone. However, what is unusual about the evening’s Seder is that it is taking place in the basement of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS), a mosque outside of Washington, D.C.

Inter-faith

SLC Presbyterians provide free copies of Islam’s holy book

islamoyankeeApril 26, 2011

SLC Presbyterians provide free copies of Islam’s holy book – Salt Lake City Political Buzz | Examiner.com. The Wasatch Presbyterian Church is buying dozens of copies of the Quran and giving them away in the hope of bridging the gap created by extremists last March.

Art

LUMA Loyola University Museum of Art

islamoyankeeApril 26, 2011

LUMA Loyola University Museum of Art. Saturday, May 21 Everyday Art: The Islamic Impact on American Arts 3:00 p.m. Free with museum admission American popular culture reflects the cultural diversity of the American people and helps to shape the way Americans understand themselves. Perhaps the least understood of these influences is the cultural impact of the various Muslim communities that have settled in the United States. The tapestry of influences that converge in popular music, architecture, and literature-the arts we engage with every day-bears witness to the presence of Muslims in America. In this richly illustrated talk, Dr. Hussein Rashid…