The New York Times: Why Yasir Qadhi Wants to Talk About Jihad Disclaimer: I am quoted in this article. Andrea Elliott … More
Tag: postaweek2011
Ali Asad Chandia Re-Sentencing Hearing | Justice Delayed for a Third Time
On Friday, a group of concerned Muslims and I began a ritual, which has become all too familiar over the … More
Stop the Hate, Evolution, & Why We Care about Issues
Haters never Prosper In Orange County, California (remind me to strike that off my places to visit other than to … More
Training Yourself to Wake Up in the Early Morning & Fajr Prayer
Crossposted on Muslim Matters Last June, Muslim Matters asked the following poll question: Did you pray fajr this morning? More … More
Un-Mosqued | Leaving the Mosque Behind
Leaving the Mosque Behind We are leaving. Leaving what? Leaving Islam for some, leaving the mosque and and sense of … More
Fear Has Been Defeated – There’s No Turing Back
Yalla, Egypt! Well done, much love, prayer, and support, may the future be blessed for you and for us. I’m … More
The Importance of Building Communityhood
Had the joy this past Friday of attending a 23 minute khutbah with another 5 minutes for the salah. Joy … More
Weekly Thoughts
Ali Asad Chandia Re-Sentencing I went to the re-sentencing hearing for Ali Asad Chandia last week, hope to write a … More
Zaid Shakir & Mohamed Magid | Curbing Violent Extremism in the Muslim Community
Cross-posted on Muslim Matters (Audio removed by request, but may be back at later date) A few weeks ago, I … More
Please, Just Call Me Ify
I have a confession to make. I really do not like to be called “Sister Ify.” There, I said it. … More
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