Ghadaffi: What do you think?

Ghadaffi
With the priviledge of hindsight, now what do you think is the next turn for this Arab Spring that is quickly turning cold and hard? Ghadaffi's speech to his brothers during an Arab League Meeting

Eid Mubarakum!

I know I've not been writing the way I want, but just to let my prestigeous 12 followers know, Sunday is Eid, the holiday of the sacrifice and also the last day of Hajj, so I want to wish everyone that their prayers are answered and that they have a blessed Eid with Family and Friends.

For those of you who don't know what Eid and Hajj are here's a video that might help

Eid Mubarak

Arab Spring

Does the Arab Spring really look like a spring or Apocalypse Now? My dear Muslims I want the best for you, but the West is Laughing all the way to the bank with the loans and interests and paybacks that they will collect from you once this is over. you all are Iraqing yourselves. Yes, some leaders are gone and now what?

Aayisha Jokes,

There is a new blog that I've started following. It's called Aayisha jokes. It's obviously a cute kid, with her silly sense of humor. Check it out and post a comment or contribute if you like. http://aayishajokes.blogspot.com/

Newark Crime Sheet:

While Cory is Basking in the Sunlight of What Ever, People of Newark Are Suffering from Crime Everyday. Newark is not that Big, but they way the News would have it, one would think that everyone is Living in Paradise.

Cory Booker's Newark, Democracy At Work

Here is a video, that is sort of in response to one of my critics of my last post. This was taken by my son on his way back from New Brunswick, New Jersey on the NJTransit Train. Notice those who were in favor of one man's right to free speech and those who opposed it.

Really, it's the usual of weekend antics found on both NJUTransit and the Path Trains, especailly Journal Square-Hoboken-33rd Street trains. Enjoy.

What Democracy?

One thing that has struck me with all of this recent pro-democracy activity, is the fact that people are nto clear on what they want and how to get it.Perhaps they should take the time to look at the US, EU, and whatever other models they claim the want, and ask themselves, do we really want the same kind of experiences that people have in the US? Just watch an episode of Friends or one reality TV show. Are these the people you want to be with?

The videos highlighted in this little blurb are for the most part true personalities. I implore my sisters and brothers to think deeply, is this what you really want? If not plan better and struggle better.

Did Anyone See the Moon on Friday Night?

Was it me or the coming of the last days?!

The moon keep disappering.
Was it just clouds like my girlfriend, Hurriyah said, or was it something else?

Allah protect those he loves and guide those who need him!!!

Time To Get Fit: Join Me in the Struggle

Well, it's time to stop being a Chunky Monkey. It's soooo haaaarrrdddd! But when you struggle throught it Allah will make it easy for you if you have sincere intentions.

At least, that is what I think. For years I made dua to Allah to help me get fit, but I think he knew I wasn't serious. Now that I am, I finally found something to help.


And so, I thought I'd share it with those of you who are also, trying to figure out what to do. I found these videos on YouTube, called Gym Direct, it's in French, but they are easy to follow and really fun. I's started out thinking, "Ok, I will do only 30 minutes, and before I knew it, I'd done 41 minutes! That's great, because I can be a little lazy sometimes. "Cheesh"

Boys will be boys, but they still need caring teachers - The National

UAE Lost one of their best teachers, maybe he'll come back?

Boys will be boys, but they still need caring teachers - The National

Sara Palin and Her Peeps-And the War of Terror in America

It's a shame that Senator Giffords got shot and a total of 18 others wounded or killed by some guy who some say was prompted by the Tea Party, or let's say they gave validity to his inner thoughts. So, why are Sarah and her 'get the guns out people' not looking for another country to run to? Why is Sarah not looking to hop over the Bering Strait and learn Russian and bully Putin and Medvedev?

Is it because their are white and Christian? Is it that they are keeping up the once great American traditions of the KKK? How this act of terror, just get swept under, with everyone tut-tutting,"He must be crazy poor thing rug?" Anyone who wakes up in the morning to go out and kill someone who has not done anything directly to him is crazy!

And for those like Jose Pedilla, Danny Maldonado, Afia the Duka brothers, the Lakawana 6 or anyone who has not shot a gun towards anyone or has been caught hands down with clear evidence that they are guilty.

No, they are languishing in jail, with no hope of ever getting out.

I'm just saying, be honest. This Jared was wrestled down to the ground with a gun in his hand and the media is looking to buy him some comicbooks and some bunny slippers.

And they say there is no war against Islam.

What a lie.

Like a fat Santa can really shimmy down a chimney.

Sami Yusuf

http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/light-in-a-dark-world-sami-yusuf


This Little Light Of Mine,

I'm Gonna Let It Shine

This Little Light of Mine

I'm Gonna Let It Shine

Sami Yusuf- That Little Light Shining in the Dark

Nikki Giovanni's "The Great Pax Whitie" - A T Short #13

Some Nanowrimo, Inspiration, well at least for me:

Peace Be Still

Nikki Giovanni

NANOWRIMO: I DARE YOU TO JOIN ME

As Salaamualiakum,

I am challenging everyone I know who complains about there not being quality literature for Muslim Youth. So com'on and put your time, energy, and brains into making positive change.

Join me, for Nanowrimo-National Novel Writing Month.

Just start, maybe you won't finish in thirty days, but you will have gotten the ball rolling.

There are three ways to join. On twitter follow us: @alaskamongolia, Facebook, and of course on this blog. We are joining up with Sharjah International Bookfair on twitter for more info, just click the hashtag, #shjibf to get an idea of what's going with author's, writers, and their work.

This is open to all, but really targeting those who want to want to start a new genre- Young Muslim Fiction

Sharjah Coulda Been Green

Sharjah coulda been green if it didn't raise the taxi fare 10 dirhams just to open the door and sit down, beginning on October 1, 2010.

The bus is 5 dirhams per seat and no discounts for children. Which means I have the choice of paying 15 or 20 dirhams for a ride up the street to Sharjah City Center-a ride that used to cost only 5 dirhams.

This is making me long for the rickety, slightly, bedbug, infested taxis that would take you anywhere in Sharjah for 5 dirhams. The used-to-be new ones, are starting look like those old ones, but the drivers speak English sometimes, which is good, I think, but they now play Hindi music or AC/DC instead of Quran like they used to.

It has now become cheaper to buy a car and join the mass of potential killers at the roundabout.

So, I guess I will have to close my eyes, buy some helmets for my kids and call the driving teacher. In the opposite order of course.

In the meantime, we'll do a lot of walking; pray that my skinny seven year old doesn't collapse on the side of the road and that I lose all of my extra UAE kilos:))

Cheeers