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Ghadaffi: What do you think?

2011-11-11T00:43:00.004+04:00

GhadaffiWith 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!

2011-11-05T01:28:00.002+04:00

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

2011-09-02T12:56:00.002+04:00

Eid Mubarak

Arab Spring

2011-06-10T03:10:00.003+04:00

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,

2011-05-01T21:05:00.002+04:00

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:

2011-04-24T00:48:00.001+04:00

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

2011-04-23T23:11:00.004+04:00

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

What Democracy?

2011-04-11T01:57:00.003+04:00

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

Did Anyone See the Moon on Friday Night?

2011-04-11T01:45:00.004+04:00

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

2011-03-05T12:13:00.004+04:00

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

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

2011-01-18T10:14:00.000+04:00

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

2011-01-17T21:51:00.003+04:00

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

Sami Yusuf

2010-12-19T01:46:00.002+04:00

http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/light-in-a-dark-world-sami-yusufThis Little Light Of Mine, I'm Gonna Let It ShineThis Little Light of MineI'm Gonna Let It ShineSami Yusuf- That Little Light Shining in the Dark

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

2010-11-07T04:19:00.001+04:00

Some Nanowrimo, Inspiration, well at least for me:Peace Be StillNikki Giovanni

NANOWRIMO: I DARE YOU TO JOIN ME

2010-11-01T00:56:00.002+04:00

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:

Sharjah Coulda Been Green

2010-10-02T00:45:00.006+04:00

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,

Eid Mubarak!!!

2010-09-13T02:34:00.000+04:00

Ramadan 1431: Souq Bin Kamil

2010-08-15T14:18:00.004+04:00

As Salaamualikum wa Rahamatullahi wa barakatu!I just wanted to give a shout out to the Ladies at Souq bin Kamil who helped me in my search for the perfect Eid shayla for my daughters, you all should check them out. They are down the street from Souq al Bahar, after that general trading stores near the art gallery going towards Ajman. May Allah accept all of their ebada and make Quran forever on

Ramadan 1431

2010-08-13T14:51:00.002+04:00

On one sad note, a few days ago, our Ruler, Shaikh Sultuan bin Mohammad al Qasimi's mother, Shaikha Maryam died on the first of Ramadan.From Allah we come to Allah we return. May Allah, make her grave wide and give her much peace until our day of account.We here in Sharjah have benefited from her wisdom and teachings through her son, who's madeSharjah the peaceful, green emirate, where the words

2010-07-24T00:55:00.002+04:00

Dear SEWAThanks for the break from the Blackouts! I hope it lasts.

See, What Everyone is Asking (SEWA)

2010-07-21T22:33:00.004+04:00

Dear SEWA,Here's a link if you care to see how we are suffering.It's ok, that we don't have power sometimes, if you just make an appointment with us.We know we are just lowly guest workers, temporary, but so is life, should we be killing ourselves because of this?Remember the babies crying and sweating and nearly dying in the 40 heat in their homes or the 45 degrees in the street.Remember the

Wikipedia and the War of Terror

2010-07-18T22:57:00.003+04:00

I really think that it's unfortunate that anyone, even those not particularly in their right mind and just look up someone's troubles without their permission. This is especially the case of those who are caught up in the War of Terror. There are hundreds of unfortunate folks out there some who are not even Muslim

2010-07-15T10:01:00.000+04:00

Well, there you go. During the hearings about launching of the Operation Iraqi Freedom, there was all of this talk about Shi’a and Sunni. How Saddam was the Sunni monster killing all of the Shi’as. Well, there is truth to this matter and for those who thought that the US was going to solve all of their problems, they have seen otherwise. Some thought t that the Shi’as would rise and the Sunnis

It's Time To Be Heard!!!!

2010-06-02T09:59:00.003+04:00

Here's My Letter, where's yours? Don't forget to sign the petitionDear Mr. President,Last June you promised to help those suffering in the Muslim world live better lives and gain their freedom. You called on the Palestinians to be patient, that like the African Americans, their day will come. But my dear President, it’s been over 500 years and the journey of African American is not done, not even

2010-05-04T16:25:00.005+04:00

Where Are Our Muslim Advocates? The Rational Media, The Neutral Press? There Obvious in None. I found this on some sorid website(you will have to Google it), it was horrid. More than anything it just foments hate against Muslims. We need a International Muslim Anti-Defamation League.I don't know who has declared May 20, 2010 "Everybody Draw Mohammad Day," in support of Matt Stone and Trey Parker

Keep Your Shirt On

2010-05-01T21:58:00.004+04:00

This was cut from Khaleej Times- They are no longer interested in serving the public. Nevertheless, the beat goes on. Sometimes, I think to myself, it’ll be nice to go down to the mall and see what’s going on there. I acted on this thought last week. Regret is not a good thing, but I really wished I could shop by phone. There are just too many cleavages, cracks, and nasty navels for me. I keep

America, Let's Move On

2010-04-09T20:47:00.002+04:00

Here is another brilliant article by Maryam Ismail! Time to move on America Maryam Ismail haleej Times Online > OPINION 9 April 2010 People in our part of the world love to say, ‘the Jews control everything in America… All of the US presidents are Jews excluding Barack Obama; he has other problems’. Conspiracy theories make me laugh. That was until I listened to the two speeches given at this

Soul Shredding: Sex Crimes and Abuse of Children

2010-03-13T04:41:00.004+04:00

I heard a very disturbing story today and because of it I am up at 4am because I can't sleep. It's bad enough that this storm of filth with same sex marriage is shamelessly in the news as if it was something to celebrate. It is not. Yet, it is this same sickness that is seems to be rampant here as well. As someone I know went on their daily walk they say they saw two teen age boys sexually

Hey National, Where's Maryam Ismail?

2010-03-01T15:10:00.002+04:00

I don't know what's up with those guys in Abu Dhabi, but they have been slipping lately. They used to have one of my favorite columnist Maryam Ismail. Man, she really know how to give you both sides of the coin, one minute she had you cruising the mean streets of UAE, next she bring you back home with her savvy, birdseye view of life in the Emirates, especial, the almost forgotten emirate of

Visa Typing Centers

2010-02-14T17:16:00.003+04:00

When I left my house to go the Ministry of Health to take my medical to renew my residence visa, I knew it would take a while. But that was at 10.30 when I first got there. Later that day, 4.30 my papers are ready. This is not right. Take a word of advice. Do your papers at your convience and go there with the papers in your hand. It will save you a lot of time. Watching young women chat on

My Girl: Never Under Estimate the Beauty and Power of African American Women

2009-12-16T23:41:00.002+04:00

Youtube is not really one of my hangout spots and I don't even know how I found her but she got it going on. She ain't Muslim, but she is my sister. Y'all check ha out. If you are slacking in any way, she gonna kick it right outa ya.

great quotes

2009-12-12T10:44:00.002+04:00

"Couldn't sell life insurance to the Kennedys.

Spinneys and Rotten food

2009-10-18T01:35:00.003+04:00

Times are hard enough, so I can't understand why a store as reputable as Spinneys would do something so low down. They have this new trick of putting perishible foods that have a less than 24 hour shelf life.It's happened to me twice, I bought some strawberries last week and then got home checked the date and it was for a single day. I later found out why. The berries started to rot the next

Ramadan 1430

2009-08-13T21:54:00.002+04:00

As Salaamulaikum Ramadan is up on us again and ironically, the war on terror has been cancelled. Or so the secretary of Homeland Security said so. So, let's pray that all of the truth comes out. That in reality this was just a case of people gone mad. I don't want to scare anyone but it really looks like we've been part of the US episode of Gladio.Let's pray that while Shaytan is locked up that,

Tariq Ramadan on Press TV

2009-05-03T18:14:00.002+04:00

As Salaamualaikum:I just found this by accident and it is really important and vital to all of you who want to know how to have a decent debate about Islam. Check out Mr. Savoire Faire himself Tariq Ramadan

Ayam al Turath: Sharjah's Heritage Festival

2009-04-07T22:37:00.003+04:00

Sharjah's Heritage Festival started on Sunday. It will be running from (April 5-18 2009).It is better than ever. They even have a little lake for fishing and dhow exhibitions. There's food and fun and lots of things to buy. You will find lots of gifts, food, bukhur and a new item the Sandboard.So forget the Malls, Come to Sharjah it's on the Corniche right before Souk al Bahar, behind Irani

Paying for School Trips in Sharjah

2009-04-07T22:11:00.002+04:00

BismillahThis is just a note to let parents know that when a school asks money for 'entry fees' for a school trip in Sharjah, I would like to inform you that according to the school booking form there is no charge for schools to come to the museum and that the school is just stealing your money.Make sure you let them know that you know and that they should really stop lying.

Erodogan and Handala in Spanish

2009-02-23T22:05:00.003+04:00

This is really lovely! Maryam Ismail's Article in Spanish!!! Handala es un niño palestino espigado, con el pelo ralo y la ropa remendada, que se alza sobre sus pies descalzos de espaldas a nosotros porque está demasiado ocupado siendo testigo de su vida cotidiana. Actúa sólo en estallidos poco frecuentes, cuando su paciencia ya está tan gastada como su ropa. Creado por el caricaturista palestino

Aaah Obamma

2009-01-30T10:48:00.000+04:00

In his last speech, Bush put his ‘that’s all folks’ on his long over due term. Every time, I see him and listen to his foibles, I am dumbfounded. How did he become the president not, once, but twice? Perhaps he was the best mirror image of the nation. A country with an idiot majority, who refuse to admit their mistakes, one, that lied to itself so much that even its own reflection refuses to

Make the War of Terror End

2009-01-23T18:46:00.006+04:00

Dear Readers: For those of you who regularly check out my blog to see what I've been doing, thank you. I am really grateful for your attention and hope that I have informed you in someway and made you think about something in a different way.So, now I am asking you and your friends and family to do yourselves and the rest of the world a favor. End the War of Terror.Take the form letter below

Collecting for Gaza until January 11, 2009

2009-01-06T09:09:00.004+04:00

In UAE at the Ajman, Sharjah, Deira City Centers, they are collecting for Gaza: Medical Supplies, Tents, Blankets, hygiene products, First Aid Kits, Blankets, Canned foods (not meat), and new clothes. A few of my friends have said, “I am not going to look at the news about Gaza, it will only make me depressed." How selfish. To just stay in your stupor concerned with shopping and getting stuff and

Do Something!

2009-01-01T19:59:00.002+04:00

My son, asked me, what can I do for Gaza? There are so many things you can do, bombard every member of congress with emails. Send five dollars or the equivalent a an islamic charity. If you are in Britian sign the following petition to help save the Palestinan charity created by George Galloway, which is being asked to close out their account at Barclays bank. This will stop what little funding

Dear Shaikh Khalifah: Re: Patriot Missiles

2008-12-29T22:18:00.002+04:00

This is not only to the President of UAE but also, to any other Muslim leader who has military weaponry. Don't let the Palestinians use there bodess in suicide attacks, we know that this is haram. Give them the weapons that you have, for once, don't just stand there, support them, give up the Bling bling for the ching ching and and let these accursed Israelis, take some real hits. Those low down

The Rebirth of Wasalu Muhammad Jaco

2008-11-27T10:08:00.000+04:00

Muslims and Music These days we’re really in a trouble. The competition between the West and Islam is furious. It has also led to the rise of those who ordinarily would not classify themselves as Muslims for fear of losing status amongst those in the entertainment industry and media. However, there has been a steady flow of those calling themselves Muslim in order to gain some influence

Be Kind Rewind

2008-07-05T03:53:00.002+04:00

Mos Def, Jack Black and Danny GloverHey there is a new film out, it is a blast, it's called Be Kind Rewind, it's a about a man and his dream and keeping his business, when the big town investors want to tear it down and replace it with a new condo complex. What I like about the film is it goes back to the good old days of people power and cooperation.It would be nice to see it in the Dubai Film

Cory Booker's Newark

2008-06-24T18:14:00.002+04:00

Cory Booker the famous new Newark, NJ mayor is such a fake, you should see my town. Bylooking at the new budget proposals for this month, it's easy to see how deep the corruption is. Inas city that is so riddled with drugs, alcoholism, crime, and disease, compare the half million offunds allocated for health and drug prevention, versus the 5 million granted to variouscontractors to repave Broad

Nakaba: 60 Years of State Terror

2008-05-16T13:27:00.002+04:00

It's time to re-Think the notion of Arab Unity. What about Muslim Unity? Just think of it this way, If Palestine is our heart, and Iraq is our lungs, how healthy are we?For the visual learners, check out Naji Al Ali it will leave you speechless:We Will ReturnAbdelkarim Al-Karmi(Abu Salma) - 1951Palestine, how do I sleepWhile the spectrum of torture is in my eyesI purify the world with your

Taxi Tag

2008-05-15T18:30:00.003+04:00

That is it!! I have had enough. I think that I have to do it. Yep, name and shame, it's the only way to create change.Taxis that refuge to pick me and my two little girls up in Sharjah today, and drove pass me without any passengers:City Taxi 0075:50 pmAl Khan, Jamal Abdul Nasser StreetAdvantage Taxi 8845:45Al Khan, Jamal Abdul Nasser StreetInshaAllah, this may help others to beging to do

Self Love

2008-05-11T11:38:00.002+04:00

It's funny, how we in the Muslim world really, really, lack self-love. I read in the new UAE newspaper the National's business pages about how many in the Muslim world are not taking advantage of the Halal markets. In fact, one branding strategist, Duncan James of Band Union, said that all it means was gaining consumer confidence. Meanwhile, it also said, that the UAE doesn't require halal

Crossroads: Sebahattin Ziyanak

2008-05-04T23:20:00.005+04:00

A Salaamulaikum All:This is just a cheesey shout out to my former student, Sebahattin Ziyanak whose book came out last month. It's an ethnograpy, a study of people and the things they do. MashaAllah, Muslims on the Move!

The Sharjah Heritage Festival

2008-04-19T01:29:00.001+04:00

HeeeeyyyyyEverybodddddy! Get on down to the best event in Sharjah! The Heritage festival! And for you moms that have been looking for a cheap scale to teach your kids weights and measures, see the local ladies they have handmade ones that are sure to please your needs and your pockets. It's the best time, horse, camel, and pony rides and all.

Sharjah Heritage Festival

2008-04-19T01:19:00.002+04:00

I don't know about you all, but I think that the best thing going is the Sharjah Heritage Festival. It rivals Boys and Girls' African Street Festival in Brooklyn!!!Wait a minute it's even better, because the chaos that is going on in Brooklyn hasn't reach here yet, bithnillah, it won't. ( even though I am hearing sirens more than ever)

8 Million Dirhams!!!!!!!!!!

2008-04-19T01:08:00.005+04:00

You know, I don't know about the rest of you all, but I have noticed that the parks or the free stuff of life is where all of the people are at. Living in UAE has broken the roof and is reaching for the sky! I remember that just this summer one could buy a property in Jumeriah Village South for a mere 250k! Today, I just happened to be looking at an ad that was asking for 8 million.This is

Eman Chase?

2008-04-10T23:27:00.002+04:00

As Salaamulaikum: Well, I guess I let the shaitan get one up on me today. "Aw you're so tired, only pray fard, forget sunnah.I know authu bi rabbi kesel, I seek refuge with my lord from laziness. I did move up to 3rd place but we will see fter todays' score.InshaAllah I will do better in the coming days. After I get some sleep.Fi Iman Allah

Eman Race

2008-04-06T23:45:00.002+04:00

PHEW! THIS WAS HARDER THAN I THOUGHT!This especially goes if you are a lazy as I am. Still, I am undaunted! So what the other guy has over three hundred points and I am trailing behind in fourth place! Still I am ahead of some others and ishaAllah, I will get used to all of the ibadah activities and what a barakat that is!!! Ahghooghooghoo, that rabbit thinks that he can beat me, we shall see,

Can You Beat Me?

2008-04-02T13:31:00.003+04:00

Which are the most important areas of competition in this world? I hope you know. Well, it is the one that will help you live comfortable after death? I know it may seem like a long time from now, but it might be today or tomorrow. And you have to think? Will you scales be heavy or light. Now unlike in ancient Egypt when a light scale helped you, for Junnah a heavy scale on your part will be the

Statue of Our Souls

2008-03-31T22:31:00.005+04:00

My latest read has been Statue of Our Souls. It is quite an eye opener. It is written by Fetullah Gulen and it pretty much lays out the soft power plan for creating a Islamic life and how to expand that into other spheres of life as well. I think for those who are looking for something to do and how to do it, this is the book for you. It is on amazon and other bookseller websites. It is floating

The New Hyundai Showroom in Sharjah

2008-03-25T20:10:00.005+04:00

I implore Sharjah Municipality and Hyundai to stop test drivers at the new Hyundai showroom on Al Wahda street, in Sharjah from driving on the pavement. Especially since it is crowed with pedestrians and especially children.The building that houses the new Hyundai showroom is in a building that is 1. teeming with people, 2. has a educational institute in it 3. always has children milling around

Sociology Class at Rutgers University NCAS

2008-03-21T16:44:00.003+04:00

I just wanted you all to know about one of the koolest classes going down at Rutgers University's Newark College of Arts and Science (NCAS). For those of you in New Jersey, registration is going on right now, so don't be slow or else you'll blow it. It's a hot topic and it's going to be dropping some real knowledge on ya.SOCIAL CHANGE & GLOBALIZATION (3 cr.) Course Number-21:920:303:H1:83879 DAY:

Gulf News and Sharla: Wuz up wit dat?

2008-03-18T21:52:00.003+04:00

I don't what is going on, but I know the recent smear campaign against Sharla Musaibeh the face of City of Hope women's shelter, is so two-faced especially since they often had her appear in their very own Friday Magazine in those silly "Ten things pages." That is where people get to tell what goofy ten pointers or pet peeves they have. For all of those who want to know I have been to Sharla's

Perished Nations: What Do We Really Know?

2008-03-14T10:01:00.003+04:00

It's interesting how every "great" Ancient Civilization disappeared, despite of their greatness. This got me thinking, "So what was their greatness based on?" The Ancient Egyptians mastered the physical sciences, the Romans has amazing skills in architecture and physics, and Ancient Greeks philosophy, literature and dramatic arts. But they are all now? Except for a few mispronounced fragments

Coming Soon

2008-03-12T01:46:00.002+04:00

Posts, that are sure to inspire hope. Here's a hint, no matter how impossible something seems, amzaing achievements are possible.

Femme Fatales: Sigh

2008-03-10T00:05:00.003+04:00

This is International Women’s Month, well, I see. What kind of women counts as role models these days? It’s sad to say that among these role models there are women that I am sure, if we really examined them, we would do everything to make sure that our daughters, never even learn their names. In the group there were two part time bi-sexuals, three or four shaggers, four creators of chaos and

ELECTRONIC ZEENA

2008-03-06T19:27:00.003+04:00

I know this might seem like old news, but I have to speak on it because it seems to be ruining many families, hearts and minds. It is really source that Shaitan uses to come between people especially Muslims. The problem is electronic zeena. Zeena is seeking forbidden pleasures. Yanni, things that are haram. Most of the time they start out innocent, but then they go haywire. I know of a case

Luna Rossa

2008-03-05T15:48:00.002+04:00

This is just a cheesey promo:Luna Rossa Resturant at Qanat Al Qasba,a shout out to Mr. Rafat for his support of the Muslim Women Writers Workshop. He really has the best Italian food in all of Sharjah and his pizza can't be beat. Forget that hut place. He is the best. He will arrange any party that you need. Allah Khaiqhu

Customer Service: You Don't Like It?

2008-03-03T23:15:00.005+04:00

Today on Dubai Eye, they were discussing the lack of customer service. One person sent a text message saying, "Ya don't like it ? Well get out. " Now really, if everyone took that lovely message to heart, where would UAE be? This is not how things get better,.It can only get better if people think of strategies to make this society, well, a society, and not a great big bus stop/ waiting station/

Time Out Dubai

2008-03-01T19:30:00.001+04:00

Hey, check out in Time Out Dubai, in the Books Section's Write for US. Paris In This Light by Maryam Ismail. Wow it is so good.

Where Is the Chicken?

2008-02-27T00:36:00.004+04:00

I've gotta tell ya, that that you know times in UAE is hard when you go to the store and there is no chicken. In Carrefour at 4 in the afternoon, no chicken and even worst, people standing around waiting for it. And don't get me started on Eggs! My friend had to go to three shops before she found eggs. Over in Madina market, you can find them, but you have to ask, as if you were buying some

Walking On Sidewalks

2008-02-26T23:56:00.002+04:00

Istanbul is truly the greatest city on earth. First of all because it's so historic and second of all, it is so full of life. When I arrived there, I felted like, " Wow, this is living!" Uskudar, is a crowded hilly, and filled with mosques, kulliyes (colleges onced used for learning Islam), markets, shops and people. I know, so is everywhere, but, how can I describe it? Once you get there you

Istanbul, Thoughts and Amazements

2008-02-14T13:30:00.000+04:00

Coming Soon

Laborer’s Lullaby

2008-01-08T22:54:00.000+04:00

Inspired by a hardworking, nonchalant dude, full of dust walking towards City Center yesterday. I know, it was all in a day's work.Do they even know that you are afraid of heights?Probably not.You just remember their faces, so sad and hopefulThinking that you can change their world forever.Maybe you could.Have they ever felt hell’s breath?Arabian sun from May to October.Hot, moist, hot winds

From Faiza: In the Land of the Christians?!!!

2007-11-28T00:12:00.000+04:00

I COPIED AND EDITED THIS FROM A FRIEND'S BLOG, A FAMILY IN BAGHADAD, IT IS A TRAGEDY THAT WE ARE LETTING HAPPEN. When I came back from Italy, an Iraqi friend here called me and said, "Um Raid, I want to tell you about a matter that is a little annoying." "Please do, God help us, I hope it isn't something bad."I answered.She said, "There is a general society here that is helping the Iraqis, but

Eid Mubarak

2007-10-12T02:07:00.000+04:00

May Allah accept all of your sincere worship to Him during the Month of Ramadan. This year was my best I think, I learn more from the Quran than ever, I squeezed in lots of prayers and tried to keep away from bad deeds and had to stop other from doing so also. I was really hoping for one more day. But it's Eid, al hamduillah!My only sad thing was that Abu Dhabi's radio station, Quran Kareem

Ramadan Chronicles # 5

2007-10-04T19:18:00.000+04:00

Ramadan 22, 1428The final stretch make the most of it read Quran or listen to it. Contemplate it, live it. Get the best of thikr and haassanet. Remeber Allah and He will remember you.

Ramadan Chronicles # 4

2007-09-25T22:50:00.000+04:00

Ramadan 15, 1428 Ramadan is the time for giving. That is for Muslims to give to Muslims. This may seem selfish, but really it’s not since so few Muslims are giving to their brothers and sisters. It is a real shame especially since right under our noses in Dubai, there is an organization canvassing around looking for money to lead Muslims astray in Afghanistan. This

Ramadan Chronicles # 3

2007-09-24T10:10:00.000+04:00

Ramadan 13, 1428I know, Ramadan has only 17 days left. Well, if you are like me, who has difficulty in reading Quran in Arabic, I have a lovely surprise for you. Quran Explorer, it is a Quran website where you can listen with English translation simultaneously. Also, it has in a few languages side by side such as Urdu, Turkish, even Malay. It is reall useful when listening to the two languages

Ramadan Chronicles # 2

2007-09-21T09:22:00.000+04:00

Ramadan 9, 1428Ramadan is not just a month of fasting, but it is a month that we should have some Islamic goals. Goals that we would like to start and maintain throughout the rest of our lives. I have chosen the hard goal of restraining the tongue. This is a tough goal to accomplish, not because I am such a backbiter, but because I am surrounded by enticement to backbite. You know how it goes.

Ramadan Chronicles

2007-09-17T10:06:00.000+04:00

I know that it’s late in the game, already the 5th of Ramadan, but I thought it would be really interesting to record the ways in which Allah and his creation treat each other during this month.Ramadan 4, 1428We went to Ikea to get some stuff and even if we were not fasting, we would have still been exhausted we spend six hours there trying to find what we needed. All of the bunk beds where out

Ramadan Mubarak

2007-09-12T22:17:00.000+04:00

Bismillah Rahman RahimInshaAllah this month will prove to be a blessed one for all of those seeking taubah, mercy, and Al Wudud. May you feel and live the quran, and be close to those who are of the best Iman.Fi Iman AllahMaryam

Ibn Katheer Center for Quran and Sunnah

2007-09-02T11:55:00.000+04:00

As Salaamulaikum All:School has started, but not for Muslim homeschooled children like mine. They began Quran school today. Ibn Katheer is where I know that they will learn really good tajweed in Quran and hadith. So if you have any homeschoolers in Sharjah or Ajman, especially if those beginning Juz Tabarak, give Ibn Katheer a call 06 538 3327. This small center is clean well organized and has a

Who's Making Him Sick?

2007-08-16T08:19:00.000+04:00

I found this on the World Blog part of MSN. It is telling not only of the general attitude of a portion of Americans, but it also signals the disgust that perhaps many Muslims are just waisting time and doing nothing to help their brethern in Islam.For those of you who feel that there is nothing that you can do, there is. Send what help you can via www.collateralrepairproject.org. There you can

Aferin: Recip Tayyip Erdogan!!!!!

2007-07-23T04:49:00.000+04:00

This is to just give a shout out to my brother in Turkey. My prayers as well as many others have been with you from the start. Allahin emanet olsun.I know that so many sisters have their hopes in you and Abdullah.Cok Mutlum Allah iyilik versin ve sizinler.

Tribulation Workshop: From the Seerah of the Prophet, Sa Allahu Alayhi wa Salaam

2007-07-18T20:03:00.000+04:00

I want to die with my forehead on the ground,The Sunnah in my heart,Allah in my mind,Quran on my tongue,And tears in my eyes...From My Sister For Those of Us Who BelieveFi Iman AllahDealing With TrialsThe Prophet (pbuh - peace be upon him) suffered many kinds of trials for the sake of Allah and conveying the message of Islam to mankind.A reflective reading of the seerah (biography of the Prophet)

2007-07-08T15:08:00.000+04:00

TEACHING JOB SEEKERS: PLEASE READ FOR YOUR SANITY!!!After a harrowing expericence with the school that I was working for, I feel that it is my obligation as a public service to announce that teachers beware of certain things. The following particular refers to the Private School sector recruiting from the UAE in the US, UK, Austrailia, and elsewhere,(I hate to say it)There are a few things that

Daffy Duck's Mine

2007-06-24T17:42:00.000+04:00

Yesterday I heard a story about a friend who abandoned by her husband and put out on the street in the middle of the night with her 12 month-old daughter in her arms. She was a shy girl from North-West Africa, humble and sweet, but in this country as soon as some people get her, they get the Daffy Duck syndrome. They would do anything for more money, women/men, power, and/or success. Nothing is

Wilted Daisies

2007-06-04T22:05:00.000+04:00

Ok: Just bear with me a few weeks of school left!!! Wilted DaisiesI once heard a story about a man who used to abuse his slave. The master was Muslim (so was the slave), both prayed five times a day. Still, the master committed what he considered small sins- this was including abusing his slave.It was almost harvest season, the man went to his fields to see how his crops were growing-It had been

Mind Power: A Stream of Conciousness

2007-05-11T12:44:00.000+04:00

I have noticed that there are some things that are preventing the UAE from being the best society that it can be. With the increasing hi-rises and expansion of the emirates, the influx of foreigners, with all of their different cultural mores, and ways of being that may not match with the kind of Islamic society that the UAE national anthem describes. What is it to do? Become the Las Vegas of the

Think About It

2007-04-13T22:34:00.000+04:00

Here's a fave, I just thought I'd share. A little Cornel West wisdom, it's best to take it while you can.

Just a Reminder

2007-03-25T23:34:00.000+04:00

Wearing the Hijab is an act of obedience to God, an act of modesty, and a symbol of purity. The Hijab is a shield, an act of righteousness and a yardstick by which you can measure the level of a Muslim woman's faith and belief. The Hijab is a means through which women can regain ultimate control of their own bodies. A woman who wears Hijab allows herself to be judged only by who she is, what she

Fantasy Island

2007-03-09T01:52:00.000+04:00

I really don't know what gives. I was listening to Dubai Eye the other night and I couldn't stand what I was hearing! The show was Night Line with James Piecowye, (think that's how you spell it), and he had a few guests from the elite expat schools of Dubai. JESS, DESS, JPC, you go find out their names because I am not going to give it to you that easy. Well, the reps from these schools were

Fallin' Brick City Blues

2007-02-12T09:10:00.000+04:00

I'm feeling a little homesick, I just got finished listing to Suheir Hammad on youtube at Def Poetry Jam. She is the only person that I know who can speak in video! The poem below was one that I saw live perfromed by Will Perdomo, it was as powerful as one can get-After listening to Suheir I feel like even Muslims got it too, The Nigger-Reecan Blues-Because it's all about mistaken identity,

A BENEFIT FOR THE BELIEVER

2007-01-25T20:22:00.000+04:00

Happy Moments: Praise Allah Difficult Moments: Seek AllahQuiet Moments: Worship AllahPainful Moments: Trust AllahMoment by Moment: Thank Allah

Could It Happen Here?

2007-01-16T02:59:00.001+04:00

I was listening to the wnyc.org’s Leonard Lopate’s show on Dubai and it was pretty bad. In it, he described Dubai as the Las Vega of the Middle East. He and his guest, and expert on the Middle East talked about the number of churches, Hindu temples, and how everybody of every stripe when can live in this Arab land? Well, then they had to have a giggle about the real estate road show that many

Ina illahi wa ina Allahi Rajee-oon

2006-12-30T23:44:00.000+04:00

Saddam-A Belated Happy Christmas QurbanMay Allah forgive our brother who dared to seek forgiveness from Allah, the one who loves to forgive.That is what it was just a small gift to Bush to kick of the election race for 2008. Democrat Blake Edwards announced his bid for the seat in the white house. Edwards was at first for the war because he fell for the okey doke that Saddam had weapons of mass

Ya Rabb

2006-12-24T20:53:00.000+04:00

Ya Allah, make the road to Mecca easy for those on the pilgrimage to Haj.Ya Allah, make these visitors find the essence of Islam in its purest. Let it be heart softening, mind opening and fruitful in the answering of prayers, supplications, and hopes and dreams.Ya Allah, for the old give them the energy of youthYa Allah, for the young give them the wisdom of the oldYa Allah, for the unsure, give

Ya Dubai Ibadi!:

2006-12-22T10:08:00.000+04:00

Where are we living? In this cracked crystal palace filled with vermin?Of servants parading as masters?Where is the ibadi?The one who knows his purpose of livingWho lives by the time?Phew! You know the time is near when we have non-Muslims quoting hadith!Of course anyone can quote hadith, but misquoting hadith is always dangers regardless of who is doing it.I was listening to the Dubai Eye's

I AM A MUSLIM?

2006-12-16T02:47:00.000+04:00

I am a Muslim, or so I was told!What is this thing 'Religion'?I was too advanced to believe in something so old.All I required was my bachelor degree education.How we all came to be, was never my concern.My aim was reaching the top of the corporate ladder.All the wealth in the world is what I wanted to earn.I spent my days and nights working,just to get a bit further.Then it happened one morning,

BY THE PEN

2006-12-14T15:13:00.000+04:00

Dont Say You're Not ImportantIt simply isn't true,The fact that you were born,Is proof,Allah has a plan for you.The path may seem unclear right now,But one day you will see,That all that came before,Was truly meant to be.Allah wrote the book that is your life,That's all you need to know.Each day that you are living,Was written long ago.Allah only writes best sellers,So be proud of who you are,

For Cryin' Out Loud!!!

2006-12-13T17:58:00.000+04:00

Let's get a grip y'all!Some of my lovely readers are shocked and dismayed by the little poem below. It is not to offend but to remind. It is a testament of being true to oneself, and nothing more. So, don't be sad. The point is just that la kum dinukum wali ya din. It was criticizing those who sit on the fence, because it is inevitable that they will fall off.

XMAS -XMUS: YA KNOW WHAT I'M SAYIN'?

2006-12-11T20:59:00.000+04:00

Some one sent this to me, it pretty much fits the last theme and tells it all. I have no rights to it since I just copied and made it a little clearer. Whoever owns it, they are the one who has full rights, Allah reward them for putting the yearnings of a true Muslim heart into words.Fi Iman AllahChristmas is hereTis the season to be jollyPeace and good will to all men and womenIt’s finally

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