British Blogger, Desi Dreamer, Mad Muslimah
// March 16th, 2007 // No Comments » // Blog
I was sent a request by the 1990 Trust to take part in a Muslim consumer survey. Below is the text from the e-mail. Although it specifically mentions the UK, i reckon the PoV of Muslims living as minorities in other Western countries (i.e., all you Canadians & Americans lurking out there) would be just as valid, inshā’Allāh. You don't need to give your name or age to take part.
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// March 6th, 2007 // 17 Comments » // Blog
UPDATE, 15/03/2007:
Tonight's show is titled: Muslim Guy Shortage: Part II. Same time, same place.
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When i saw this poster, i just HAD to advertise the show!
A SISTER WRITES:
“I've noticed in our Muslim communities that there are plenty of single, religious, educated, Muslim sisters, yet there is a great lack of like-minded brothers available for marriage. Thus, we have sisters in their late 20′s and 30′s who desire to get married but cannot find a suitable prospective.”
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// March 5th, 2007 // 6 Comments » // Blog
As a continuation of my recent entry on Facebook, i thought i would highlight this news story, which relates how information revealed via social networking sites, including blogs, can be used to commit identity fraud.
Based on this, i would suggest that bloggers avoid using their real names (at least, your full name), and remove other important details such as your age, DOB (this includes Zodiac sign), exact location, mother's maiden name and anything else which may be used to forge your identity.
This site also explains how personal details stored on Facebook may be used by third parties for dubious purposes. Thanks go to Faraz, for the heads up.
// February 13th, 2007 // No Comments » // Blog
In this month's videocast, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf critiques recent books by Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris that seem to unfairly compare the best of science with the worst of religion (coincidently, the “don't dis the animals” analogy pops up again!). The video is in mp4 format.
Other Zaytuna pod & video casts can be found here.
// February 10th, 2007 // 7 Comments » // Blog
“If you are a man and you see a woman in a headscarf, it doesn't mean that she rejects sex. It means she rejects sex with you.”
// January 23rd, 2007 // 5 Comments » // Blog
One of the topics on my list, was marriage in Islam. I think one of the best ways to illustrate how beautiful this institution can be, is this video, by Sheikh Ahmad Shehab (hosted by Light Upon Light).
Compulsory viewing for all!
// January 12th, 2007 // 7 Comments » // Blog
I must heartily thank Island Amazon for bringing to my attention the amazing village of Gaviotas via her blog (which is a very good read by the way; very deep, be careful you don't drown!). It is an idealist's dream-come-true! How can such a place exist in today's hectic world?
The following is the article i have copied and pasted from her entry. It's long, but worth reading.
// November 27th, 2006 // 8 Comments » // Blog
IMHO an excellent article explaining the root philosophy of Islam in a clear, coherent manner, māshā’Allāh. Please read carefully, with thought.
// November 1st, 2006 // No Comments » // Blog
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf responds to controversial remarks by the Pope.
Watch video [Copyright, Zaytuna Institute 2006]
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I only found this video podcast yesterday, so i hope it doesn't seem like i'm picking at old wounds! māshā’Allāh Shaykh Yusuf has impressed me yet again. May Allāh bless us all with patience and forbearance in these turbulent times.
// October 30th, 2006 // No Comments » // Blog
māshā’Allāh an excellent article written by Shaykh Riyad Nadwi, PhD, discussing the latest bout of media attention muslims have faced during the most sacred of months, Ramadaan.
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