This Dutch member of parliament is engaging in a very clever political tactic. However, he will succeed only if Muslims take to the streets with violence (his expectation). His short film is expected to be released soon, perhaps March 1, 2008. Let us pray and speak out for constructive, rational [...]
Entries from February 2008
February 27, 2008
Progressive Islam and Women
Another BBC article, this time on women in Islam and the shifting muslim ethos.
This is a great article, I recommend you all read it along with all the sweet articles here.
February 27, 2008
who are you voting for?
An article discussing benefit that Democrats are reaping in a shift of muslim voting from Republican to Democratic.
Has some interesting Pew poll data:
2000 election – 42% of muslims voted for Bush
2004 – 14% of muslims voted for Bush
the article goes on to say that most of us will vote for a Democrat, likely Obama because [...]
February 26, 2008
Does Islam really prohibit images of religious figures?
An article from Slate attempting to explain the different points of view among Muslims about images of religious figures.
February 26, 2008
A New Islam??
Asalaamulikum,
A very interesting article on what Turkey is trying to do. A new Islam for a new time?
Turkey in Radical Revision of Islamic Texts
February 24, 2008
Get out there and make babies!
This is an article I came across about how Conservative Christians fear declining Christian birthrates and high Muslim birthrates. Now I’m not one to jump on the “Islamophobia” (if it even exists) bandwagon, I just thought it was interesting and a little bit comical.
click here for article
February 24, 2008
Learning languages
cool site my friend sent, a free social network type place to learn languages.
From their “about” page:
Livemocha is an interactive online community that includes lessons, a diverse community, chat and motivational tools to keep you on track in learning a language or two.
We know it’s hard to learn a language. We want to help you [...]
February 22, 2008
Respecting our differences
An enlightening article from “Islam for Today” on respecting others’ differences.
February 21, 2008
are you in or out?
An interesting article from the NY Times on the MSA and the struggles it faces today.
