Racism
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Why I’m Against War: A Military-Veteran Speaks
Author’s-Note: Mike Colon, whom I met online, has welcomed me as a Brother. With us united by our Islāmic-Faith, we’ve gotten the chance to learn more about each other. I’ve had the great opportunity to have him educate me as per his Military-Experience as a Muslim, which he’s also graciously allowed me to interview him… Continue reading
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The Rwanda-Effect
Author’s-Note: Allah says in The Qur’ān, “And, don’t allow your hatred, against any People, prevent you from behaving justly.”.(Noble-Qur’ān: Chpt.5, V.8) Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said that Allah said, “Oh, My Servants!!! Verily, I’ve made Oppression Forbidden even upon Myself, as well as between you. So, do not oppress one another.”.(an-Nawawī) In light of… Continue reading
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My Declaration of Dissonance:
We hold these lies to be self-evident. All Men are not viewed equal. Our Creator has endowed us all with inaliable rights. But, some have been allowed to deprive Others of their rights. Life…Liberty…the pursuit of Happiness for some, and yet Death…Oppression…Imposition of Misery for those yearning to simply be humanized by their fellow Man.… Continue reading
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I’m Afraid Of Being Black In America!!!
For the first time in my life, I’m afraid to be Black… …everything about who I am is under fierce attack. I’m worried that my Mother will have to see me in a Casket… …body mutilated like Emmett Till: a tragedy that’s so drastic. I’m afraid that one day I’ll be blown away… …by a… Continue reading
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Britain’s Break From The EU:
Much to many People’s surprise, including Former Prime Minister, David Cameron, who resigned as a result of a referendum in the United Kingdom to retire from the European Union-This decision has caused a domino-effect/tidal-wave like phenomenal financial & political scare all across Europe, as well as the rest of the World. What’s even more surprising is… Continue reading
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Muhammad Ali: One of the Greatest
Cassius Marcellus Clay, Cassius X, Muhammad Ali… …born & raised in the South: Louisville, Kentucky. No matter what you called him, he defined himself… …he proved he was the best, he was always top-shelf. Olympic Gold-Medalist with Boxing-Titles… …he had so many Opponents, but no Rivals. He was never afraid to stand-up to Oppression… …always willing to… Continue reading
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My Advice to the Ummah
#Muslims…especially #MuslimReverts and/or Muslims native to the #WesternWorld are in a serious bind & all because of #Islamophobia: it’s turning Parents against Children, Spouse against Spouse, Co-Worker against Co-Worker, Neighbor against Neighbor, Friend against Friend. It’s tearing our Societies apart, and if we study the Sirah/Biography of Muhammad (Peace be upon him), the same thing… Continue reading
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Darren Wilson: Wanted Dead Or Alive
Drastic actions, deadly reactions… …freed by racist Judicial-Magicians. Human life given no value because the victim is a Black-Youth… …Michael Brown seen in the eyes of White-America as uncouth. Darren Wilson, Cop in Question, snuffed-out a fellow Human being… …he had him marked for Death, he was on his list from the beginning. He himself… Continue reading
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Ever wonder why our pleas to Allah for the Oppressed aren’t answered?
Some Necessary-Perspective: Adam, the Father of Humanity (Peace be upon him), was evicted from the Paradise, because of only one act of disobedience against Allah, Jonah (Peace be upon him) was cast into the belly of a large sea-creature, because of only one act of disobedience against Allah, the Companions of Muhammad (Peace be upon him)… Continue reading
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Yasmin Mogahed’s position on the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict:
Author’s-Note: Yasin Mogahed’s spin on the issue takes us to a place that we ca all relate to: it sets us up & forces us to truly reflect upon the different scenarios that she presents, and how we would view them, had they been in place of the Palestinian-Israeli issue. I used to wonder why… Continue reading
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