Writing
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2012 in review:
The gbwrites.com/ stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 29,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 7 Film Festivals Click here to see the complete report. Continue reading
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Arise with Chirps:
God is Great, God is Great… The first beginning sounds that a person with faith Listens to… In the summer, the birds chant prayers with you Although they may speak another language But they answer to the call, God willing, when the Mu’athan calls out “Come to Pray, Come to Pray…” “…Come to success, come… Continue reading
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The Power of Generosity!!!
Author’s note: This article has been written by my good-brother, my good-friend, Jonathan Markis, who has invested a lot of his own time & resources, for a cause & movement that I take very seriously, as I, myself, have invested a lot personally to this same exact cause. I am very happy that he… Continue reading
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The Honeybee: A Blessing From Allah
Pollination plays a pivotal role in the life cycle of plants and the goal of the campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of these species. Pollinators range from bees and moths to birds and bats. The diverse range ensures that both flowers and crops are able reproduce and contribute to the overall health… Continue reading
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The Flow:
Author’s note: Mensur GJonbalaj is an aspiring writer, with a lot of drive & spirit, to get his thoughts and feelings transformed into pen & paper. He’s a very motivated individual, and I hope to receive more writing from him. For more info. about his work, here’s his own blogsite: http://www.merapoetics.wordpress.com My mind’s full thoughts My heart’s… Continue reading
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The Islamic sense of Health & Wellness:
Author’s note: This is a very important article, written by Isteshhad Shata, concerning the importance of Islamic wellness, on both the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels. It is my hope that you all benefit from the significant advice given. Allah tells us, clearly, within His noble book: “You are the best nation produced [as… Continue reading
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My Message to the Women of the World:
Author’s note: This lovely poem has been duly written by Humza Oza, a heavy-hearted individual, with a lot of substance, and a lot of important & beautiful things to write about. Why don’t you see? And continue to suffer indignity Hijab is not what brings you down Verily, your scarf is your crown For you… Continue reading
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Christmas is just like al-Mawlid: A Bid`ah!!!
View this post on Instagram A post shared by |🇦🇫/🇨🇦| ᴹᵞ ᵀᴵᶜᴷᴱᵀ ᵀᴼ ᴶᴬᴺᴺᴬᴴ🕊 (@mytickettojannah) https://muslimmatters.org/2009/03/11/the-birth-date-of-the-prophet-and-the-history-of-the-mawlid-part-i-of-iii/ Author’s-Note: The following article is based primarily, but, not exclusively, upon two previous articles that I’ve already written, one about Non-Islamic holidays, generally (http://www.garethbryant.wordpress.com/2011/10/14/thereasonsmuslimsdonotcelebratenonislamicholidays), and the other specifically about the celebration of the Psuedo-Islamic holiday, known as al-Mawlid (http://www.garethbryant.wordpress.com/2012/02/05/mythoughtsonthemawlid).… Continue reading
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My thoughts on Winter:
Author’s note: At the beginning of each season this year (according to the Gregorian-Calendar), I plan to release a poem about each season-I’ve written several poems about the seasons, particularly the four classic temperate seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Each of these seasons represents different stages of existence, in this Material-Existence of ours, which… Continue reading
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Children in Connecticut, children anywhere: They’re all children!!!
This recent shooting tragedy in Connecticut, where almost 30 persons, Human beings, mostly children, were savagely cut-down by gunfire, reminds me of the malice that occurs the world over. There are places in this world, where people would probably say, “Almost 30 killed, and that’s it?!!! We get that in about 1/2 hour, everyday.”. It’s… Continue reading
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