GB Writes

I write therefore I am/I am what I write

Youth-Empowerment

January 3, 2012

My thoughts on Water: Part I (The article):

In the name of Allah, the Source of Mercy, the Most-Merciful: Author’s note: Unlike my other articles, I didn’t write this all by myself. This article before you is the compilation of a great team of individuals (Khadeejah Bari, Sarah El-Alem, Ruann Ibrahim, and Guadalupe Mercado), known formally as The One Ummah Team (we’re the… Continue reading

Activism, Africa, Asia, Community-Service, Culture, Economy, Famine, Global Economy, Global Politics, Haiti, Horn of Africa, Islam & Activism, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Political-Awareness, Religion, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Somalia, U.N.-Relief, U.S. Economy, U.S. Politics, United Nations, Wall Street, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Charity, Charity Water, Clean-Water, Disease, Malaria, Water, Water Scarcity, Water-Crisis, Water-Shortages, Water-Wars
December 29, 2011

My thoughts on Peoples’ Relationships with their Creator and with one another

It’s impossible to appreciate someone, if you don’t care about them. And it’s impossible to care about someone, if you don’t love them. And it’s impossible to love someone, if you don’t trust them. And it’s impossible to trust someone, if you don’t respect them. And it’s impossible to respect someone, if you don’t know… Continue reading

Activism, Community-Service, Culture, Islam & Activism, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Religion, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Appreciation, Concern, Knowledge, Love, Relationshpis, Respect, Trust
December 26, 2011

My thoughts on 2012:

Author’s note: In light of all of the anxiety surrounding 2012, with all of the Sci-Fi movies that have come out, all of the documentaries, and Nostradamus-type prophecies about the end of the world, begin in the year 2012, I’ve decided to put everyone’s heart at ease, by reminding all of us that Allah, the… Continue reading

Activism, Community-Service, Culture, Islam & Activism, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Poetry, Political-Awareness, Religion, Sarcasm, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

2012, Climate-Change, December 31st, End of the World, End of the World Theories, January 1st, New Year’s, New Year’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Prophecies about 2012
December 24, 2011

My thoughts on the Egyptian military:

Author’s note: This article has been written in light of the recent gruesome & shameful beating of several persons in Egypt, particularly one woman, who was not only beaten, but shamefully stripped publicly of her traditional Islamic-dress, exposing her private parts-The sad & horrible irony is that the ones who did this are Muslims, in… Continue reading

Activism, Africa, Arab Spring, Culture, Domestic-Violence, Global Politics, Islam & Activism, Political-Awareness, Religion, Sarcasm, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, U.S. Politics, United Nations, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Brutality, Egypt, Egyptian Military, Physical Abuse, Protests in Egypt, Tahrir, Tahrir Square, Violence and Abuse, Women protesting in Egypt
December 23, 2011

My thoughts on Deception:

The Double-Life: The double-life is in each & every one of us. Attempting to live two lives is totally arduous. We think that we know people so well; but, what you see is just a facade. Once you begin a double-life path, you must at all times be on your guard. You’re willing to do… Continue reading

Activism, Community-Service, Culture, Islam & Activism, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Poetry, Religion, Sarcasm, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Youth-Empowerment

Deception, Dishonesty, Double-Lives, Honesty, Integrity, Truthfulness
December 22, 2011

My thoughts on Aisha Khan (Part II):

This poem is in celebration of the confirmation of Aisha Khan, a student of Johnson County Community College, in Kansas, being found alive as well as unharmed in any way: Welcome home, Aisha!!! You’re back, and we’re glad that you’re safe & sound. I’m happy that you’ve finally been discovered & found. You had us… Continue reading

Activism, College-Life, Community-Service, Culture, Islam & Activism, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Poetry, Political-Awareness, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Aisha Khan, Aisha Khan has been found, Aisha Khan is safe, Aisha Khan returns home
December 20, 2011

My nomination for Modest Beautiful Muslima Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Editon:

I’ve been nominated for the 40 Under 40 sponsored, by Modest Beautiful Magazine, recognizing & celebrating the most influential Muslims in the world, under the age of 40, which will be featured in the Feburary 2012 edition of Modest Beautiful Magazine. You can vote for me here: http://www.mbmuslima.com/index.html/40under40/gareth-bryant Continue reading

Activism, College, College-Life, Community-Service, Culture, Islam & Activism, Muslim Student Association, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Muslims at College, Poetry, Religion, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

40 Under 40, Influential Muslims, Influential Muslims under 40, Modest Beautiful Magazine
December 20, 2011

My thoughts on Aisha Khan:

Author’s note: This poem is in commemoration of Aisha Khan, a student at Johnson County Community College, in Kansas, who has been missing since December 16th, 2011. It is my sincere hope that this poem will raise awareness about her & will also encourage anyone & everyone with any type of information about her to… Continue reading

Activism, College, College-Life, Community-Service, Culture, Global Politics, Islam & Activism, Muslim Student Association, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Muslims at College, Poetry, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, U.S. Politics, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Aisha Khan, Aisha Khan Missing, Find Aisha, Find Aisha Khan, JohnsonCounty Community Community College, Kansas, Kansas Edwards Campus, Kidnapping, Missing, Missing-Persons, Missing-Students
December 19, 2011

My thoughts on Kim Jong-il & the future of North Korea:

The recent death of one of the most controversial leaders of the 20th century has been confirmed. Kim Jong-il, the 40-year iron-hand ruler of North Korea has left a legacy of criticism which will long out last most of our lifetimes. He has been often ridiculed as being one of the leaders of the “Axis… Continue reading

Activism, Asia, Community-Service, Culture, Economy, Global Economy, Global Politics, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Political-Awareness, Sarcasm, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, U.S. Economy, U.S. Politics, United Nations, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Axis-of-Evil, Bush, China, Clinton, Kim Jong-il, Kim Jong-un, North Korea, Nuclear, Nuclear Weapons Programs, Nuclear-Weapons, South Korea, U.S.
December 17, 2011

Help me help others!!!

Salam!!! I’m a part of a team of Muslims, who are working to get donations to help build water-well projects all around the world. Just to let you guys know, 1/7 of the current Human population (basically 1Billion people) are dying, about to die, and just wasting away, only because they don’t have access to… Continue reading

Activism, Africa, Asia, Community-Service, Culture, Famine, Global Economy, Global Politics, Haiti, Horn of Africa, Islam & Activism, Latin America, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Political-Awareness, Religion, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Somalia, U.S. Economy, U.S. Politics, United Nations, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Charity Water, Clean-Water, Disease-Infested Water, Internatinal Charities, Malaria, Water