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The Hypocrisy of Workplace-Politics
Allah states: “Those whom believe pay attention: Revere Allah & speak a Straight-Word.” (Noble-Qur’ān: Chpt.33, V.70) Muhammad (Peace be upon them) stated: “Always speak Truth, even if it’s bitter (even if it rubs People the Wrong-Way).” (ibn-Hibbān&al-Bayhaqī) al-Muqaddimah/Prelude I was asked at Work, regarding my Position on Palestinian-Issue. I literally saw this coming. I was… Continue reading
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My Desperate-Outcry to my Noble-Savior!!!
Oh…Allah!!! My heart is in pain, it hurts. I know that, in your sight, I’m the worse. You have given me my faith, and correct-guidance, while I still rebel. I’m so afraid to meet You, because, I feel that I’ll go straight to Hell. I know that disobeying You is not at all in my… Continue reading
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Thanksgiving is all the time, every day!!!
I’m thankful all of the time, not just for Thanksgiving: I’m thankful for Allah turning my heart away from the love & pursuit of the streets. I’m thankful for Him grant me the opportunity to find Islam as well as finding true peace. I’m amazed that every year people claim to be thankful; yet, are… Continue reading
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My St. John’s University Adventure (trust me, this is funny!!!):
This is how my story goes: Back in 2011, I was going to an Islamophobia lecture at St. John’s University, by John Starling, an instructor at the Foundation for Knowledge and Development, in New York City. When I got there, the posters for the event were all gone. And, no one seemed to know where… Continue reading
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Gareth Bryant’s advice on how to treat Women:
Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said, “A woman is like a rib: If you attempt to straighten it, it will break.”.(al-Bukahri/Riyadh-us-Salihin) Much more important than a rib, the Human female can/will break, if you treat a woman, any woman harshly: Don’t attempt to “straighten” or “fix” her-Women don’t need to be “straightened” or “fixed”; rather,… Continue reading
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My thoughts on Tabassum Rahman!!!
Author’s Note: This post is a poem is about a dear friend of mine, Tabassum Rahman, a standing member of New York University’s Islamic Center, as well as a recent NYU graduate this year. To put it plainly, she’s great-She jumps out the window, to be of help & service for other people. And, she… Continue reading
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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
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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
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