Muslim Stars of the World Cup

Elan, a great Muslim magazine came out with a timely article, while not nearly as comprehensive or complete– it’s a stab at an interesting subject: The 2010 FIFA World Cup is now underway, and while there are a number of majority-Muslim countries in this year’s tournament, many of the best Muslim players don’t in fact [...]

The Death of Riad Hamad

WTF. I am supremely disgusted: According to Austin Police Department Sgt. Joe Chacon, the death of Austin schoolteacher and peace activist Riad Hamad remains under investigation. Chacon says homicide investigators are “open to all possibilities” but that the initial investigation reflects that Hamad appears to have committed suicide. Hamad had been reported missing by his family on [...]

Afro-Arab singer Malika Zarra & Takin’ It to the Streets event

Moroccan jazz artist Malika Zarra talks about the hardships faced by North Africans in Europe. Source She’ll be at the Takin’ It to the Streets event along with others like Mos Def. InfoWhat: Takin’ It to the Streets: Urban International Festival When: June 19th, 2010 Time: 9am-9pm Location: 6734 S. Kedzie Ave. in the Chicago Lawn [...]

New Campaign: Inspired by Muhammad

A fancy website and ads on the UK metro to boot has plastered polished ads detailing how people have been “Inspired by Muhammad.” Take a look at the website and you won’t be disappointed, it’s complete with colorful pictures and videos.

hilarious article: “How Miss USA will push the secret Muslim agenda”

I am a little late in finding this hilarious article. Since the Miss USA, Rima Fakih, happens to be Arab and Muslim many have accused her of many things. A genius work of satire Wajahat Ali writes “How Miss USA will push the secret Muslim agenda”. I highly recommend the read.

Obama, please phone the Muslim ‘street vendor hero’ too

Hamid Dabashi lauds president for calling two street vendors who reported Times Square car. But, Dabashi says, a third vendor, a Muslim immigrant, says he was first to spot the Pathfinder. Muslim-American hero defies the “terrorist” stereotype, he writes mentioning that Muslim Americans living with prejudice would be buoyed by Obama calling him. Source.

u.s. immigrant stories

Immigrant Stories is a recently launched project “documenting the stories that make the United States great and unique.” You are welcome and encouraged to submit your stories, videos, poetry, art, photos, etc., sharing how you, your parents or your ancestors immigrated to the U.S. For more information on how to take part, go to the [...]

Among the Righteous

“Among the Righteous” is PBS documentary on Muslims saving Jews from the Holocaust and even some examples of Muslim complacency in the ethnic cleansing of Jews in Europe and the Mid-East. You can watch a documentary or order the book and DVD online here.

Postsecret: “I am Muslim and a lesbian”

May this postcard encourage compassion and respect for the visible and invisible struggles people go through

Missing girl Sofia Khan

A girl who fell in Lake Michigan, Sofia Khan is currently still lost. She was in a kayak alone without a life jacket and a tide took her away before her father could swim out to her. A good Samaritan took a canoe and found the kayak empty and ended up being saved by the Coastal Guard. [...]

Prince Charles urges the world to follow Islam to protect the environment

Interesting story caught my eye. Prince Charles, second to the throne addresses the Islamic Studies department at Oxford and argues that the destroying the environment is particularly unislamic. Source