Reality TV: 'All-American Muslim'

If you missed this past Sunday's "All-American Muslim", then I suggest you write a note to remember this Sunday. TLC's new reality show featuring American Muslims is anything but traditional, it is  conventional and modern and we all get to see what life is like for an American Muslim.

The eight-part series is the first show on American television that depicts the lives of Muslim Americans, a community that has been in the spotlight for the past decade, but often misunderstood.

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Muslim Holy Month Begins

Early this morning, my father walked down the halls to the kitchen and had himself  an extra early breakfast. He then venture back to his pray room and began the holy month. Just like him (and my brother) about 1.8 billion worldwide will also do the same and begin preparing to host their yearly guest-- Ramadan. It is the holiest month's in a Muslim's life and it's to focus on spirituality, praying more often and with holding any acts of violence during the fast. All Muslims across the world are expected to participate, with the exception of the elderly, sick and pregnant.

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My Faith My Voice: American Muslims

"I am American, I am Muslim, This is my Faith,

This is my Voice"

MyFaithMyVoice.com is an organization brought to you by American Muslims around the United States. They speak about issues affecting Islam and Muslims in America.

Their latest PSA portrays American born Muslims, of all colors, shapes and sizes.  All seeking the same thing most American do-"life, liberty, peace and happiness."

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Sept.11 2010: International Burn Qur’an Day

I can't imagine what God is thinking right now, with all that is going on this this world. The discrimination, poverty, hunger, war--is his message in any religion not to LOVE, HONOR, RESPECT and FORGIVE? Where do we as humans get the right to condemn and ridicule another human being, their religion or faith or morals? Honestly, where? I am  sure if is not from God.

I went to the University of Flordia and I will bleed orange and blue till the day I die. But for the first time in my adult life, I am ashamed to say I spent a good chunk of my life in Gainesville.  Today I kept reading every one's version of what this church is Gainesville is planning on doing and I can't even begin to understand where their logic is coming from. Dove World Outreach Center is a non-denominational evangelical church and it is hosting "International Burn Qur'an Day".

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