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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You, Me and Ramadan

NOTE: Only an excerpt from each profile is presented in this post.

When I decided to do this questioner on Ramadan, I didn’t really envision many knowing exactly what this religious time was about. I do believe that a majority of non-Muslims are aware and educated on “Muslims and Islam”. Although I may believe that, I am still very much convinced that a lot of that education and desire came about after September 11th. I am aware of the fact that my assumption is a stereotype and I may offend some because of it, but I am positive that prior to September 11th, people in the United States knew very little or none of Islam, but I think that 9/11 raised an uncanny awareness for the American people; in terms of learning about Muslims and Islam.

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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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Children of the Revolution

All photos courtesy foreignpolicy.com

They are the littlest revolutionist you’ll see in the wake of the uprisings in the Mideast and Africa, but don’t underestimate these little people, because they too are hoping and wanting change. However the question still remains are they too young to be a part of such a violent revolution? Or could their presence bring about some ground breaking change?

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Who Loved Hosni Mubarak?

Ten days ago, the world respected and some even loved him. However with the recent riots in his homeland of Egypt, the world has turned against him. The man who Sec. of State Hillary Clinton, once considered a "friend of the Clinton family" and former President Ronald Reagan saw him as a close friend and partner in peace-- is now left standing alone, with no one to back him up.

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PHOTOS: Egypt's Protest

A day of intense protest through out Egypt has caused military forces on the streets ordered by President Hosni Mubarak. The leader, who the Egyptians people want out, has also ordered a nation wide overnight curfew.

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The Banning of the Full Muslim Veil

Back in September of 2010, The French Senate voted for a bill banning the burka/nijab-style Islamic veil everywhere and this April it will go into full effect.  Muslim women are not by any means happy about this and some are even threatening to defy the French Law.

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Muslim Comic Book on the Way

An unlikey new superhero is on the rise and in the form of a young Muslim boy in a wheelchair. Sound strange? Well it is for some comic readers, but for Jay T. Snyder it's not. 

The young boy with super powers, is the brainchild of U.S. philanthropist and businessman Jay T. Snyder.  Snyder last month brought young Americans and Syrians together in Damascus by the Open Hands Initiative.  Snyder gave these young kids one job: come up with a storyline for a new super hero, and that they did.

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Ramadan 2010: From Across The World

It is the holiest month in a Muslim's life. Ramadan or the Fast of Ramadan is a time when Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend less time on the concerns of their everyday lives. It is a time of worship and contemplation.

Along with not eating and drinking in the light hours--smoking and sexual relations and consuming alcohol are also forbidden during fasting.

This year, Ramadan will continue until Thursday, September 9th.

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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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Iraqis Celebrate Christmas?

It's December 25th in Iraq and the Christian population celebrated the birth of Christ in a private setting.
Muslims regard Jesus Christ as on of the most important prophet sent from God. However, in Iraq this year Christmas day coincided with the start of Ashoura--one of the most important dates in the Shiite Calendar, it marks the death of Imam Hussein, one of the founding martyrs of Shiite Islam.
Christian all over Iraq refrained from the Christmas celebration out or respects of their Muslim neighbors, but also out of fear?

This year only one church held midnight mass in Baghdad and Christians voluntarily keeping Christmas behind doors. It is very strange since no Islamic leader or official asked them to do so. So it is quite confusing whether or not it is out of pure respect for the majority religious group or out of fear.
In 2003 Christians started leaving Baghdad, there were about 1200 Christians living in Baghdad then, today there are fewer than 500. Most of the Christians sold their assets and emigrated, since there were splits within the ethnic groups and armed factions had risen.
Christians have been targets of Islamic militant groups.