The only language they understand is money
The furor over the despicable cartoons published in a Danish newspaper show no signs of abating. As a Muslim, I am outraged by the calumny heaped on my Beloved Prophet(Peace and blessings on him). This...
View Article2nd Annual Brass Crescent Awards
Salaam 'AlaikumLiving Tradition is nominated for a Brass Crescent Award, in the category of Best Group Blog. On behalf of all the contributors: Kelly Izdihar, Dr. Max, AJ Suhail, and Abdur Rahman...
View ArticleBlogging for the Prophet (sallalahu alayhi wa salaam)
Blogging for the Prophet (sallalahu alayhi wa salaam)In Honor of the Prophet (sallalahu alayhi wa salaam)In these controversial times when Muslims are feeling quite helpless, I think there's one person...
View ArticleFilm about Mukhtar Mai
Somy Ali turns filmmaker By: Sarita TanwarFebruary 6, 2006After turning journalist and taking up social issues in America, one-time Bollywood actress Somy Ali has now turned filmmaker after her recent...
View ArticleThank You
Salaam 'AlaikumOn behalf of the writers of Living Tradition -- AJ Suhail, Dr. Max, Kelly Izdihar, Abdur Rahman, and myself, Umm Zaid, -- I would like to say thank you and Jazakh Allah Khair for those...
View ArticleIn Honor of the Prophet
Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him) by Mohammad ZakariyyaSalaam alaikum,Bismillahir-Rahman-RahmeenWelcome to the online carnival dedicated to the best of all creation and a mercy to mankind, the...
View ArticleHow to be a Muslim reformer
Salaam alaikum,Yeah, we've been bad. Very bad. How dare we neglect this blog after winning the Brass Crescent! :::slaps hand::: But we'll make it up to you starting now.Here is a wonderful entry from a...
View ArticleEmpowering Muslim Women
All praise is due to Allah, and May His Peace and Blessings be upon the Prophet Muhammad and upon his family, and his companions and all those who follow his way until the Day of Judgment, Ameen.The...
View ArticleIman Muhanna and American Muslim Politics
Salaam alaikum,Sister Umm Zaid and I have written an article about the murder of Iman Muhanna Mohammad for AltMuslim.com. Also, it seems that many of us are getting into the political boxing ring as...
View ArticleWhat's Wrong with Beliefnet?
Beliefnet.com is a popular website that focuses on the world's major religions and one that offers a spiritual alternative to its readers. I am not a great fan of their methods and I find that some of...
View ArticleMasjid Security: Another Issue Ignored
Last year Albert Brooks was looking comedy in the Muslim world. In similar vein, I’ve been looking for common sense and honesty in the pro-regressive movement for years now. So far, I’ve been...
View ArticleAward for Mukhtar Mai
MUKHTAR MAI TO BE HONORED BYMPAC, KARAMAH, ADAMS CENTER ON APRIL 28(Washington, DC - 4/23/06) -- The Muslim Public Affairs Council, KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights, and the All Dulles...
View ArticleMukhtar Mai termed a powerful voice for Pakistan
By Our CorrespondentWASHINGTON, April 25: “Mukhtar Mai is a very important and powerful voice for Pakistan,” said Karen Hughes, the Bush administration’s chief image strategist. Ms Hughes, State...
View ArticleSunni Sister speaks on Darfur
Salaam alaikum,This weekend, on April 30th, millions around the US will march to bring attention to the modern day nightmare that is Darfur. I know that we as Muslims are overwhelmed by so much...
View ArticleMUKHTAR MAI ADDRESSES MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN STERLING, VA
(Washington, D.C. - 5/2/06) -- On Friday, April 28,more than 250 people attended an event featuring Mukhtar Mai at the ADAMS Center in Sterling, VA.Hosted by the Muslim Public Affairs Council,...
View ArticleMore on Darfur
May 3, 2006More on DarfurI emphasized a few statements in bold letters and made my own comments in bold italics. The cause for Darfur keeps getting more and more interesting.“Save Darfur”: Evangelicals...
View ArticleActivist Muslim Profile: Rami Nashashibi
TRIBUNE PROFILE: RAMI NASHASHIBIMuslim confronts needs of cityActivist sees poverty, gangsas top threats to urban brethren–and he won’t stand for itBy Margaret RamirezTribune religion reporterPublished...
View ArticleM. Shahid Alam: The Muslims America Loves
Salaam 'AlaikumFound via Yursil, via PMUNA Debate.The Muslims America LovesOn March 11 the New York Times published a front page story on Dr. Wafa Sultan, "a largely unknown Syrian-American...
View ArticleWill Tarek Fatah scream for Haditha?
A few days ago, one of my favorite pro regressives Tarek Fatah took part in a 'Scream for Darfur'rally,ensuring as always that he got dollops of publicity.He took it even further when he accused...
View ArticleBill and Warren
Even the jaded observer was jolted by a series of announcements made by the sage of Seattle and the oracle of Omaha as Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are known.Bill recently declared that he would...
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