Archive for June, 2007
Poetic Vision Tour: Chicago July 21 (Kareem Salama, Dawud Wharnsby Ali…)
14 Comments Published by Haseeb June 30th, 2007 in Entertainment, EventsOur very own Saad Omar has been working diligently for the past couple of months organizing this event, and masha’Allah all of his efforts are now being manifested as this great event is less than a month away now.
This full day event features an art festival, followed by a ground-breaking concert featuring the […]
Holocaust Denial Undermines Islam (By Shaykh Hamza Yusuf)
11 Comments Published by Haseeb June 28th, 2007 in Islam, Current NewsSource: Tikkun Magazine
Epistemology is a branch of philosophy that studies the nature and basis of knowledge. How do we know things? It also studies the veracity of “truth.” How do we know the difference between belief, knowledge, opinion, fact, reality and fantasy? The Greek philosopher, Carneades, believed that knowledge of reality, of what is […]
The Concrete Elite: New York’s twenty best food carts ranked, in order.
7 Comments Published by Haseeb June 28th, 2007 in Current NewsNew York magazine as recently compiled a list of top 20 ranked food carts in New York City, ranked by New York Magazine. The following is a list of all of the halal-carts that have made the top-20: (*-unconfirmed)
3. SAMMY’S HALAL
73rd St. at Broadway, Jackson Heights
4. KHAN’S
73rd St. at Broadway, Jackson Heights
14. KWIK MEAL*
45th St. […]
This Muslim Youth Study is a long-term project headed by Professor Louis Cristillo of Columbia University. I know the Research Coordinator, Muntasir Sattar, and highly recommend all high school students (let ur relatives and friends know) to take part in this study. For 45 minutes of an interesting set of questions on life as a […]
Exclusive Interview with Shaykh Hamza on the Creed of Imam Al-Tahawi
3 Comments Published by Haseeb June 26th, 2007 in IslamProbably the best known most universally accepted text on Aqeeda, the Creed of Imam Al-Tahawi, was recently translated by none other than our beloved Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. Here is an exclusive interview courtesy of Islam Channel (in the UK) of Shaykh Hamza on the new translation.
Picture and Links courtesy of Ali (Rabbi Zidni Ilma)
Part 1: […]
Update: Imam Zaid Shakir on Bill Moyers Journal This Week
3 Comments Published by Haseeb June 23rd, 2007 in Islam, Current NewsBill Moyers is one of the most respected American Journalists. He has been a great public servant for almost six decades now. He is one of the few journalists who speaks out against the Iraq war and defends all world’s religions. His programs on PBS are probably the best news-programs on television today.
This friday, […]
Chicago Tribune: Islam’s diverse faces take center stage
0 Comments Published by Haseeb June 22nd, 2007 in Current NewsThose of you in Chicago should all attend this Sunday’s Takin it to the Streets Event. It features some of the best Muslim American scholars (Dr. Umar Faruq Abdallah, Imam Zaid Shakir, Imam W. Deen Mohammed), Entertainers (Lupe Fiasco, Amir Sulaiman, One Be Lo), Athletes (Shareef Abdur-Rahim), and much more!
Source: Chicago Tribune
By Margaret […]
(NEW YORK, N.Y., 6/21/07) - The New York Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today urged Muslims and other people of conscience in that state to contact their respective state senators in support of the Eid School Bill (S3142).
The bill, introduced to the New York State Senate earlier this year by […]
Kashif Memon: The Desi Napoleon Dynamite?
15 Comments Published by Haseeb June 21st, 2007 in EntertainmentKashif Memon, the Desi Napoleon Dynamite, got through the first round of America’s Got Talent by dancing to a bollywood number.
Im feel real good like real exictement like im dont know whats gonna haappen in my future.
- M. Kashif Memon
Join his facebook support group here!
Orphan Walk 2007: This Saturday @ Flushing Meadow!
0 Comments Published by Haseeb June 20th, 2007 in Islam, EventsThe following should be a great event, and it is for a great cause (Islamic Relief is one of the best Islamic charities). If you are free this Saturday I highly advise you go! Moreover Brother Khalid Latif is giving a talk! .
.:Bringing 2gether The Shattered Pieces::.Walk & Make A Difference::.
Goals:
1. raise money […]
Sheikh Hamza Yusuf on Riz Khan’s Street Talk
3 Comments Published by Haseeb June 18th, 2007 in Islam, Current NewsSource: Al-Jazeera (English)
Sheikh Hamza Yusuf
A former advisor to the White House and 10 Downing Street, Sheikh Hamza Yusuf is quickly becoming one of America’s foremost Islamic scholars.
After his conversion when he was 17, Yusuf spent more than a decade in the Arab world studying Islam.
Today his lectures draw standing-room only crowds in auditoriums […]
Post- Islam in the West Event Thoughts
11 Comments Published by Haseeb June 17th, 2007 in Islam, EntertainmentSubhanallah! It was an honor to volunteer at yesterday’s great event. Overall the event was amazing, and I hope this is the first of a regular series of “Islam in the West” events. Here are some of my thoughts regarding today’s festivities.
Photos courtesy of Brother Tariq Subhani
- No matter how many times I see Haji […]
Are You a Muslim Tease? Introducing Muslimtees.com! Read on…at your own risk…
2 Comments Published by Saad Omar June 15th, 2007 in Islam, EntertainmentThe following an exclusive interview by HAhmed.com senior blog correspondent, Saad Omar, with with one of the founders of muslimtees.com. Enjoy!
Saad Omar-What is all this “Muslim Tease”.com business, is this some type of Naseeb.com on halal steroids?
Taqi [Muslimtees.com]- First of all, let me just point out that MuslimTees.com in no way supports the use […]
Here is a recent post by my good friend Saleem, who is a board member and instructor for MECCA (Muslim Education & Converts Center of America). It’s a copy of a recent hateful message sent to MECCA, along with a response from the MECCA President.
This is the letter we received, unedited:
American […]
All Good Things Must Come to an End (Softballers 11-1)
2 Comments Published by Haseeb June 10th, 2007 in Sports, PersonalAfter a SASL-Record, 19 game win streak (extending from last season), the Softballers were finally dealt their first loss of the season this afternoon to The Dynasty.
Our offense was lacking in a poor showing in our game 1 loss. Their star pitcher, Abishek, pitched a lights out performance with 6 shutout innings against the […]

























