Archive for February, 2008
The Pakistani Government has banned YouTube because of the anti-Islamic content on the website. I think this ban is futile. Unfortunately there are many sites throughout the internet filled with content that is offensive to our deen. Youtube is just a medium that promotes free speech and has content that can be both beneficial […]
Ralph Nader for President in 2008
13 Comments Published by Haseeb February 24th, 2008 in Politics/Media, Current NewsEarlier today, Ralph Nader announced his candidacy for President in the upcoming 2008 election on Meet the Press:
I wholeheartedly support Ralph Nader and his right to run for president. Ralph Nader is the candidate who best supports my views on practically every issue from health care (single payer universal national health care system, foreign policy […]
NYTimes: For Muslim Students, a Debate on Inclusion
4 Comments Published by Haseeb February 21st, 2008 in Islam, Current NewsSource: NYTimes
February 21, 2008
For Muslim Students, a Debate on Inclusion
By NEIL MacFARQUHAR
The intense debate over whether organizations for Muslim students should be inclusive or strict is playing out on college campuses across the United States, where there are now more than 200 Muslim Students Association chapters.
Gender issues, specifically the extent to which men and women […]
Lena Khan: Grand Prize Winner for “A Land Called Paradise”
2 Comments Published by Haseeb February 20th, 2008 in Entertainment, Current NewsMashallah, our sister Lena Khan won the grand prize for “A Land Called Paradise” in the recent One Nation Film Contest. She also won for “Bassem is Trying” in the One Minute or Less category. Her videos were by far the best in the entire competition in my opinion, and I’m very proud […]
Hakeem Olajuwon - Class of 2008 Hall of Famer
2 Comments Published by Haseeb February 18th, 2008 in SportsHakeem Olajuwon, one of the top 5 best centers of all time (and my personal favorite player of all time), is eligible for the NBA Hall of Fame this year. He is a sure lock to be a first-ballot hall of famer.
On April 11th, The Houston Rockets will unveil a monument honoring Hakeem Olajuwon […]
Yankees Cheated their way to dominance in Late 90s; NY METS real 2000 Champs!
3 Comments Published by Haseeb February 15th, 2008 in Sports, Current NewsThe Yankees lead the list of teams with most cheaters! At least 26 Yankees over the steroid era have taken performance enhancing drugs. Just like Bonds & McGwire’s HR records are tainted and Aaron and Maris are still viewed by many as the real Homerun kings, the yankees’ dominance over the late 90s should also […]
The Writers’ Strike is OVER!
2 Comments Published by Haseeb February 14th, 2008 in Entertainment, TV/MoviesThat’s right! The 100 day strike is over!
Check out Stephen Colbert welcome back each and every one of his writers (including Tiki Barber, Kevin Bacon, and Mr. Met, lol!)
Now it’ll only be a few weeks till Scrubs and The Office come back on the air!!!
Ustadh Abdullah Ali - Patience and Gratitude
0 Comments Published by Haseeb February 13th, 2008 in IslamSource: The Zaytuna Institute
Ustadh Abdullah Ali - Patience and Gratitude by Ustadh Abdullah Ali
(in English & Arabic)
Can you Smell what Barack is cookin?
8 Comments Published by Haseeb February 12th, 2008 in Entertainment, Politics/MediaThose of you know me personally (or have friended me on facebook) know that I believe Barack Obama sounds just like the Rock. They both are dynamic speakers and can inspire huge crowds to chant along catchphrases/slogans.
Barack is truly the most electrifying man in US Politics today!
Also, did you hear? Hulk Hogan is […]
Source: Story of Stuff. I first remember seeing this here , but I thought I would re-post it because of how great it is. Really makes u think about all that great stuff you find for so cheap at walmart of the 99 cents store, as well as wonder if u really need the new […]
My Favorite Super Bowl XLII Commercial & an exclusive ad that didnt make the air…
15 Comments Published by Haseeb February 7th, 2008 in Sports, EntertainmentI just wanted to share my favorite commercial from Super Bowl XLII:
Now what most people dont know, is that Pepsi filmed another commercial with the same “What is Love” song, but sadly it didnt make the cut for the super bowl. Nonetheless here it is for me to share with you (HAhmed.com exclusive):
Please keep […]
After weeks of trash talking, insults, and arguments as to who is responsible for Mike Huckabee’s success, The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart, The Colbert Report’s Stephen Colbert, and Late Night’s Conan O Brien finally end their fued with a backstage brawl:
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Subhanallah!!! Unbelievable!!!
Yes We Can - Barack Obama Music Video
11 Comments Published by Haseeb February 3rd, 2008 in Politics/Media, MusicBarack Hussain Obama truly is an amazing speaker. My father compared his speeches to poetry. Check out this song produced by Will.I.Am (of the Black Eyed Peas) - whose lyrics are entirely taken from Barack’s “Yes We Can” speech in South Carolina:
Please encourage all of your friends/family/communities to get out and vote for Barack this […]
Barack Obama… endorsements, Bollywood, and more!
10 Comments Published by Haseeb February 2nd, 2008 in Politics/MediaHere is a list of people currently supporting Barack Hussain Obama:
Oprah
Caroline & Ted Kennedy
George Clooney
Ed Norton
Will Smith
Rob Reiner
Warren Buffet
Matt Damon
NAS
Stephen Colbert (real)
Hulk Hogan
Kal Penn (Kumar)
Laurence Fishburne
Brad Pitt
Haseeb Ahmed
Imam Suhaib Webb
Add your name to this list!!!!
Also check out this video Tamzid linked me to on youtube… hilarious:

























