Archive for October, 2008
Yoriyos - La Ilaha Il Allah
10 Comments Published by Haseeb October 31st, 2008 in Music, UncategorizedYoriyos - (untitled) La Ilaha Il Allah
Yoriyos (Muhammad Islam), is the son of Yusuf Islam. His debut album, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, was released earlier this year.
Al Jazeera English Special: Islam in America (PART 2)
0 Comments Published by Haseeb October 30th, 2008 in Current News, Islam, VideosHere is Part Two of the Al Jazeera English Special of Islam in America: Islamic Stars and Stripes (See Part 1 Here)
Islamic Stars and Stripes
In the second part of his journey, Rageh looks at how America’s Muslims have coped with the aftermath of the events of 9/11, exploring the demands of patriotism and belief.
Meeting [...]
Pakistani Earthquake Relief
0 Comments Published by Haseeb October 29th, 2008 in Current News, PakistanSource: PakistanPolicy.com
The Balochistan province of Pakistan was hit by a strong earthquake this morning. The death toll, currently at around 200, is expected to rise. Over 15,000 are homeless. Night temperatures in the area approach freezing.
The hardest hit city, Ziarat, was home to Quaid-e Azam in his last months. The [...]
Fox News Calling out Joe the Plumber and the McCain Campaign
0 Comments Published by Haseeb October 29th, 2008 in 2008 Election, McCainUnbelievable….
Source: The Raw Story
The all-out effort from John McCain’s presidential campaign to scare voters into backing the Republican candidate continued apace on Tuesday as McCain surrogate Joe the Plumber agreed that a Barack Obama presidency would mean the “death of Israel” and end democracy in America.
The Ohio plumber, who has no license and is actually [...]
You Can Vote However You Like
2 Comments Published by Haseeb October 28th, 2008 in 2008 Election, Funny, McCain, Music, ObamaSeventh graders from the Ron Clark Academy perform “You Can Vote However You Like,” a parody to TI’s “Whatever You Like,”
UPDATE: heres an interview with the students from the Ron Clark Academy on CNN followed by a live performance:
Original Performance:
Lyrics:
Obama on the left
McCain on the right
We can talk politics all night
And you can vote [...]
Poetic Interpretations: A Land Called Paradise by Kareem Salama [By Saad Omar]
1 Comment Published by Saad Omar October 25th, 2008 in Kareem Salama, MusicInterpreted by Poet/Songwriter- Saad Omar
[Disclaimer-All opinions and interpretations are from the interpreter alone and do not necessarily reflect the original intentions of the artist]
[Introduction]
This is one of Kareem’s oldest songs and thanks to Lena Khan’s creative music video, one of his most popular. I remember first hearing it a few years ago at an [...]
Jumu’ah: The Friday Prayer [Video Documentary]
2 Comments Published by Haseeb October 24th, 2008 in Islam, VideosA Great Documentary featuring Haroon Moghul (avari.typepad.com) by Tyler Duncan
Ustadh Usama Canon in NY This Weekend!!!!
1 Comment Published by Haseeb October 22nd, 2008 in Events, IslamUstadh Usama Canon from the Zaytuna Institute will be blessing the NY area with several events this weekend inshaAllah. These events include:
Friday, 10/24/08
1:15 PM : Jummah Khutbah
@ Stony Brook University
(Union Ballroom)
7:00 PM: Living Islam in America: Muslim Participation in Our communities in the Light of the Life of the Prophet Muhammad
@ Stony Brook University
(SAC [...]
Al Jazeera English Special: Islam in America (Part 1)
1 Comment Published by Haseeb October 21st, 2008 in Current News, IslamThanks to Adam the Economist for sharing the following:
Source: Al Jazeera English
In a special two-part documentary Rageh Omaar journeys across the United States exploring the story of Islam in the country.
He attempts to discover if - far from being fundamentally incompatible – Islamic America holds the seeds of a lasting solution to global discord [...]
Poetic Vision Tour Promo Video
2 Comments Published by Haseeb October 20th, 2008 in Dawud Wharnsby, Events, Kareem Salama, Music, Project 26, RaefTickets are selling fast!!
Colin Powell endorses Obama for President & says “What if Obama was Muslim… so what?”
2 Comments Published by Haseeb October 19th, 2008 in 2008 Election, ObamaSource: Meet the Press
Please listen especially to the segment between 4:30 - 6:04!!!
Powell also said he was “troubled” by Republican personal attacks on Obama, especially false intimations that Obama was Muslim and Republicans’ recent focus on Obama’s alleged connections to William Ayers, the founder of the radical ’60 Weather Underground.
Stressing that Obama was a [...]
Sarah Palin on SNL last night!!!
4 Comments Published by Haseeb October 19th, 2008 in 2008 Election, Palin, US PoliticsOh man, even though i cannot stand this woman, these skits were hilarious!!!!
SNL Opening
Sarah Palin Rap
haha - that was the best rap skit on SNL since Lazy Sunday!!!!
McCain & Obama Got Jokes
0 Comments Published by Haseeb October 18th, 2008 in 2008 Election, Funny, McCain, Obama, VideosWow, i never thought McCain would be this funny… Seriously, this is LMAO!!!
Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama speak at the Alfred. E Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York City.
FAIR: Smear Casting: How Islamophobes Spread Fear, Bigotry and Misinformation
0 Comments Published by Haseeb October 17th, 2008 in Islamophobia
Source: Smearcasting.com
Smearcasting documents the public writings and appearances of Islamophobic activists and pundits who intentionally and regularly spread fear, bigotry and misinformation in the media. Offering a fresh look at Islamophobia and its perpetrators in today’s media, it also provides four snapshots, or case studies, describing how Islamophobes manipulate media in order to paint Muslims [...]
Can one really be Arab and a decent human being?
0 Comments Published by Haseeb October 16th, 2008 in 2008 Election, Daily Show, Funny, McCain, VideosAs Senator John McCain explained to his audience -Barack Obama is Not an Arab - but rather a decent family man:
Aasif Mandvi from the Daily show concludes that being an Arab and a decent family man are not mutually exclusive:
lol, but all jokes aside as Campbell Brown points out - it shouldn’t matter if Obama [...]



















