Okay, you read the title… don’t jump on my throat just yet! As a Muslim the first thought that goes through my head every time any killing or bombing happens in any place, especially in a non-Muslim country, is “Oh, God! Please don’t make him be a Muslim!“.. That is how it is for many [...]
Archive for the ‘Religion’ Category
Fort Hood Shootings: No Apologies
Posted in Ranting, Religion, tagged Fort Hood, Islam, Religion, Shooting on November 10, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Islamo-Christian Civilization?
Posted in Religion, tagged America, Clash of Civilization, Islam on October 19, 2009 | 16 Comments »
Alright, so I went to a lecture at the Grand Mosque on Sunday. Prof. Richard Bulliet is a professor of Islamic Studies at Columbia University who came to Oman recently to give a lecture (or to promote his book, whichever) on Islamo-Christian Civilization. I must confess that I didn’t research the guy before going to [...]
Tolerance in Islam and A’aeth Al-qarani
Posted in Religion, tagged Islam, Tolerance on September 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
First of all, I would like to say.. this guy will soon be a favorite of mine. He rocks! (okay, I’m excited). Today, I read an article in the Al-Ittihad newspaper about tolerance in Islam towards other faiths. Here is the poor google translated version of the article: Stressed the Islamic preacher Dr. Ayed Al-Qarni [...]
Jesus and the Crucifixion: Did it Really Happen?
Posted in Ranting, Religion, tagged Belief, Christianity, Crucifixion, Islam, Jesus on September 16, 2009 | 28 Comments »
Alright, since its Ramadan, I wanted to talk a little bit about religion and for today I chose the topic of Jesus’ crucifixion. Ohh, and I hope I do not get crucified over this post. Please read with an open mind and think before you attack. I remember years back when I was in college, [...]
Muslim Women and the Hijab
Posted in General, Religion, Women, tagged Arabs, Hijab, Islam, Muslim, Oman, Women on August 13, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Last night I was checking CNN to see what’s new out there. I stumbled upon an article written about Muslim women and the hijab. After reading it, I thought it was ironic how different people view certain things. Alright, let me start my rant! What the Muslim high school senior wants you to understand is [...]
Evidence in Personal Beliefs
Posted in General, Ranting, Religion, tagged Belief, Christianity, Common Sense, Evidence, God, Islam, Judaism, Logic on May 21, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Today I had a discussion with a friend about personal views and beliefs vs. evidence and facts. Here, I will be talking about religions in general. This is not a post that is directed towards Islam by any means because it is universal among all religions.I respect religions in general, and this will focus on [...]
