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 [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Islam’
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, [...]
Ramadhan Kareem
Posted in General, Ranting, tagged Fasting, Islam, Oman, Ramadhan, US on August 22, 2009 | 6 Comments »
I had to write this post about the month of Ramadhan. This is my first time for almost ten years to be in Oman for fasting. It is a lot different than being in the US. In the US: You fast, work full hours, and take classes at the same time. Your work or classes [...]
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 [...]
Omani Women and their Eyebrows
Posted in General, Uncategorized, Women, tagged Eyebrows, Islam, Oman, Women on June 6, 2009 | 22 Comments »
Have you ever went to the City Center or the beach and saw Omani girls walking around with their bushy eyebrows and wondered…. why? Well, here is the answer In Islam, women are not supposed to pluck their eyebrows “they will be casted to hell”.. However, many “like some sects in Shi’a” say it 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 [...]
