Political-Awareness
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It’s okay to be Non-Sectarian: The Muslim’s guide to stay Sect-free
Author’s note: This particular article is exclusively based upon a discussion which I had with one of my Facebook followers. They had asked me a very fair & valid question, in regards to my religious-identity. They had asked me, “Why are you a Non-Sectarian Muslim?”. This term, that I very often refer to myself as,… Continue reading
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Literary Legal-Advice & Awareness: What you read may get you locked-up!!!
Author’s note: Mustapha Ndanusa, Esq. is an Attorney, practicing in NYC, where he grew-up. He’s very well-versed in social-issues plaguing the Muslim, minority, and immigrant communities, all across the United States. As a result of 9/11, there have been multiple cases of individuals, both Muslim & Non-Muslim alike, whom have been killed, deported, detained, etc.… Continue reading
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Words that have been hijacked in our “Modern-Society”:
The whole reason for this post is to highlight how powerful language is, whether it is used for positive or negative. My intent is to simply mention a few words, with are originally, inherently, positive/neutral. But, tragically, these words have been hijacked by persons, groups, governments, media, etc., to project specific agendas. What I intend… Continue reading
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Stay away from Backbitting & Slander!!!
Allah says in His noble book: “Oh, you who believe!!! If a Sinner comes to you with news, verify. Or else, you’ll harm people out of ignorance, then regret what you’ve done.”(Noble Qur’an: Chpt.49, V.6) Very recently, I was given some negative-news about someone…the news was very vile, to say the least, and angered me… Continue reading
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My New Books:
Salam/Hello People I will, with the permission of Allah, be publishing two books this year. These projects are some of the best work that I’ve produced since I’ve been professionally writing. These will be my very first literary-publications. For more details, of when the books will be published, please go to these links: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gareth-Bryant/137796123047230 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ampli-Pages/440859329272328?fref=ts Continue reading
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Water: An Islamic-Treasure!!!
All living things, essentially, rely on water for basic-existence on Earth, making it such a crucial part of our existence; yet, sadly, we take it for granted far too often & even once is one time too many. We, often times, are so quick to purposely ignore & forget the teaching of Muhammad, the Messenger… Continue reading
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2012 in review:
The gbwrites.com/ stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 29,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 7 Film Festivals Click here to see the complete report. Continue reading
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Arise with Chirps:
God is Great, God is Great… The first beginning sounds that a person with faith Listens to… In the summer, the birds chant prayers with you Although they may speak another language But they answer to the call, God willing, when the Mu’athan calls out “Come to Pray, Come to Pray…” “…Come to success, come… Continue reading
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The Power of Generosity!!!
Author’s note: This article has been written by my good-brother, my good-friend, Jonathan Markis, who has invested a lot of his own time & resources, for a cause & movement that I take very seriously, as I, myself, have invested a lot personally to this same exact cause. I am very happy that he… Continue reading
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My Message to the Women of the World
Author’s note: This lovely poem has been duly written by Humza Oza, a heavy-hearted individual, with a lot of substance, and a lot of important & beautiful things to write about. Why don’t you see? And continue to suffer indignity Hijab is not what brings you down Verily, your scarf is your crown For you… Continue reading
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