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September 11, 2017

Why I’m Against War: A Military-Veteran Speaks

Author’s-Note: Mike Colon, whom I met online, has welcomed me as a Brother. With us united by our Islāmic-Faith, we’ve gotten the chance to learn more about each other. I’ve had the great opportunity to have him educate me as per his Military-Experience as a Muslim, which he’s also graciously allowed me to interview him Continue reading

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September 5, 2017

My 1st-Udhiyyah: What I’ve Learned To Respect And Appreciate About Life&Death

Author’s-Note: Dhul-Hijjah 12, 1438, A.H./September 3, 2017, C.E. I participated in an Islāmic-Tradition, predicated by Islāmic/Revelatory-Texts, spanning Several-Generations: al-Udhiyyah/Slaughtering. This Traditional-Slaughtering commemorates the Rites of al-Hajj/Pilgrimage (predicated upon the Sacrifices/Sufferings of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Ishmael, Issac [Peace be upon them]), leading up to the Islāmic-Holiday known as Id-ul-Adhā/the Celebration of Sacrifice. For more Information regarding Continue reading

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August 29, 2017

The Muslim-Community’s Dilemma concerning the Issue of Abortion

Author’s-Note: I’ve written this, as a Result of an Article which I’ve read, concerning a Muslim-Woman who made the Decision to have an Abortion.(http://www.thetempest.co/2017/08/25/life-love/love-sex/muslim-had-abortion/) The story actually is not Uncommon, yet Powerful none the less. This Article is indicative of how Broken so many Muslims in our Communities are, as well as how our Muslim-Communities Continue reading

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August 2, 2017

Circumcision vs. Mutilation: is there a Difference between the two?!!!

https://fb.watch/kjS1bXJN44/?mibextid=Nif5oz Circumcision in al-Islām is of 2-Types: 1. Male-Circumcision- Male-Circumcision consists of removing the Male-Prepuce/Foreskin, exposing the Head of the Penis. 2. Female-Circumcision- Female-Circumcision consists of partial or complete removal of the Female-Prepuce/Clitoral-Hood, exposing the Clitoris. Both Types of Circumcision are known to possess Precedent within Islām via the Qur’ān&Sunnah.(al-Bukhārī, Muslim) Circumcision is not Mutilation Continue reading

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November 19, 2014

Muslims Giving Back gives People the tools to save Lives…one CPR-Class at a time:

The Muslims Giving Back #Muslims4Life Mobile CPR-Team is established: it’s a unique team of American Heart Association Instructors, dedicated to training and certifying members of all communities in the NYC-Area. Our team is 100% Mobile…we can come to your local institution or community. We sponsor 2-4 classes every month at Muslim Community Center located Continue reading

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April 27, 2013

Bitter is the Fruit-Of-Truth

Pseudo sweet, not at all a pleasant treat. The vegetation of truth not at all discrete. Accepting Truth is like eating a medicated, yet, rotten, Apple…it is awful, but, good for you. As it masticates & circulates, throughout the body, it causes pain & it makes your face blue. You begin to choke, and, cough, Continue reading

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January 1, 2013

The Islamic sense of Health & Wellness:

Author’s note: This is a very important article, written by Isteshhad Shata, concerning the importance of Islamic wellness, on both the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels. It is my hope that you all benefit from the significant advice given. Allah tells us, clearly, within His noble book: “You are the best nation produced [as Continue reading

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