Safar 29 – Muslim Ambition + Muslim Activism + Following Islam into the 21st Century

Host: Omar (Mafro)

Discussion: Muslim Ambitions and Activism

Islamic Activism – Mazen Mokhtar (’til 35:00) [Youtube]

Thugs in the Masjid – Imam Abdulmalik [Youtube]

As an Ummah We need to Rise Up – Hamza Yusuf [Youtube]

 

Community News:

More than half of the recipients of the 2009 Ron Larkin Scholarship are Muslim: [PDF|OCH.ca]
The Scholarship is based on these students’ dedication to their community.
Ms. Loula Abib, registered in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) program at the University of Ottawa. She divides her volunteer time between St. Vincent de Paul Hospital and the Lowertown Youth Centre.
Ms. Sagal Osman, is registered in the Bachelor of Arts (Law) program at Carleton University. Ms. Osman is involved in the community through her volunteer position as Community House Board Director at Britannia Woods Community House.
Mr. Samatar Yusuf, is registered in the Bachelor of Arts (Economics) program at Carleton University. Mr. Yusuf volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club, the Somali Unity Student Association at Carleton, and through his school and mosque tutors teen children in math and guidance.

Muslim Global News:

US officials visit Gaza

In what is certainly a hopeful turn of events, Senator John Kerry and Reps Keith Ellison and Brian Baird visited Gaza last week, the first US government officials to do so in more than three years. The three were by all accounts absolutely shocked by the devastation that they witnessed, and Reps Ellison and Baird, at least, have issued very strong statements. Rep. Baird’s statement is printed below.
He writes, for instance: “what went on here, and what is continuing to go on, is shocking and troubling beyond words.”
In an extraordinary interview with the BBC [LISTEN TO IT HERE | BBC], Rep. Ellison describes his impression in terms strongly critical of Israel, reporting:
“Devastation. Devastation and destruction of facilities that to my mind were not legitimate military targets in any sense of the term, for example the American International School of Gaza was hit, and it is not in a crowded densely packed area, it is kind of out in the middle of a field almost, and it is hard to see how it represented any sort of threat to anyone.”

These are all very hopeful signs. The US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation has put out an action alert asking (among other things) for people to thank Kerry, Baird and Ellison. [Article | EndTheOccupation.org]

Contact info:
Sen. John Kerry: 202-224-2742
Rep. Brian Baird: 202-225-3536
Rep. Keith Ellison: 202-225-4755

Nasheed:

Not afraid to stand alone – Native Deen [Youtube]

Still Strong – Native Deen Feat. Outlandish [Youtube]

Be At The Top – Native Deen [Youtube] REMIX

Comedy

An Israeli arrives at London’s Heathrow airport.

As he fills out the entry form, the immigration officer asks him:
“Occupation?”
The Israeli promptly replies: “No, no, just visiting!”

Your Moment of Zen Alhamdulillah for Islam!

Rays of Cake

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Safar 15 – Islamic Black History

Host: Ahmed Khalil

Discussion:

As the title of today’s show suggests we’re going to talk about black history from an Islamic perspective. Before we delve into this we need to think about if this is something that merits a Muslim perspective. The reality is that not only did Islam teach us about equality of all human beings regardless of their colour, which would be merit enough to give this topic some dedicated air time. But also, unfortunately racism and prejudice is still very much a Jaahily relic that manifests itself in the attitudes, actions, and words of many Muslims until this day. This of course has nothing to do with what Islam teaches us. In fact the prophet peace be upon him would condone the racist statements that early Muslim converts would utter in reference to the first Muathin of the Muslims who was of East African Decent.

The History of Islam in Africa (by Sulayman Nyang):

How Islam Made it’s way to North America in modern history: 30% of African slaves were Muslim.

Here is a documentary narrated and hosted by Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick entitled Ethiopia an Islamic History.

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Safar 8 – Things You Can Do For Islam in 2009 + Getting on the right track to your goals + supporting Muslims: I’m not talking about the Shawarma place + Muslim creativity

HOST: Omar (Mafro) and Ahmed Khalil

Discussion:

Realize Our Goal in life:
Altaf Husain [IslamOnline.net|1:00-9:00]

6 Things You Can Do For Islam in 2009: [sound vision] One way to realise your goals and dreams is simply to write down your goals and revisit them regularly. Here’s a nice form and a spread sheet [Free Download] that will help making that easy.

[Small Deeds | Native Deen]

Support Muslims how are doing good around the world: IOL MUSLIM STARS VOTE for your Muslim Star.

[Allah Knows | Zain Bhikha & Dawud Wharnsby Ali]

Support Muslim Papers, Writers, Artists, Photographers, Bloggers, Film Producers, and of course Radio:
Native Deen:

The Muslim Film Festival: (MFF) is dedicated to supporting established and emerging filmmakers worldwide. We provide a platform to share their artistic expressions by screening works that celebrates the diversity and mosaic of Muslim culture.
With a focus on dynamic, visionary independent cinema, MFF aims to bring communities together to support these artists and unite in celebration. MFF believes in the talent, support, development, celebration, preservation and network of Muslim independent filmmakers, screenwriters, actors, video producers, television, digital media and visual artists.
Festival programs foster pride and creativity in the community; strengthens the Muslim identity; provides a forum for diverse discussions; offers a unique venue for minority and marginalized independent artists; and encourages artists to present films/videos that reflect their culture. [MFFusa.org]

Nasheed: www.MountainOfLight.com and MuslimHipHop.com

Muslim Photographers: We spoke with Br. Peter Sanders just over  a year ago about his experience with photography and had a few thoughts from him about this hobby/career. [Our interview with Peter Sanders|MP3]

Comedy:

Fisibilillah Discount: [UmmahFilms.com]

Your Moment of Zen Alhamdulillah for Islam!

US Army has the highest rate of suicide since Vietnam. [VOANews.com]
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