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February 18, 2003
Muslim Extraterrestrials and Umm Kulthum Brigade Blamed for Shuttle Tragedy; Muslims Issue Denials and Condemnations
By Zahkan Al-Akhbar After the recent tragic Space Shuttle Columbia disaster over Texas--which claimed the lives of seven astronauts--American Muslims have once again been placed on the defensive as rumors of possible terrorist involvement in the Columbia's demise abound....
Between Joy and Isolation: A Muslim Artist in America
By Kari Ann Owen My artistic interests and accomplishments comprise modern dance, illustration and creative writing, all of which offer not only the usual and unusual aesthetic and financial challenges, but moral challenges as well....
Not Your Father's Peace Rally: 17 Million Smart-assy Marchers Hip Hopping to Funky Beats Can't Be Wrong
We had the world to heal, and a war to stop. My two words of kindness were going to speak of unity and love in the language of some other long forgotten Islamic empire. The loonies had better bring their dancing shoes.
February 14, 2003
Scientists Discover Missing Link Between Mr. Saddam and Mr. Usama
By Jawad AliPhotos by Liv Leader There are no mysteries here--although Colin Powell did make a fool of himself at the UN with his laughable attempt to reveal the missing link.We found what the Secretary of State failed to...
February 11, 2003
What First Amendment? Judge Denies Permit for Anti-War March; NYC Grants Permit Only for Stationary Rally at UN
By Mariam Aziz Protesters gathered on a cold, snowy day at Manhattan's Federal Plaza in rejuvenated attempts to obtain a permit for February 15th's anti-war march. Yesterday, however, Federal Judge Barbara Jones ruled that the City of New York could...
February 10, 2003
Is Allah a Banker or a Psychotherapist? My Changing Perception of Allah and Islam (Part One)
Of course, Allah was just a huge banker to her back then, and religion to her was a mere system of rewards and punishments.
Bloody Valentine: Reflections on War and Muslim Holidays
By Ahmed Nassef And when (his son) was old enough, (Abraham) said: O my dear son, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice you. So look, what do you think? He said: O my father! Do what...
Sydney-Slickers Meet Forrest Gump at South Park
By Irfan Yusuf Picture this. I am sitting at my best mate Don’s place in the inner suburbs of Sydney. We have just had dinner, prepared by Carol, his lovely Chinese-Australian wife. And we move to his lounge-room to watch...
February 3, 2003
The Islaam of Double Vowels
By Irfan Yusuf Do we all remember that really cool Palestinian American academic, the late Dr. Ismail Faruqi? And what about his cool wife, Lamya? One wrote on Islamic thought, the other on Islamic art.A whole generation of young Muslims...
Welcome Home: The Story of My INS Detention
My turn came, and I approached the female immigration officer at the counter.
February 1, 2003
Edward Said Speaks to Overflow Crowd at UCLA, Israel-First Dissenters Attempt to Disrupt Lecture
By Pat McDonnell Twair When Edward Said, the greatest living Palestinian academic, spoke February 20 at UCLA, the venue had to be changed to Royce Hall to accommodate 1,800 students and admirers who called for reservations. About two dozen...
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