No matter how much music, poetry, speeches, etc. that you listen to in your life, nothing, absolutely nothing, comes even close to the beautiful speech of God Almighty in the Quran. Don’t believe me…. Listen to the below clip:
August 11, 2009
November 13, 2007
Sixth Grade FL Student says she is scared to go to school
The Tampa chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling on the Pinellas County School District to investigate a shooting threat and assaults made against a sixth-grade Muslim girl by a fellow student.
11-year-old Hannah, a student at Azalea Middle School in St. Petersburg, said a male classmate tore off her head scarf and threatened to shoot her and that’s she’s been the victim of.
November 3, 2007
New Album from NATIVE DEEN!!!!
Ok, I am excited! I have been a fan of Native Deen for close to 10 years now, from the time when they were just known as MYNA Raps. Their second album as Native Deen is set to come out later this month. Check the link below to find out more info. And then check out themusic video for their first single from the album below.
September 17, 2007
Native Deen “Not Afraid to Stand Alone”
Native Deen have release the final version of their new video, and mashAllah it is an amazing one at that. Check it out, and leave your feedback in the comments.
July 26, 2007
Seven 8 Six – Artist in Profile
Visit Seven 8 Six’s Official Website at www.seven8six.net
The name SEVEN8SIX (or 786) is a popular numeric shorthand for the Islamic bismillah,or saying, “In the name of Allah,
the Beneficent,the Merciful.” The talented singing group consists of Shahaab Quraishi, Omar Razzacki, Zafar Razzacki, Muhammad Saadullah (Saad), and Muhammad Saeedullah (Saeed). These five guys come together to share a single stage with a single voice. SEVEN8SIX is the definition of harmony.
SEVEN8SIX first began in the summer of 2001 in the suburbs of Detroit. The group began as the guys unknowingly came together to sing at a friend’s wedding. They received such a positive response to their performance that the five decided to stay together as a group and direct their talents towards delivering an Islamic message. The group performed as SEVEN8SIX for the first time at the 2002 ISNA convention in Washington, DC. Most of the group’s subsequent public appearances have been at large concert events organized by Muslim groups, including major events co-sponsored in part by the Islamic Society of North America and other community organizations around the United States. Omar is currently studying at the University of Michigan in preparation for law school. Saad, who plays the tabla during performances, graduated from Eastern Michigan University, where he is a double major in Economics, Fine Arts, and is in the process of going to dental school. Zafar has a B.S.E. degree in Chemical Engineering and an M.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering. He currently does research at the University of Michigan and is planning to pursue an MD and a career in medical research. Shahaab, who attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn, majored in Economics and minored in Computer Information Systems. After working for a prestigious consulting firm, Accenture, he now does marketing strategy at Ford Motor Company. Saeed is a pre-med student at Eastern Michigan University and plans to pursue a career in medicine.
This group is working far and wide to please Allah (SWT). As Shahaab says, “We are using SEVEN8SIX as a tool for propagating Allah’s message. Although we all love to sing, that is not the reason for the group. It is something we do well together and share a passion for, but more importantly, we share a passion for being Muslim and spreading the message of Islam. None of us claims to be perfect, or that we do everything correctly, or even try to preach to others. We just want to open people’s eyes to what Islam truly is about and to tell the youth of this country that we know what you are going through and simply…we understand.”
SEVEN8SIX has grown tremendously since their first performance. Not only have they grown as singers and performers, but also as people. Each member of SEVEN8SIX is extremely thankful for everyone’s support and dua’s. “Insha’Allah, we look forward to a lot more together as a group and hope that everyone, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, can share in all that we put out. Ameen.”
May 1, 2007
His Beauty
There was a man who once walked the face of this earth whose beauty superseded that of any who would come after him. His model was that of the most perfect of men, and the most precise in character. His actions on this earth have changed the direction of history, and influenced the lives of millions and millions of individuals the world over. Considered by many to be the sole guide in their lives, no other man that has breathed in air has had such an opportunity. Brighter than the sun, fairer than the moon, his beauty is so dazzling, and his soul so enlightening.
What I wouldn’t give to meet this man… I feel so ashamed that I cannot follow in his footsteps as I should. How saddened I am by the state I continue to live in, even though I know I am doing wrong. He was the bearer of great news, and the comforter of souls, yet we do not honor his name as it is deserving. I shed a tear for my pain, and just hope that it is not in vain…
* AM *
March 14, 2007
Islam Channel
Heard of Islam Channel? Chances are, if you haven’t visited the UK before, or don’t have family or friends there, you haven’t. Islam Channel is really cool, and I have watched it while visiting the UK, and online (they have free streaming of the channel online). It is way better than Bridges TV (Sorry Bridges…), and more informative. In a statement from their site:
“Despite constituting one fifth of the world’s population, Muslims and Islam are currently misrepresented in the global media. This has led to a large demand amongst Muslims for television that reflects their needs and programmes that are founded upon Islamic values.
Islam Channel aspires to be an alternative channel; it will advance unbiased and accurate images of Islam and Muslims and endeavour to bring about cultural understanding and awareness for a peaceful and harmonious co-existence amongst communities.“
You can watch Islam Channel live by clicking the link below. Enjoy, and spread the word.
January 17, 2007
Imam Zaid Shakir – Love for Humanity
Imam Zaid Shakir is perhaps on of the best (along with Imam Suhaib Webb and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf) American Muslim speakers around. He is definately one of my favorites, and always inspires me to be a better Muslim.
