Walid discussing mosque controversy
Dawud Walid on Radio Baladi 690 AM this morning discussing the New York City mosque controversy. Click here to listen.
Month: August 2010
Unorthodox spies in mosques
http://www.diver-city.be/2010/08/unorthodox-spies-in-mosques.html By Valérie Samson Second part of my investigation on the consequences of 9/11 for the Muslim community in Dearborn. Imam Steve Mustapha Elturk insisted on having me visit every corner of his mosque, and he took the initiative to… Continue Reading
‘Fasting of the Tongue’ sermon
Today’s sermon, “Fasting of the Tongue” was given at the Flint Islamic Center at Swartz Creek, Michigan. Issues mentioned were: 1) Seeking to connect with the inner aspects of the fast including fasting of the tongue and hearing. 2) Addressing… Continue Reading
Local leaders, scholars respond to American anti-Islam sentiments
http://www.arabamericannews.com/news/index.php?mod=article&cat=Community&article=3321 Local leaders, scholars respond to American anti-Islam sentiments By Nick Meyer Both locally and across the Middle East and various other parts of the globe where the world’s estimated 1.5 billion Muslims reside, the beginning of Ramadan has brought… Continue Reading
Islamophobia — Weapon of Choice for the Midterms
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nida-khan/islamophobia—weapon-of_b_678841.html Islamophobia — Weapon of Choice for the Midterms By Nida Khan News correspondent for WRKS 98.7 Kiss FM NY It’s that time of year again. Congress is on its lengthy August recess, and candidates have only a few months… Continue Reading
Ramadan beings on Thursday in North America
Due to no veracious sightings of the new crescent moon in North America tonight, Wednesday is the 29th of Sha’ban. Thus, Wednesday at dusk will begin Ramadan, and fasting is to begin on THURSDAY, August 12.
Group Sues for Details on Imam’s Death in Raid
See video from FOX 2 Detroit regarding FOIA lawsuits filed against Dearborn Police Department and Detroit Police Department. Click here to watch. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703428604575419763102729850.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Group Sues for Details on Imam’s Death in Raid By ALEX P. KELLOGG DETROIT—A leading Muslim advocacy group… Continue Reading
Muslim youth gather for networking program
http://www.edmondsun.com/opinion/x1388783941/Muslim-youth-gather-for-networking-program August 9, 2010 Muslim youth gather for networking program WILLIAM F. O’BRIEN The Edmond Sun EDMOND — The Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium of Oklahoma recently had its networking dinner program at the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City… Continue Reading
Walid discusses ‘Ground Zero Mosque’ controversy
I was a special co-host this past Friday on “Radio Baladi” with Ray Hanania on 690 am in Detroit. The so-called “Ground Zero Mosque” project was the focal point of the discussion. Click here to listen.
Ramadan to start at dusk tomorrow (maybe)
The bless month of Ramadan for the hijri year of 1431 will most likely start at dusk on Tuesday, August 12 making the first day of fasting on Wednesday, August 13. Since Tuesday will be the 29th day of Sha’ban,… Continue Reading