http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2013/07/30/stop-bias-assertions-pertaining-to-weiners-wife/ JUL 30, 2013, 2:34 PM BY DAWUD WALID It’s sad that Huma Abedin, wife of embattled New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner, is having her identity attacked as a consequence of her husband’s shenanigans. The attacks, which relate to Abedin… Continue Reading
On the 21st of Ramadan which is the day of the martyrdom of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (KW), I reflect on the importance of early Islamic history. More specifically, I continue to think about how romanticizing this history not… Continue Reading
http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2013/07/23/other-cities-should-follow-in-anti-discrimination-ordinances/ JUL 23, 2013, 2:30 PM Kalamazoo’s example: Other cities should follow in anti-discrimination ordinances BY DAWUD WALID Kalamazoo Township on Monday got it right when it unanimously voted in favor of an ordinance banning discrimination based on race, color, sex,… Continue Reading
This past Saturday’s rally for Justice for Trayvon Martin in Detroit, MI.
Surah 12, Ayah 55 says, “Appoint me over the storehouses of the land; surely I will be a knowledgeable guardian.” The following verse relates to Prophet Yusuf (AS) asking the azeez in Egypt to appoint him as the minister… Continue Reading
Today’s khutbah was given at IONA masjid in Warren, Michigan. Click here to listen.
Surah 8, Ayaat 20 – 23 says: Oh those of you who believe! Obey Allah and His messenger, and do not turn away from Him after you hear him. And do not be like those who said “We have heard”… Continue Reading
http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2013/07/17/zimmerman-verdict-demands-candid-talk-on-race/ JUL 17, 2013, 9:30 AM BY DAWUD WALID The George Zimmerman acquittal has angered many as yet another sign of racial injustice in America. Others, however, were elated by the verdict arguing that he should have never been indicted and… Continue Reading
Surah 7, Ayah 23 says, “They prayed [Adam & Eve] ‘Our Lord, we have oppressed our own souls, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, most certainly we will be of the losers.’” There are… Continue Reading
I’ve finished the 8th juz of the Qur’an in anticipation that Shahr Ramadan may only be 29 days. Hence, I will reference an ayah from this juz though it is the 7th day. Surah 6, Ayah 159 states,”And those who… Continue Reading