Dream Hampton and I were on Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman this morning discussing the tragedy of Renisha McBride. *** http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2013/11/13/slaining-renisha-mcbride-racial-perceptions/ Renisha McBride and racial perceptions Nov 13, 2013, 9:35 am Local Politics | National Politics | Politics | State… Continue Reading
This evening’s lecture that I gave at the Ideal Islamic Center in Hamtramck, MI.
Yesterday being Veterans Day, I received a few requests from fellow American Muslims who wanted to know about my experiences in the U.S. Navy. I’ll briefly touch on my first deployment to Adriatic Sea aka “The Box” during the time… Continue Reading
Video of news story of my speaking at rally on Saturday for justice for Renisha McBride.
Yesterday, Dr. Yasir Qadhi gave a speech titled “The Massacre of Karbala,” which discussed the history which led to the martyrdom of Imam Al-Husayn bin Ali (may Allah’s blessings be upon them). I was excited that Dr. Qadhi decided to… Continue Reading
Watch powerful video demanding justice for Renisha McBride directed by Dream Hampton. I was at the rally and made comments which are in this video.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131109/METRO01/311090046/1361/Hundreds-rally-to-protest-the-shooting-of-Renisha-McBride November 9, 2013 at 3:47 pm Hundreds rally to protest the shooting of Renisha McBride Oralandar Brand-Williams The Detroit News Detroit—About 200 people turned out today for a community rally protesting the fatal shooting of a 19-year old African-American… Continue Reading
Click here to hear audio of today’s khutbah given at Masjid As-Salaam in Detroit.
http://www.pressandguide.com/articles/2013/11/08/news/doc527d0a029c533766597418.txt?viewmode=fullstory Published: Friday, November 08, 2013 By Ashley Sword Press & Guide Newspapers DEARBORN HEIGHTS — About 50 people gathered in front of the police station Thursday evening to protest the shooting death last weekend of a 19-year-old Detroit woman.… Continue Reading
http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2013/11/05/scalping-bill-will-encourage-price-gouging-becomes-law/ Nov 5, 2013, 4:11 pm Scalping bill will encourage price gouging By Dawud Walid As if we don’t have larger issues to deal with, State Representative Tim Kelly, R – SaginawTownship, has introduced a bill to legalize “scalping” of… Continue Reading