Droping the “A” word
Click here to watch yesterday’s story on WXYZ Channel 7.
Month: February 2014
Dawud Walid: With Dingell’s retirement, time to talk term limits
http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2014/02/25/dingells-retirement-calls-discussion-term-limits/ FEB 25, 2014, 12:30 PM Dawud Walid: WIth Dingell’s retirement, time to talk term limits BY DAWUD WALID The recent announcement of Michigan Democratic Congressman John Dingell’s impending retirement brings to mind the need for national debate on the… Continue Reading
VIDEO: Islam & Black History Month
The following video is from last Thursday at Michigan State University.
AUDIO: From Bilal to Malcolm X
Today’s khutbah was given at the IONA masjid in Warren, MI.
Michael Dunn’s mistrial and the post-racial myth
http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2014/02/19/dunn-mistrial/ FEB 19, 2014, 9:10 AM Dawud Walid: Michael Dunn’s mistrial and the post-racial myth BY DAWUD WALID Another high-profile trial in Florida continues to fuel a national discussion regarding the impact of race in America. On Saturday, Michael Dunn, a… Continue Reading
Discussion on racism within the American Muslim community
Click here to listen to my appearance last night in the Hanif J. Williams Show discussing racism within the American Muslim community. Topics discussed include the usage of racial slurs such as abeed, how Blacks are viewed by many as unauthentic… Continue Reading
From ‘Abd to Mawla: Prophetic Empowerment Through Language
Prophet Muhammad (prayers & peace be upon him and his family) created a new paradigm, which revolutionized social relationships as never seen prior to his time. One of these was how he shifted power dynamics through redefining relationships including what… Continue Reading
Launching of Anti-Racism Movement Among American Muslims
I’m pleased to see during Black History Month the first of a series of Twitter discussions relating to Blacks in the Muslim community. The Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MARC) today at 1pm EST is leading a discussion on #BeingBlackAndMuslim. The purpose… Continue Reading
Pro-Israel bill threatens academic freedom
http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2014/02/11/pro-israel-bill-threatens-academic-freedom/ FEB 11, 2014, 1:00 PM Dawud Walid: Pro-Israel bill threatens academic freedom BY DAWUD WALID Two Republican congressmen have introduced a bill that if passed would be the biggest assault on freedom of speech and academic freedom in this generation… Continue Reading
AUDIO: Recent lectures relating to social issues and Islamic jurisprudence
Discussion at Islamic Center of America on 2/7/14 in Dearborn on gossiping and back-biting. Click here to listen. Discussion at Masjid Mu’ath bin Jabal on 2/8/14 in Detroit about issues pertaining to American law and non-wajib issues. My position… Continue Reading