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On October 2, 2010 Masjid Muhammad commemorated its 50th anniversary. This was the second of three phases marking the anniversary, The ﬁrst phase was held in September and the ﬁnal is slated for December.

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Tucked between colorful row homes in northwest DC off Florida Avenue, Masjid Muhammad can be seen with two sets of stairs rising high to the top entrance its structure; above the green doors are three arches. Planted at the right side of the door is the red, white and blue of the American ﬂag while on the left side stands a red ﬂag; on it is the design of an open green book reading “la ilaha ill Allah, Muhammad

Communities Showcase Diversity at Bazaars | pg 6 Ahmad Kenya performs as Omar Ibn Sayyid – a West African Islamic scholar cast into slavery – at a play at Masjid Muhammad in Washington DC, part of the masjid’s 50th anniversary celebration. Photo by Bilal Siraj. ar-rasullulah” in Arabic. From this book, golden rays emanate. On the blocked off streets are various tables

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From Livin’ Da Fake Life to Living the Good Life Former Hip Hop Celebrities Speak to the Youth at NOVA By Wendy Diaz Muslim Link Contributing Writer

As the afternoon came to a close and darkness began to unravel in a cloudy sky, it seemed like the fervent crowd of youth outside The Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Rachel M. Schlesinger Arts

Center were gathered for a concert. Lines of people wrapped around the outside of the building while inside, busy security guards stood like bouncers outside a club, checking purses, throwing away bottled drinks, and patting down random students before they were allowed inside the Mary Collier Baker Theater. There

were ﬂiers posted around the campus with the faces of famous rap stars, coming on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. The name of the event: Livin’ Da Fake Life. But after the busy crowd of more than 500 was seated >> GOOD LIFE Pg 7

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My Faith My Voice PSA Campaign Giving Ordinary Muslims A Voice By Yaman Shalabi

Muslim Link Staff Writer A one minute public service announcement produced in Northern Virginia called “My Faith My Voice” was launched August 30, 2010 in response to rising fears of Islam and Muslims in America. The online video features Muslims from all ages and backgrounds telling America not to fear Islam, and assuring the public that American Muslims are part and parcel of society. The PSA, spliced so a complete statement is read in parts by about a dozen Muslims from diverse backgrounds, reads: “In recent weeks, a lot of people have been telling you what to think about Muslims. They say you should fear me, suspect me, hate me. But the truth is I don’t want to impose my faith on you. Islam teaches me to respect all people, improve society, and stand up for justice for all. I am here and have been here for generations, wanting the same things you do: the chance to pursue life, liberty, peace, and happiness. I am an American. I am Muslim. This is My Faith. This is My Voice.” The idea for the PSA came from a group of Muslims in Northern Virginia as the

media frenzy over the Florida Qur’an burning and the New York Park51 masjid project reach a fever pitch. “We wanted to provide a platform for ordinary American Muslims who want to speak directly to Americans of other faiths,” said Hassan Ahmad of Northern Virginia, 34, manager for the My Faith My Voice PSA project. Sitting around a table during Iftar in Ramadan, the need to speak to the public about Islam in light of the increasing negative rhetoric kept coming up, said Ahmad. Thus, the idea for a PSA was an “organic growth” that came about from numerous discussions among friends and family. This project was a volunteer effort that was completed in a short amount of time. Some costs like ﬁlming and getting a domain name for the website were necessary, said Ahmad. In the last week of August during Ramadan, announcements about the PSA went out and ﬁlm – led by Dawud Hawa -- took place on the 27th of Ramadan at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society in Sterling, Virginia. Ahmad said the location for the shoot was convenient since people were already going to the mosque because of Taraweeh prayer.

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“I’m glad to be a part of something like this. It’s a unique opportunity to break stereotypes and generalizations by sharing our own personalities, thoughts, and opinions. It’s our voice,” said Mehmood. “What makes it different was that [the PSA] was not tied to any organization and had no spokesperson with an agenda,” explained Ahmad. Irfan Mehmood, 26, outreach coordinator in New Orleans, joined the grassroots

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NoVa Politicians Engage Muslims at Annual Civic Picnic By Amalia Rehman

Muslim Link Contributing Writer It was a perfect Saturday afternoon, on October 2, 2010, when the ADAMS Center had their 10th Annual Civic Family Picnic at Lake Fairfax, in Reston. About 200 Muslims attended the barbeque along with a number of local politicians vying for the attention of Muslim voters. In attendance were Supervisor Andrea McGimsey, Councilmember Jasbinder Singh, who is the first Asian Indian American elected to that position, Senator Dave Marsden, Supervisor John Foust, Delegate Tag Greason, Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, Katherine Barnett representing her husband, Jeff Barnett for Congress, Delegate Jim Scott, Delegate Ken Plum, Delegate Tom Rust, Patricia Phillips, who is running for state senate in Loudon County, Senator Mark Herring and Keith Fimian for Congress. Katherine Barnett, who was standing in for her husband Jeff Barnett, who is a democrat running for Congress, stated that there were three major issues that tied

her husband to the Muslim community: “We are very strong advocates for religious tolerance ... and very strong advocates for small businesses... We need to support them... We need to give tax incentives to small businesses and we need to make the tax laws far less so that it is proﬁtable to have a small business. And the third thing that is very personal to us, that is immigration. We need immigration reform in this country. Both my parents, when they emigrated, neither of them could speak English. When they came, my father had 12 dollars to his name. And he was able to build a business and he was able to have a path to citizenship. That’s what we need.” Keith Fimian, who is a Republican running for Congress stated the he is, “...looking forward with great interest to get to know the American Muslim community better. .. I want to make sure that our children have the same opportunities as we had growing up. The only way to do this is to make sure our liberties are preserved... Muslim Americans are as American as I am and [they are] a great asset to our country.” When asked his opinion about the negative portrayal of Muslims in the

Alejandro Beutel of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (bottom right) mans one of several information tables setup at the NoVa civic picnic. Other tables included Express Care, voter registration, and campaign tables for some candidates. Photo by the author. media, Keith Fimian responded, “We must all work to understand each other. I am a devout Christian and my faith informs me that turning the other cheek is the right way. I ask all Americans to look deep within their hearts and ask themselves ... ‘How would I want to be treated?’... This is harmful and damages

relationship(s). I am very interested in making our communities come together. We are stronger together.” Keith Fimian had strong opposition at >> CIVIC Pg 15

ICM Community Digs Deep for Flood Relief During Ramadan By Yaman Shalabi

Muslim Link Staff Writer As the scale of the catastrophic ﬂooding in Pakistan spread through news reports , members of The Islamic Center of Maryland in Gaithersburg felt obliged to do their part to help the relief effort. Being Ramadan, it was a prime time for raising funds for ICM’s own construction project and operating costs. Nonetheless, in between fundraising for the masjid itself, ICM leaders thought at least they could aim for collecting $20,000 in ﬂood relief funds. Instead, the community donated $100,098.75. For the majority of Ramadan, ICM conducted fundraisers at four locations: ICM, University of Maryland Shady Grove, Thomas Farm Community Center in Rockville, and Casey Farm in

Gaithersburg. Sayed Naved, a member of the ICM board of trustees, pitched the idea of raising money to help people in Pakistan and gained approval from the board. To raise awareness of the ﬂood’s scope and how badly Pakistan needed help, committee of around 25 people was formed, comprised mostly of high school and college students. Using powerpoint presentations, videos, and maps, the committee made sure to explain how relief money they collect would be used, and in whose hands it would be placed. Because of rampant corruption in Pakistan, Naved said the ﬂood relief committee took extra care to choose only the most reputable charitable organizations to work with, those with a well established presence in Pakistan, as well as a low overhead, ensuring the maximum impact for the donated money.

Based on these criteria, Naved and the committee sent $26,598.75 to USA Edhi International, $5,000.00 to Mabel Foundation, $19,000 to Islamic Relief , $20,000 to Helping Hand for Relief & Development, $17,500 to New Life International, $5,000 to Sun Charity USA and $7,000 to the Imran Khan Foundation. “It is important to get it to the right people; we didn’t want corrupt people to take it and sell it at markets,” said Naved. Pakistan was hit by heavy rains in several regions starting in July and continuing through August triggering severe flooding. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Human Affairs, the flood affected more than 20 million people, killed more than 1,700 and destroyed about 1.9 million homes. These numbers are expected to increase due to the inability of aid workers to reach major

disaster sites. The flooding is Pakistan’s worst natural disaster in 80 years. “I will never forget the destruction and suffering I have witnessed, said Secretary –General of the UN, Ban Ki-moon, in a press conference following his visit to Pakistan. “In the past I have visited the scenes of many natural disasters around the world, but nothing like this. The scale of this disaster is so large. Nearly one out of ten Pakistanis has been directly or indirectly affected. One-fifth of the country is ravaged by floods. Thousands of towns and villages have simply been washed away. Roads. Bridges. Buildings. Crops. Millions of livelihoods have been lost.” “[These donations are] only the tip of the iceberg [to help Pakistan], a lot more still needs to be done and a lot more should be done,” said Naved.

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A Taste of Diversity at ISWA’s International Bazaar By Wendy Diaz

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helped a great deal. (And that goes to show) Our work as elders is paying off. Our future looks bright.”

The Islamic Society of the Washington Area (ISWA) hosted its 6th Annual International Bazaar on Sunday, October 3rd, 2010. Although in previous years, this event was hosted during sunny May or June, this year the atmosphere proved to be just as warm and inviting. Community members, volunteers, neighbors, and vendors gathered for this joyous occasion; the ﬁrst outdoor celebration held in their new facility since its grand opening in May.

A community which prides itself on its various cultural representations and unity, ISWA’s diversity was as apparent this day as the ﬂags which adorn the perimeter of the huge masjid. Visitors were scattered about the parking lot and lawn in front of the main entrance of the building almost blending into the colorful assortment of banners and streamers decorating the area designated for the celebration.

The International Bazaar was organized by the Sister’s Committee at ISWA headed by Zaimoon Hassan, who believes the timing of the event was a perfect way to celebrate Eid after the community’s ﬁrst Ramadan in their newly expanded masjid. She and Zamal Husein, Board Treasurer, kept busy during the day, going back and forth between ticket sales and concession stands, while also mingling with visitors. Husein was most pleased with the amount of involvement from ISWA’s youth in the preparation of the event. “Young community members

There was a steady ﬂow of trafﬁc and guests arrived as early as 11am. ISWA’s Imam and Administrator, Faizal Khan, said he expected a crowd of about 1,000 people for this year’s bazaar. “Everyone looks forward to it every year,” he said. Vendors eagerly set up their canopies and tables as visitors began crowding the parking facilities. The open market consisted of jewelry, clothing, toys, incense, henna, African art, and much

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“It’s our policy to have ISWA open to all. We want to give everyone an opportunity to celebrate and vend and get together.” – ISWA Imam Faizal Khan

ICM Showcases Many Flavors of Muslim Community By Hiba Akhtar

Muslim Link Staff Writer Bright colors in the form of clothing, ﬂags, and balloons, came together with the aroma of ethnic foods to, together, take over the grounds of the Islamic Center of Maryland last Saturday afternoon, for ICM’s annual International Food Festival and Bazaar. Attendees spent the golden afternoon browsing through tables laden with information about the cultural heritage and background of their fellow Muslims. Volunteers worked in groups according to native country to set up attractive booths, proudly sporting national ﬂags, books, forms of local dress, and, easily the crowd favorite, samples of food from home. “We all have a role in our community,” said Saman Farshori, who was facepainting for the afternoon. “As Muslims,

its important for us to show that we have support for each other and for the community, especially now, when our reputation is being questioned.” Cultural awareness was the goal for Bagus Adiyanto of the Indonesia table. He and his fellow volunteers, dressed in Indonesian cultural dress, spoke about Indonesia and promoted Indonesian Muslims Association of America (IMAAM,) a local cultural and religious group which is currently raising funds to establish their own mosque in Potomac, Md. The group also displayed a vast array of brightly colored sweets and appetizers boasting some of their homeland’s most tempting dishes, including coconut cake, easily a crowd favorite. For Zainab Abbas, the International Festival was not just about showcasing one’s own culture, but about promoting awareness about those of people close to

her. Abbas, who hails from Ghana, stood proudly with friend Hairat Adenekan, who put up a table about her native Nigeria. Together, the two cooked Jolloff Rice, chicken, beans with curry, friend plantains, and puff puff, a form of dessert. “Our cultures are very similar,” said Abbas. “And wherever we go we ﬁnd people who are amazed that there are Muslims in countries like Nigeria and Ghana. There are not just Muslims in these countries, but there are masajid on every corner. Islam has a strong presence there.” Adenekan also added that she feared that the Nigerian-born Christmas bomber of 2009 affected the public’s view of her country, and that this was a greater motivator for her to promote Nigerian cultural awareness. ICM’s usual congregants were not the only attendees at the event, but visitors from outside the community gathered

there as well. Erna and Richard Inwood, a Dutch couple residing in the community, decided to stop by after Erna read about it in The Gazette newspaper. “It seemed like such an interesting concept so I decided to come by,” said E. Inwood, for whom learning about various cultures is a hobby. After strolling through the booths, Inwood asked to see the sister’s side of the prayer area and the Sunday school classrooms. “I was aware of the Islamic presence in many countries but wanted to learn more about it, and about the mosque.” The couple brought along friends Trevor and Genevieve Albequerque, their sisterin-law Rubina Noronha, and her two children.

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From Livin’ Da Fake Life to Living the Good Life GOOD LIFE >> continued from pg 1

and waiting at 7pm, no music blasted, no ﬂashy lights illuminated the theater, the Outlawz didn’t walk onto the stage, “Freeway” wasn’t bopping his head with a “mike” in his hand, “Loon” didn’t wave his hands in the air, and “Napoleon” didn’t bust a rhyme. Instead, one by one, Brothers Basel, Amir Junaid Muhadith, and Mutah Beale presented a very different look at the reality of show business. Now Muslims, these three rappers each spoke about how Islam has brought them true peace and happiness. After a brief introduction which consisted of Qur’an recitation, a video outlining the Muslim Students’ involvement in the Pakistani Flood relief, and a greeting from the Muslim Students Association President, Yunos Amireh, a reality TV sketch was presented in which MSA members interviewed people in a local mall asking them would they prefer a luxurious Hollywood life or a plain, “real” life. This set the mood for the celebrity guests to give everyone a peek at the actuality of Hollywood life. Brother Basel, better known as Freeway, a hip hop artist from Roc-a-Fella Records, one of the most prominent recording companies in the world, accepted Islam at age 16 in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in an area which he described as predominately Muslim. Basel, who went for Umrah during the ﬁrst week of Ramadan this year, said he was accompanied by his father who accepted Islam only a year ago.

Audience member Sheree King enters into Islam by repeating the testimony of faith with Amir Junaid Muhadith. “I’m happy, really happy. That’s all I can say,” she said while tears ﬁlled her eyes. Photos by the author.

“When we saw the Prophet’s masjid, it moved me,” he said. He, unlike his comrades, has not completely left the record business because of personal struggles. “Fame is like a drug,” he said while describing the difﬁculty of leaving the rap game and establishing a stable existence. He said, “Allah is showing me what I’m doing is wrong, but testing me at the same time.” He ended his talk by advising the youth to steer clear of this type of lifestyle. “Be happy you have Islam, hold on to it and cherish it,” he said. Amir Junaid Muhadith, who converted and left the hip hop scene only two years ago and also accompanied Basel on his trip to Umrah, spoke next. This once famous artist, who rapped alongside celebrities like P-Diddy, Usher, and Toni Braxton, under the label Bad Boy Records, was almost unrecognizable with his long beard, sporting a white thobe and kuﬁ. Muhadith, an eloquent speaker, urged the Muslim youth to stop detaching themselves from the characteristics that distinguish them from those who are not Muslim, and that they be proud of who they are and not take their religion for granted. He recalled his own struggles and journey to Islam. “I was suffering from a chronic disease, it was the dunya, and Islam was my cure,” he said. Muhadith reprimanded those people who fall short on their religious obligations, repeating, “Allah gave us the test and the answers, how do you fail?” He then directed his attention to the college students in the audience, “Are you going to give your professor an ‘A’, but give Allah a ‘C’ or a ‘D’?” He continued to encourage audience members to stop chasing the glitter and glamor of celebrity life and begin to focus on bettering themselves. “I’ve been spending the last two years trying to be like you, while you’re trying to be like who I was,” he concluded. Before Mutah Beale came onto the stage, a trailer of his upcoming documentary, “Napoleon: Life of an Outlaw,” was played, describing his involvement with

Amir Junaid Muhadith, formerly known as rapper “Loon”, converted and left the hip hop scene only two years ago. The once famous artist, who rapped alongside celebrities like P-Diddy, Usher, and Toni Braxton, under the label Bad Boy Records, was almost unrecognizable with his long beard, sporting a white thobe and kuﬁ.

Tupac Shakur and his rap group, The Outlawz, and his conversion to Islam. It was a moving sneak-peek into the ﬁlm, which describes the murder of Beale’s parents in front of his very eyes when he was only 3 years old. Beale, who lead a very turbulent life, also explained how Islam gave him the peace that he was seeking. “I had so much anger in me. It wasn’t until I read about Islam that I knew that the way I was living was wrong,” he said. While in the music business, he reached a high status and believed that he could achieve happiness through making money, but he confessed that in reality, the music industry had him living “like an animal.” Beale warned spectators about other famous rap artists who speak against Islamic beliefs in their lyrics, and recommended Muslims follow the tenets of Islam and take advantage of their time

to perform acts of worship. After the three speakers had time to share their stories, there was a question and answer session in which the three addressed questions about the music industry, spirituality, raising children, and ﬁnding peace within Islam. Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, the director of Outreach at the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center and a Professor of Islamic Studies at NOVA, dismissed his Islamic Studies class early so he and some of his students could attend. “I think it’s important for Islam to ﬁnd its voice in the American cultural matrix. When these brothers tell their stories, it is moving,” he said. One NOVA student named Margaret, a non-Muslim retiree, attended the event >> GOOD LIFE II Pg 8

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IDENTITY >> continued from pg 4 “It’s important that we reach out to people and voice who we are and that we exist,” said Mehmood. “The goal is to make it viral [and] more popular … each of us has a unique individual story and My Faith My Voice wants to provide a platform to each American Muslim to share that story, even if it’s just a 45 second glimpse,” he added. “You’d be surprised what can be accomplished in just 45 seconds.”

GOOD LIFE II >> continued from pg 8

because she thought it would be a great educational experience. “It’s important to have exposure to a lot of things, especially nowadays. You really need to hear multiple sides, you can’t go by what you see on TV, you have to go in and talk to people,” she explained. Caitlyn Kelleghan, a Program Assistant at the Catholic Charities Refugee Services in Arlington, wanted to attend to learn about Islam to build sensitivity and awareness for those she works with who are from the Islamic faith. She was impressed with the way the speakers presented their stories and was most moved by Muhadith’s speech. “I was impressed by the way they spoke. It seems that they have found peace, without a doubt,” she said. One audience member seemed to have found peace in Islam, as well, accepting her new faith that very night. After taking her Shahada, or testimony of faith, with Amir Junaid Muhadith’s assistance, Sheree King was embraced by female audience members. “I’m happy, really happy. That’s all I can say,” she said while tears ﬁlled her eyes. It was an emotional scene while a man who was once considered a star helped a woman embrace her new faith, a faith that he too embraced only a couple of years before.

As of this report, about 250 American Muslims from around the nation representing diverse ages, ethnicities, and professions uploaded their PSAs, sticking to the basic My Faith My Voice script but personalizing it, often with creativity and humor. “The real strength is the actual individual campaigns by individual Muslims and not the [original] PSA,” explained project manager Ahmad, who appears in the PSA and who uploaded his own personal video on the website.

“It’s a huge marketing campaign,” said Mehmood. “The more PSA’s we have the more accurately we, as American Muslims, can demonstrate that we’re a part of the American fabric. Let us assume there are 2-5 million Muslims in America. My goal is to get that entire American Muslim demographic.” The purpose of the PSA campaign is not to reach the media, said Ahmad, but to communicate with those who do not understand Islam and Muslims. The My

Faith My Voice effort has been covered by many news outlets, including CNN, NPR, and the LA Times. “I’m glad to be a part of something like this. It’s a unique opportunity to break stereotypes and generalizations by sharing our own personalities, thoughts, and opinions. It’s our voice,” said Mehmood. To view the original PSA, or to upload your own PSA, visit http://www. myfaithmyvoice.com.

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temple temporarily came under the helm of Sultan Muhammad. After Elijah Muhammad was released from prison and the Nation of Islam began to grow in prominence, the center for command was moved to Chicago. The NOI temples in DC remained as more were built in other parts of the country. In 1960, the location of Temple #4 was moved to 4th street northwest. Although Muhammad was no longer in the city, he had various people take charge of the temples including Malcolm X who, for six months was minister of Temple #4 in 1963 before leaving the NOI. Following the death of Elijah Muhammad in 1975, control of the Nation of Islam was passed into the hands of his son Imam Warith Deen Muhammad who decided to end the use of the term “Nation of Islam” and to bring those in the organization into following the sunnah of traditional Islam.

In the month that for mer DC mayor Adrian Fenty proclaimed Islamic Heritage Month, many came to celebrate the 50th anniversar y of Masjid Muhammad – a landmark that is one of the oldest masajid in the countr y. in fear for his life because people were trying to kill him so he came down here to continue his work. DC became the base he operated from.” Along with Temple #4 there were other temples Elijah Muhammad opened and ran in the city. He was arrested in 1942 for allegations of subversive activity; during this time the

Under his direction the “temples” became masajid of which Masjid Muhammad is one out of over 200 in the country. Over the years Masjid Muhammad came into its own and established various programs including a chapter of the Boys and Girls Scouts and an Islamic school system. Originally called Islamic

University while a part of the Nation of Islam, the school later became the Clara Muhammad School and covered K-12 in the homeschooling curriculum. Additionally, they soon began to work towards building relations with other religious groups. “We were working on interfaith dialogues long before it was the ‘thing’ to do” said Tariq Suleiman, a longtime member of the community. Less than ﬁve years after W.D. Muhammad gained his leadership position, the organization became active in making Islam known while also allowing its own membership to hear directly from various religious leaders. “We had one of the ﬁrst Muslim interfaith activities in the country in 1978. It was a Jewish event with Imam [W.D.] Muhammad”, says Amir Muhammad. “A lot of Muslims questioned us doing that.” One of the highlights of the day of celebration came in the form of a theatrical performance about the life of Omar Ibn Sayyid – played by Ahmad Kenya – a West African Islamic scholar cast into slavery.

Against a backdrop of Fulani designed fabrics, props of Arabic etched in tablets, iron shackles and a yoke made to hold humans, Kenya brought to life the true story of the Arabic and Qur’anic scholar who, at 37 years old, was snatched from his homeland and sold into slavery. Inspired by the autobiography of Ibn Sayyid, the hour-long one-man show was full of raw emotion, anger, fear, apprehension, sadness complete with tears and only a brief moment of happiness at the start. The community of Masjid Muhammad have high hopes for the direction being taken especially with the new Imam who is expected to arrive in early October. “[The Imam] is recently retired from the military, he was a chief master sergeant so he knows about structure and how to delegate responsibility,” said member Ajab Abdus-Samad. “We expect to see growth, growth, growth in the coming years.”

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Ibrahim Omar Khan Lanham, MD 6 days, 7 yrs

Zayd Omar Khan Lanham, MD 28 days, 9 yrs

Ramsha Maheen Mechanicsburg, PA 3 days, 7 yrs

Muhammad Farrell Mahmud Herndon, VA 29 days, 9 yrs

Nandira Izzatulqisty Mahmud Herndon, VA 29 days, 7 yrs

Kamran Majid South Riding, VA 2 days, 6 yrs

Samiya F Majid South Riding, VA 25 days, 9 yrs

Ahmed Ayman Malash Laurel, MD 22 days, 7 yrs

Omar Ayman Malash Laurel, MD 6 days, 6 yrs

Aminah Fatima Malik Silver Spring, MD 5 days, 7 yrs

AmeerUddin Maniar Baltimore, MD 10 days, 7 yrs

Mahdi Bashir Mohamed Elkridge, MD 8 days, 7 yrs

Rana Magdy Mohamed Woodbridge, VA All days, 9 yrs

Hamza Muhib Beltsville, MD 15 days, 6 yrs

Maryam Muhib, Beltsville, MD 21 days, 7 yrs

Talha Muhib, Beltsville, MD All days, 9 yrs

Daiyan Mohammad Musabbir Silver Spring, MD 19 days, 9 yrs

Diyanah Mehnoor Musabbir Silver Spring, MD 4 days, 7 yrs

Zaﬁr Naseem College Park, MD 26 days, 8 yrs

Sana’i Kamal Parker Washington, DC All days, 8 yrs

Adam Muhammed Patel Owings Mills, MD 3 days, 6 yrs

Zakariya Ahmed Patel Owings Mills, MD 4 days, 7 yrs

Fatima Qasim Baltimore, MD 1 day, 6 yrs

Sammarulhuda Qasim Baltimore, MD 21 days, 8 yrs

Zainab Muslih Salako, Laurel, MD 12 days, 8 yrs

Basma Salhan Wheaton, Md 1 day, 8 yrs

Bilal Salhan Wheaton, MD 26 days, 8 yrs

Nabeel Osama Sawan Chesapeake, VA 6 days, 5 yrs

Ahmad Kareem Sayad Baltimore, MD All days, 8 yrs

Zayd Shaik Columbia, MD 8 days, 8 yrs

Hiba Nakhlawi, Herndon, VA 5 days, 9 yrs

Maryam Salma Nanai College Park, MD 8 days, 8 yrs

Ahmad Raﬁ College Park, MD 29 days, 8 yrs

Taariq Mohammad Rokonuddin Silver Spring, MD 21 days, 9 yrs

Abdullah Bin Shakoor State College, PA 2 days, 4 yrs

Barakah Bint Shakoor State College, PA 29 days, 9 yrs

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Hasanah Bint Shakoor State College, PA 8 days, 6 yrs

Ameera Syed Lititz, PA 10 days, 9 yrs

Yazen Suheil Bridgeview, IL All days, 8 yrs

Amina Trabelsi Falls Church, VA 20 days, 9 yrs

Ibrahim Abdullah Wilson, Newark, DE 3 days, 7 yrs

Aasiya Yahya Columbia, MD 2 days, 6 yrs

Abdullah Yahya Columbia , MD 9 days, 8 yrs

Jibril A. Yasir Kensington, MD 27 days, 7 yrs

Ugbad A. Yasir Kensington, MD All days, 9 yrs

Eman Zabin Herdnon, VA 2 days, 6 yrs

Shehroz Zahid Lanham, MD 25 days, 7 yrs

Muhamad Zakaria College Park, MD All days, 8 yrs

Below is the list of your Ramadan Super Heroes with no photos. The list is listed alphabetically by the last name. First Name

Last Name

City

State

Fasts Gender Age

Maryam A.

Abbas

College Park

Female

Qaasim A.

Abbas

College Park

Male

Hossam M.

Abdou

Greenbelt

Male

Suhaib

Abdul Munim

Laurel

All

Male

Sakina S.

Ahmad

Herndon

Female

Adam

Ahmad

Lanham

All

Male

Harun Ibn K.

Ali

King Of Prussia

Male

Omar

Ali

Laurel

All

Male

Jawaad

Khan

Silver Spring

Male

Omar

Ali

Laurel

Male

Mariam

Khan

Sterling

Female

Samia

Alshammaa

Sterling

Female

Salah

Lfarh

Springﬁeld

Male

Fadil

Amiruddin

Herndon

Male

Salma

Lfarh

Springﬁeld

Female

Humza N.

Aslam

Riyadh

KSA

Male

Malik A.

Lima

Silver Spring

Male

Haroon

Ayubi

Springﬁeld

All

Male

Abdullah O.

Madad

Burtonsville

Male

Zainab

Ayubi

Springﬁeld

All

Female

Abdulrahmane Y.

Madad

Burtonsville

Male

Ghaaliyah

Brown

Herndon

Female

Mahek

Mansuri

Edison

Female

Taqeeyah

Cason

Baltimore

All

Female

Bilal A.

Mohammed

Rockville

Male

Ameerah S.

Chapman

Laurel

All

Female

Humza U.

Mohammed

Rockville

Male

Kalthoum

Daniel

Baltimore

Female

Fatimata A.

Ndiaye

Female

Ranya

Daniel

Baltimore

Female

Ayah

Noor

Gaithersburg

Female

Maimoonah S.

E-lamin

Baltimore

Female

Tasneem

Odeh

Laurel

Musa-decosta A.

Edwards

Washington

Male

Huda H.

Pervez

Alexandria

Female

Nidal F.

Eid

Gaithersburg

All

Male

Hassan A.

Phillips-mustafa

Silver Spring

Male

Suha B.

Farshori

Olney

Female

Raﬁza

Rahman

Mont. Village

Female

Majd M.

Haddad

Silver Spring

Male

Rashika

Rahman

Mont. Village

Female

Moussa M

Haddad

Silver Spring

All

Male

Aizah

Rao

Sterling

Female

Ramy M.

Haddad

Silver Spring

Male

Asna T.

Rizwan

Harrisburg

Female

Hasan M.

Hasan

Alexandria

All

Male

Sumaiyah Bint E.

Rushdan

Edgewood

Female

Amal J.

Hassan

Woodbridge

Female

Nora M.

Sagheer

Derwood

Female

Lamees M.

Hejazi

Bowie

Female

Qasim

Sammarulhuda

Baltimore

Female

Mustafa M.

Hejazi

Bowie

All

Male

Yusuf A.

Sattar

La Plata

Male

Yasmin M.

Hejazi

Bowie

All

Female

Deen

Sawan

Fairfax

Male

Bilal

Ingram

Mont. Village

Male

Yusuf A.

Shaikh

Lawrenceville

All

Male

Asif

Islam

Silver Spring

Male

Mardiya H.

Shardow

Laurel

Female

Kalilu A.

Jawara

Sykesville

Male

Raadiya H.

Shardow

Laurel

Female

Moosa

Jaweed

Laurel

Male

Sauda

Shariff

Montreal

Female

Naasir

Jordan

Cary

All

Male

Warda

Shariff

Montreal

Female

Aadil J.

Kakkidi

Harrisburg

Male

Hasan

Suhrwardy

Karachi

Sindh 20

Male

Zakaria A,

Kass

Silver Spring

Male

Jendaya

Washington

Female

Saﬁ

Khan

Lanham

All

Male

October 8th - October 21st , 2010 FLAVORS >> continued from pg 6 “Everything was wonderful,” said G. Albequerque, who also bought a dinner of rice and kabobs for her family to take home. “It was so nice to get to see what different cultures are made up of.” Husband Trevor agreed. “I was intrigued when I heard of the event. We learned so much about various countries, and I really wanted to try Indonesian food, which I did.”

BAZAAR >> continued from pg 6 more. Munir Eltobgi, an artist of Egyptian descent and a regular worshipper at ISWA, set up his artwork to display and sell, featuring paintings which fuse American and Islamic culture, while Rahma Ghanim, manager of ISWA’s new Islamic store had prayer rugs, perfumes, and a wide variety of Islamic items for sale. Besides a unique, mouth-watering

CIVIC >> continued from pg 5 the ADAMS event. Muslim attendees were handing out flyers quoting Mr. Fimian’s statement to Congressman Gerry Connolly to oppose the building of the Muslim community center near the World Trade Center site. The ﬂyer quoted Mr. Fimian from his website: www. KeithFimian.com as stating, “The debate about building a mosque near the World Trade Center site isn’t a question of law or religious freedom. It’s simply a question of respect and compassion for the victims of the World Trade Center attacks and their families.” Additionally, there was

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COMMUNITY NEWS | 15 The event was not just about cultural and ethnic awareness, however. Away from the booths, the bazaar was made up of local vendors selling everything from clothing and headscarves to books and paintings. In one corner, of this section, representatives from the AsianAmerican Health Initiative, a branch of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, discussed health opportunities for many of the events attendees. Sanjana Quasem, a representative at the table, distributed pamphlets and brochures about breast cancer awareness.

assortment of cuisine including fried sweet plantains, potato curry, curried goat, Jamaican beef patties, fried ﬁsh and chicken, there were tables spread with various baked treats from cheesecake to cupcakes, and to top it off, a choice of pineapple soda, guava juice, or other Caribbean-inspired drinks, all donated by community members in an effort to raise funds for the masjid.

She also collected names of ICM’s female community members who would be interested in attending a workshop in ICM about self-breast exams and facts about breast cancer. “People often do not realize how important this information is,” said Quasem, who explained that Montgomery County offers many health services to minority groups who are often dealing with diseases such as Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Hepatitis B., and tobacco dependency. “Our goal is to eliminate health disparities within the Asian community, and many Muslims belong to this subgroup.”

breaking of several piñatas. They gathered around while one brother held the rope tied to the treat-ﬁlled piñata suspended over a tree limb as the children, one after another, swung away trying to break it open and ﬁll their pockets with its hidden sweets.

For attendee Najam Shaikh, this table was especially important, as she guessed that many of ICM’s female community members were not fully informed on the prevalence of breast cancer and the opportunity for early detection. Late into the afternoon, when volunteers rolled up their posters and took down their ﬂags, the goal of cultural appreciation seemed to have left its mark, illustrated through the image of two young headscarfclad girls, one Pakistani and the other African, holding hands and walking toward the playground.

had to offer via his portable microphone. His voice could be heard above the chatter of guests and the melody of nasheeds as he strolled through the crowd. This event was indeed fun for the whole family. Not only was it an opportunity for the Muslims to gather and spend time, but a great way of reaching out to the non-Muslim neighbors, as well. As Imam Faizal said, “It’s our policy to have ISWA open to all. We want to give everyone an opportunity to celebrate and vend and get together.”

For the children and the young at heart there were also snow cones and a moon bounce with slides to enjoy. However, the highlight of the day for the kids was the

Keeping the event together was the MC, Rooknudeen Ali, a board member and one of the founding members of ISWA. He actively went around the parking lot and lawn, interviewing vendors and welcoming guests, informing all the participants about everything the bazaar

a heated discussion between a Muslim attendee and an assistant of Keith Fimian. The assistant was heard defending the Republican party, “Republicans are not anti-Muslim” and the Muslim brother stated, “Republicans are racist!” and walked away.

that we preserve [this]. When people misunderstand people of other faiths, it is because they do not take the time to personally get to know them. When you get to know the Muslims, you know that they care about the same things that I and my church care about.”

American Councilmember, commented, “I come to ADAMS Center a lot and have become friends with a large number of people. I can speak their language and I make a connection with them. I really enjoy that and I come here to strengthen that connection.”

Patricia Phillips, who is running for state senate in Loudin County in 2011, stated, “ I am running to preserve our freedom and liberty in the United States especially with respect to a free market and the economy. I know that there are many people here who come from different parts of the world... One reason they are here is economical and the other is religious freedom and liberty. It is very important

John Foust, Drainsville District Supervisor, says that, “ I look forward to this picnic every year... ADAMS Center and its members are a tremendous example of community involvement, participation and contribution for all the members of this community and I am glad to be an actual part of that.”

Along the side of the picnic shelter, tables were set up for voter registration, MPAC (Muslim Public Affairs Council), Express Care Inc., which is a nonproﬁt humanitarian organization raising money for children with cancer, and a table for Jeff Barnett, who is running for Congress and another for Congressman Gerry Connolly.

Jasbinder Singh, the ﬁrst Asian Indian

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October 8th - October 21st, 2010

American Islamic College in Chicago Re-opens after 10-Year Hiatus Islamtoday.net September 2, 2010 The American Islamic College in Chicago is set to be open for classes this upcoming week. Last open in 2001, it has been nearly a decade since the college has offered any classes. “The whole of America needs an Islamic institution of Islamic thought,” said Ali Yurtsever, a former research scholar at Georgetown University, who is overseeing the effort to re-open the college. “If you don’t have Islamic colleges, then people are misled, they’ll easily be deceived and the clash will continue to grow.” Currently, more than half of the students enrolled in classes slated to begin next week are non-Muslim. Regardless of student size and demographic, the main goal of the college appears to be creating a space for dialogue and discussion. Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, secretary general of the Organization of the Islamic Conference is the Chairman of the college’s Board of Trustees. He said a rising tide of Islamophobia is being caused by lack of knowledge, and added that the college fulfills a moral obligation of American Muslims.

“Today, American Muslims have a role and duty to lead the way through sound moral conduct and active participation in positive political movements toward the creation of a just, peaceful and righteous society.” The American Islamic College was established in 1981 as a private, notfor-profit, four-year college offering programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies. In March 1983, the college purchased its present landmark building on Lake Shore Drive, and in September 1983 began its ﬁrst academic semester. In 1991 the College was granted the authority to offer the Associate of Arts degree in addition to the Bachelor of Arts degree. It has closed and reopened several times during its history. Scott Alexander, director of the CatholicMuslim Studies Program at Catholic Theological Union, argues that until now, it simply had not been the right time for such an institution. It failed to capture the imagination of Chicago’s largely immigrant Muslim community when it was founded nearly 30 years ago. Its style of governance, which had been directed from the OIC oversees, also did not win support from many American Muslims.

American Islamic College campus facility located in Chicago, Illinois. Photo from aicusa.edu. “Historically, it was probably premature because the immigrant community was very new and not ready to take that step,” Alexander said. “A paternalistic understanding of what Muslims in America needed from the traditional Muslim world … just doesn’t work. It needs to be directed locally.” Now the college is re-opening under local direaction, after a decade-long hiatus,

and it has hopes of becoming a four-year accredited institution. -----------------------------------------------Sources: Soyoung Kwak, “American Islamic College Set to Reopen “ Chicagoist October 2, 2010, Manya A. Brachear, “American Islamic College to reopen in Chicago” Chicago tribune October 1, 2010

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World Press

Babri Verdict: Shocked Community Denounces, Fringe Groups In Support TCN News October 4, 2010

the verdict and indicated they will [appeal to the] Supreme Court.

(New Delhi) A Couple of days after a united shock and denouncement of the Ayodhya verdict, elements from within the Muslim community are coming up, showing support to the verdict, some going one step ahead and announcing donations for the Ram Temple.

However, after [an] initial shock period some tiny elements are publicly announcing their different views on the verdict and a Shia group has declared [their intention] to give Rs 15 lakh [$33,654 USD] for construction of the Ram Temple at the site.

The September 30, 2010 Allahabad High Court verdict in the 60-year-old Babri Masjid title suit was received by the entire Indian Muslim community with a huge shock and denouncement. Some key organizations like All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Sunni Wakf Board went public about their feeling over

Announcing a donation of Rs.15 lakh for starting the construction of the muchdebated temple at Ayodhya, a Shia youth organization, Shia Hussaini Tigers, opposed any move to appeal against the Allahabad High Court verdict. “We will make a formal request to the Sunni Central Waqf Board not to go into appeal

against the high court verdict, and to bring an end to the long pending dispute once and for all,” group chief Shamil Shamsi told media on October 2. He also [said] a delegation of the group will approach the All India Muslim Personal Law Board with the same appeal. A special three-judge bench of the Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench on September 30 ruled, with a majority verdict, that the place where the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya stood, before it was razed by Hindu mobs in 1992, was indeed the birthplace of Hindu god Ram. The bench also ordered that the disputed land be divided equally among Muslims, Hindus and Nirmohi Akhara [a hindu sect]. The court also said that Ram Lalla

[an idol] will not be removed from its present place. Meanwhile, Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association Delhi Chapter has said that the verdict RamjanmbhoomiBabri Masid dispute has strengthened Muslims’ faith in Indian Constitution and judicial system. Mr Khaja Shahid, President of the unit, [made this announcement] to media in a press conference on the same day at India Islamic Cultural Centre in New Delhi. Mr Shahid was of the opinion that we should try our best to avoid anything >> VERDICT Pg 18

“Ever yone Just Wants to Kill People at any Cost” What Adam Winfield, one of the U.S. soldiers accused of killing civilians in Afghanistan, told his father By Mark Benjamin Salon.com October 03, 2010 “Salon” -- One of the five U.S. soldiers accused of murdering Afghan civilians in a grisly case now unfolding in Washington state sent Facebook messages to his father early this year in which he claimed to be mortified that his fellow soldiers had purposely killed a civilian. In the messages, Spc. Adam Winfield also indicated that the murder was an open secret among the members of his platoon, and that no one seemed to think it was a big deal. Winfield wrote his father, Chris, on Feb. 14 about his concern that two members of his platoon had the previous month murdered “some innocent guy about my age just farming.” The correspondence from that day illustrates the young

soldier’s horror at the murder, and also reveals a shocking indifference about the killing among the other troops in his platoon. “Well, it was two guys who did it actually killed the dude (sic) but the whole platoon knew about it,” Winﬁeld wrote to his father. “Theres (sic) no one in this platoon that agrees this is wrong.” Winfield is one of five soldiers in an Army Stryker Brigade from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, near Tacoma, that the Army has accused of being involved in the murders of at least three civilians in Afghanistan between January and May. Details have emerged about rampant drug use in Winﬁeld’s platoon of around 30 soldiers, and of troops posing for photos with corpses. Soldiers in the unit say the

alleged ringleader in the murders, Staff Sgt. Calvin Gibbs, severed and collected body parts, including teeth and fingers, apparently to make a necklace. Members of the platoon allegedly used drop weapons to cover up their crimes. It’s too early to blame what occurred in Winfield’s platoon on soldiers’ moral compasses spinning out of control after repeated, violent tours in Iraq and Afghanistan (Gibbs was on his third combat tour). But it is easy to imagine that seemingly endless wars contributed to the moral turpitude Winfield described to his father. “There are no more good men left here,” Winfield wrote in the Feb. 14 exchange released to Salon by Chris Winfield through his attorney, Neal Puckett. At one

point, Winfield seemed to echo Sen. John Kerry’s haunting 1971 testimony about Vietnam when Kerry asked rhetorically, “How do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake?” “I started to think whether I should quit and just give up because it’s stupid to get smoked in Afghanistan,” Winfield wrote. “The Army really let me down when I thought I would come out here to do good maybe make some change in this country I find out that its all a lie (sic).” Winfield said he raised concern about the January murder with someone there, but received a blasé response. “Well I talked to someone and they told me this stuff

>> KILL Pg 18

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18 | WORLD PRESS KILL >> continued from pg 17 happens all the time and that when we get back there is always someone that spills the beans so it normally works its way out,” he wrote. Winﬁeld claimed he gave up his position in the platoon as a team leader because of the murder. “I stepped down I cannot be a leader in a platoon that allows this to happen,” he wrote. In the correspondence from Feb. 14 Adam’s father, Chris, expressed shock at the indifference to the killing. “No one else thought it was wrong?” he asked his

VERDICT >> continued from pg 17 which may endanger our lives and properties and should do everything to

son. “No,” Adam wrote back. “Everyone just wants to kill people at any cost they don’t care the Army is full of a bunch of scumbags I realized.”

Lewis) in an effort to report the murder his son described to him. On Friday, the Army announced that it is investigating this claim.

committed at least two more murders in the months that followed. The Army has now implicated Adam Winﬁeld in one of those later killings.

Adam Winﬁeld also wrote that he feared for his own safety if he reported the murder, harkening back to the fragging incidents in Vietnam. “Pretty much the whole platoon knows about it,” Winﬁeld wrote about the January killing. “It’s okay with all of them pretty much. Except me,” he added. “I want to do something about it the only problem is I don’t feel safe here telling anyone.”

Winfield’s phone records, reviewed by Salon, show phone calls to those numbers taking place between 3:43 p.m. and 4:18 p.m. on Feb. 14. Mostly, Winfield says, he left messages, though he also talked to a sergeant in his son’s unit’s office. “I said my son is in [Stryker Brigade] and he told me there is a rogue sergeant over there committing murders,” Winfield told Salon. “I was pretty upset. I was frantic.”

“The Army had the opportunity and they dropped the ball,” Chris Winﬁeld said. “The Army has the blood on their hands on those two [later] murders. They want to sweep it under the carpet and make it disappear,” he claimed. “I’m not going to let them do that.”

Chris Winfield has said that he made multiple calls to the Army (including at least four to various ofﬁces at Fort

strengthen the secular fabric and the judicial system of the country. But when asked if this verdict helps in that direction he said the verdict helps in strengthening the faith of the Muslim community in

He said nobody ever got back to him. Members of his son’s platoon allegedly

the country’s constitutional and judicial system. He, however, clariﬁed that if any party has some grievances with the verdict they can go to the Supreme Court.

The Army is not commenting on the cases. -----------------------------------------------Mark Benjamin is a national correspondent for Salon based in Washington, D.C.

But Ms Arfa Khanum, the Senior Vice President of the association said that with this judgment neither Muslims lost nor Hindus won but it’s a loss to the country as a whole.

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CIVIL RIGHTS |

Arlington Opts Out of Federal Immigration Enforcement Program Virginia ofﬁcials signed up for the program, which By Christy Goodman Washington Post September 28, 2010

The Arlington County Board has unanimously passed a resolution to opt out of the federal Secure Communities program, which uses the ﬁngerprints of people in custody for other reasons to identify illegal immigrants. “It is not the role of Arlington County law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws,” the resolution states. Last spring, Virginia officials signed up for the program, which shares any arrested individuals’ fingerprints with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, without asking Arlington law enforcement’s opinion, said board member Walter Tejada, the resolution’s sponsor. “We are not defending criminals,” Tejada said at Tuesday’s board meeting. However, he continued, “People who have not commited serious crimes...are

ﬁnding themselves in this web” leading to deportation. The resolution states that Arlington strives to be a diverse and inclusive community, with more than one-third of the population belonging to a minority group and one-quarter being born outside of the country.

While the county supports “meaningful and comprehensive immigration reform,” it will also protect civil rights and liberties, the document states. UPDATE 8:01 p.m.: We’ve received a response to this development from Brian Gottstein, a spokesman for Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, a major supporter of the Secure Communities program. “The program is called Secure Communities because that is exactly what it promotes. It is unfortunate that Arlington has decided not to participate in a program that deports illegal aliens who are convicted of crimes in our communities. Because this law enforcement initiative is targeting those committing crimes, it has strong

shares any arrested individuals’ ﬁngerprints with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, without asking Arlington law enforcement’s opinion, said board member Walter Tejada. bipartisan support, including from the Obama administration, which has said it wants the program operating nationwide by 2013,” Gottstein said in a statement. Meanwhile, Arlington Sheriff Beth Arthur and County Chief of Police Douglas Scott have issued a joint statement, seemingly supporting the county’s actions but also indicating it will not change how they have interacted with immigrants. Their statement: “While we understand that the Secure Communities program has created some concerns, all residents and visitors have the right to County services and programs, including public safety protections. As Arlington County’s chief law enforcement

officers, it is not our desire or intent to enforce federal immigration law. Nothing has changed in the way we interact with our immigrant residents. In our normal day-today work, our Sheriff’s deputies and our police officers have not and will not --monitor, detain, interview, or investigate a person solely for the purpose of determining their immigration status. Action by our law enforcement officers is based upon reasonable suspicion or probable cause of criminal activity, and we have a strong policy against racial profiling which prohibits our deputies and officers from taking action based solely on that individual’s race, ethnicity, or national origin.”

October 8th - October 21st, 2010

20 | ISLAM

Islam

Calling to the Path of Repentance One of the best ways to win people’s hearts to righteousness is to highlight the path of repentance: the path of asking Allah’s forgiveness, making atonement, and compensating for sins by performing good deeds for the benefit of other people. When calling people to return to Islam, it is wise to emphasize Allah’s forgiveness. No one should ever despair, even those who have returned to the same sin and repented for it a hundred times. Instead, they should repent and never weary of seeking forgiveness. Satan would inspire us to despair and give up on forgiveness. We should be even more resolute in asking Allah to forgive us, praying to Him with humility.

When reminding people of their sins, it is good to mention positive action as well, by emphasizing the value of performing good deeds. Allah says: “Surely, good deeds wipe away evil deeds.” [Sūrah Hūd: 114] Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has informed us of various kinds of good deeds that can atone for our sins. For instance, Abū Hurayrah relates that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: A prostitute was forgiven when she passed by a dog near a well. It was panting and dying of thirst. She removed her shoe and tied it to her scarf. Then she drew out some water for it from the well. Allah forgave her for that. [Sahīh al-Bukhārī (3321) and Sahīh Muslim (2245)]

Abū Hurayrah also relates: The Prophet said: “One a man was walking and he was extremely thirsty. He descended into a well and drank from it. When he came out, he saw a dog panting and eating mud to relieve its thirst. The man thought to himself: This creature has reached the same state that I was in. So he went down the well again, ﬁlled his shoe with water, and gave the dog water to drink. Allah was grateful to him and forgave him.” The people asked: “O Messenger of Allah! Do we receive rewards on account of beasts?” He replied: “There is a reward for being charitable to anything with a living heart.” [Sahīh al-Bukhārī (2363) and Sahīh Muslim (2244)]

to be for helping our fellow human beings! Allah is most gracious and He never lets any of our good deeds come to naught. For this reason, being kind, generous, and magnanimous to others is one of the best ways to seek Allah’s forgiveness.

How much more can we expect the reward

>> REPENTANCE Pg 22

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Once a man was walking down a road when he came upon a branch of thorns in the middle of the way. He moved it to one side and cleared the path, so Allah was grateful to him and forgave him.” [Sahīh al-Bukhārī (654) and Sahīh Muslim (1914)]

I Want To Enter Paradise “Allah Would Replace You Question: My question is short. I want to enter Paradise. I want to strive to control my self (my nafs), I want to kiss my mother’s hand every day, I want to keep away from whims and desires and from the Shaytaan, I want Allaah to call me a devoted slave on the Day of Resurrection. I want to love my brothers, and I want my faith to keep increasing. What should I do? Praise be to Allaah. We ask Allaah to make you steadfast in adhering to the truth, and to make your hopes come true, and to make you one of those who turn to Him and who know the truth, defend it and adhere to Islam. The things you mention in your question indicate that you have a sound and pure nature, and a great desire to achieve great things and to give everyone his rights. These are great hopes that can be achieved through faith, as it was narrated that Sufyaan al-Thawri said: Faith is not wishes or pretense, rather it is what settles in the heart and is proven by actions.” So we will discuss the matter of faith

and how important it is in becoming a devoted slave, pleasing and honouring one’s parents and achieving the victory of Paradise. Whoever seeks to achieve great things has to stay up at night (worship). Hence al-Fudayl said: “You hearts can never taste the sweetness of faith until they shun worldly pleasures.” And he also said, “If you cannot pray qiyaam at night and fast during the day, then know that you are deprived.” The sincere believer has a heart like a burning coal, hence it was narrated by al-Haakim in his Mustadrak and alTabaraani in his Mu’jam with a saheeh isnaad that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Faith wears out in your heart as clothes wear out, so ask Allaah to renew the faith in your hearts.”

>> PARADISE Pg 21

With a People Who Sin…”

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “I swear by Him in whose hand is my soul, if you were a people who did not commit sin, Allah would take you away and replace you with a people who would sin and then seek Allah’s forgiveness so He could forgive them.” [Sahīh Muslim (2687)] Allah already has a creation which is sinless. He has the angels who “never disobey Allah in what He commands them and carry out whatever they are told to do.” [Sūrah al-Tahrīm: 6] they glorify Allah without fail. Some arer standing in prayer, some are bowing, and some are in prostration saying: “Glory be to the the possessor of the dominion and its possessions! Glory be to the possessor of might and irresistible power. Glory be to the Living One who never dies!” The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “I see and hear what you do not. The heavens heaved, and they have a right to do so, since there is not a place the width

of a handspan that is not occupied by an angel prostrating his forehead to Allah.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhī (2312) and Sunan Ibn Mājah (4190)] In spite of all this, Allah in His wisdom wanted to create beings besides the angels – human beings who would need to be guided to the proper path and who were capable of going astray. Allah says: “Lo! We have shown him the way, whether he be grateful or disbelieving.” [Sūrah al-Insān: 3] This is the nature upon which Allah created the human being. It is unavoidable that people will err. Therefore Allah has permitted us to ask His forgiveness. Indeed, He exhorts us to do so, and He promises us His forgiveness. We should make it a habit to seek Allah’s forgiveness as often as we can. Constancy >> REPLACE Pg 22

October 8th - October 21st , 2010 PARADISE >> continued from pg 20 The believer’s heart may sometimes feel overwhelmed by clouds of sin. This was portrayed to us by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) when he said: “There is no heart that does not have clouds like the clouds that cover the moon. When the cloud covers it, it is dark, and when the cloud moves away it shines.” Narrated by al-Tabaraani in al-Awsat, and classed as saheeh by al-Albaani. So the believer’s heart is sometimes covered with a cloud and its light is hidden, and it remains dark and lonely, but if he strives to increase his store of faith and seeks the help of Allaah, that cloud goes away and the light in his heart starts to shine again. Hence one of the salaf said: “It is part of a person’s smartness to check on his faith and be aware of what affects it.” It is also part of a person’s smartness “that he recognizes how the Shaytaan whispers to him.” So he has to come back to faith. If you come back to faith and do as it requires, then you will achieve what you want. We will tell you of a basic principle which will let you know when faith is present and when it is not. Imam Ibn al-Jawzi said: “O you who are turned away, O you who are deprived of meeting your loved ones, if you want to know how you stand before the king, then look at how you are spending your time and what work you are assigned to do. How many people stand at the door of the king, but no one enters except the one whom he cares for. Not every heart is ﬁt to draw close, not every heart can be ﬁlled with love, not every wind is like the morning breeze.” If a person want to know how he stands before Allaah and how he stands in relation to His commands and prohibitions, let him look at himself and see what he is preoccupied with. If he is busy with da’wah and with saving people from the Fire, striving to attain Paradise, helping the weak and needy, honoring his parents, then let him rejoice in the fact that he is close to the King of kings, for Allaah does not help anyone to do good except those whom He loves. But if he is has no interest in da’wah, dislikes the daa’iyahs and does not do good things, if he is preoccupied with this world and its gains, and with gossip and asking too many questions, whilst

ISLAM | 21 not doing much or following his whims and desires, let him know that he is far from Allaah and has been deprived of that which will bring him closer to Paradise, because Allaah says in His holy Book (interpretation of the meaning): “Whoever desires the quick-passing (transitory enjoyment of this world), We readily grant him what We will for whom We like. Then, afterwards, We

the ultimate aim and loftiest purpose of man: “And I (Allaah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone)” [al-Dhaariyaat 51:56 – interpretation of the meaning)] 3 – You should always set your sights on the highest degrees, and make your goal in life to earn the pleasure of Allaah, and strive to attain the victory of Paradise, or to attain the highest Firdaws. You should

“If you cannot pray qiyaam at night and fast during the day, then know that you are deprived.” have appointed for him Hell; he will burn therein disgraced and rejected ( far away from Allaah’s Mercy). And whoever desires the Hereafter and strives for it, with the necessary effort due for it (i.e. does righteous deeds of Allaah’s obedience) while he is a believer (in the Oneness of Allaah Islamic Monotheism) — then such are the ones whose striving shall be appreciated, (thanked and rewarded by Allaah)” [al-Isra’ 17:18-19]

strive as hard as you can to achieve these lofty aims.

My friend, if you want to have a high

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4 – You should follow the example of historical Muslim figures such as the Sahaabah, Taabi’een and righteous forebears 5 – You should make the most of every minute, every moment and every heartbeat to use it in such a way as to increase your faith.

“Faith wears out in your heart as clothes wear out, so ask Allaah to renew the faith in your hearts.” position in all kinds of good deeds, to be a devoted slave of Allaah and to honor your parents, and you are seeking Paradise, then you have to do the following: 1 – You have to revive the faith in your heart. Faith is what will bring the Muslim everything he seeks in this world and in the Hereafter. Faith is the key to all goodness and locks the door to all evil. The means of reviving and strengthening faith in one’s heart are many and varied, including doing a lot of acts of worship and righteous deeds. 2 – You must turn to your Lord sincerely, as it says in the report: “If My slave turns to me inwardly and outwardly, I will turn the hearts of My slaves to him with love and mercy.” Allaah has made worship

righteous people, because the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “A man will follow the religion of his close friend, so let each one of you look at whom he befriends.” Narrated by Abu Dawood and al-Tirmidhi with a hasan isnaad. Good friends are one of the best means of helping you to obey Allaah and to avoid sin and error. 7 – Doing a lot of righteous deeds which will bring you happiness in this world and in the Hereafter. 8 – Praying qiyaam al-layl, making du’aa’ in the time just before dawn. The feet of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to swell because of his desire to be a thankful slave, even though Allaah had forgiven his

previous and future sins. 9 – Persisting in reading a portion of Qur’aan daily, and other dhikr that helps you to think and ponder the meanings of the Qur’aan. 10 – Striving to spread the word and make da’wah for the sake of Allaah, and working for Islam as much as possible. If you want to reach the status of devoted slave for which you long, then be as Allaah commanded His Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): “Say (O Muhammad): Verily, my Salaah (prayer), my sacriﬁce, my living, and my dying are for Allaah, the Lord of the ‘Aalameen (mankind, jinn and all that exists)” [al-An’aam 6:162] Being a devoted slave of Allaah means declaring one’s devotion and belonging to the Lord, which can only be achieved by applying this aayah, so that we are for Allaah, the Lord of the Worlds, in all our affairs. Being a devoted slave of Allaah can only be fully achieved in this manner; it can only be achieved by worshiping Allaah in the fullest sense of the word, which means making our living and dying, and all our movements, for Him alone. So we only speak that which is pleasing to Allaah; we only do that which is pleasing to Allaah; we focus our intention in these words and deeds only on Allaah. Worship should not be reduced to merely raising and lowering our heads at certain times, or giving a few pennies every once in a while, or fasting a few days each year, or moving our lips to say a few words and dhikrs. Hence the deeds that lead to this status – of being a devoted slave – are innumerable and may take many shapes in all aspects of our lives and the places where we live. This is by the bounty of Allaah towards us and towards all people. Just look, in every place where you ﬁnd yourself and every moment that comes to you, for that which will please Him, and what you think He wants to see you doing, and do it. Then you will be a devoted slave. Finally, we ask Allaah to accept righteous deeds from us and from you, and to gather us and you in His mercy with the Prophets, siddeeqs, martyrs and righteous, and those are the best of companions. -----------------------------------------------Source: www.IslamOnline.net

22 | SALAAH TIMES

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Salaah times for October 8th - October 21st, 2010

If a person had a stream outside his door and he bathed in it fi ve times a day, do you think he would have any fi lth left on him?” The people said, “No filth would remain on him whatsoever.” The Prophet (peace be upon him) then said, “That is like the fi ve daily prayers: Allah wipes away the sins by them.” ---Hadith in Sahih al Bukhari and Muslim

REPLACE >> continued from pg 20 in beseeching forgiveness is a cure for the maladies of the heart as well as a means of having our sins erased. How much Allah is willing to forgive us can be seen in the following hadith related in Sahīh al-Bukhārī and Sahīh Muslim: Someone committed a sin and then said: “O Allah! Forgive me my sin.” Allah said: “My servant committed a sin, but knew that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes sins.” Then he committed the

REPENTANCE >> continued from pg 20 Instead of placing obstacles in other people’s paths, why do we not rather make it our business to remove those obstacles and make it easier for them to ﬁnd happiness in life? We should make this part of our life’s mission. A young lady once contacted me and complained about all the difﬁculties and tribulations she was facing in her life. I suggested to her that she should focus on helping others, like her parents, siblings, and elders. A year later, she called me up again to tell me how happy she was, and

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sin again and said: “My Lord! Forgive me my sin.” Allah said: “My servant committed a sin, but knew that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes sins.” Then he committed the sin again and said: “My Lord! Forgive me my sin.” Allah said: “My servant committed a sin, but knew that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes sins. Do as you will, for I have forgiven you.” [Sahīh al-Bukhārī (7507) and Sahīh Muslim (2758)] We understand from this hadīth that when Allah forgives a sin, it is forgiven. If the person commits the same sin again, Allah will not revoke His forgiveness for the

how much Allah has provided for her and blessed her with opportunities. I said to her: “If people could only hear what you are saying, especially those who are coping with difficulties and sorrows in their lives. They could know ﬁrsthand a way out of their problems that is so easy to implement but so few every think to try.” -----------------------------------------------Source URL: http://en.islamtoday.net/ artshow-431-3781.htm

previous time the sin was committed, but will only hold the sinner to account for the present occurrence. Forgiveness is something Allah gives, and He does not revoke what He gives. Once a sin is wiped from our records, it is wiped away for good. Someone asked me about the hadith: “Committing a sin after repenting for it is worse than committing it seventy times before repenting.” I told him that this hadith is unauthentic. It is not established with a sound chain of transmission back to the Propjet (peace

be upon him). Moreover, the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah are quite clear that no matter how often a person commits a sin and repents, Allah will accept that person’s repentance. Whenever someone beseeches Allah’s forgiveness in earnest, Allah will forgive that person’s sins without reservation. -----------------------------------------------Source: http://en.islamtoday.net/artshow426-3787.htm

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24 | OBITS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Request For Dua’s

{ To Allah We B e l o n g , a n d t o H i m i s O u r R e t u r n }

“Everyone is going to taste death, and We shall make a trial of you with evil and good, and to Us you will be returned.” (Surah Al-Anbiya:35)” 9-23-10 Inna lillaahi wa innaa ilaihi raaje’oon, to Allah we belong and to Him is our return. Brother Ali Tonbul a native of Turkey passed away this morning. May Allah forgive his sins, accept his good deeds and enter him in Jannat ul Firdaus, Aameen. Salaat ul Janaza was on September 23, 2010 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. (Source: ICM) 9-25-10 Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raa’je’oon (From Allah(SWT) do we come, and to Him is our Return). It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Br. Zohair Mirza. His Wife is Sr. Maliha Mirza and 2 Sons are Daanyal and Fayzan. Janazah was on September 26, 2010 in Sterling, Virginia. We ask that Allah widens his grave and grants him admission into the highest levels of Paradise. Ameen. We ask that Allah showers patience upon his surviving family members and grants them strength and fortitude through these tough times. And ﬁnally, we ask that Allah sends His Peace and Blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and all those that follow him. Ameen. (Source: ADAMS) 10-1-10 Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi’raji’oon Truly, we are from Allah, and to Him we shall return. Janazah salah was held for Sis. Adama (Amie) Jalloh Turay on October 3, 2010 in Lanham, Maryland. Please make dua’a for the deceased and the family. (Source: PGMA)

Upcoming Events In Your Area Muslimat Al Nisaa Annual Conference & Banquet Friday, October 08 To Monday, October 11 2010

Hosted by: Muslimat Al-Nisaa. The Muslimat Al-Nisaa Home Center was designed to assist homeless, Muslim females between the ages of 18 and 64. The strength of the organization is that its members are visible, active contributors in community projects, programs, and meetings relevant to the establishment, improvement and enhancement of positive growth and development for ourselves and future Muslim generations. This visibility and community participation will afford us varying resource opportunities in support of our programs and projects. 25th anniversary Banquet will be held on the evening of October 10th 2010. Contact Muslimat Al Nisaa for event and ticket information. Location: George Washington University; Washington, DC Contact: http://mnisaa.eventbrite.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

JADA Community Discussion: Problems facing Inner-City Families Friday, October 08 2010, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

JADA (Jamaat Always Direct Answers) cordially invites you to share in a solution-based discussion on the social and economic problems facing our inner-city families. Come join us while we seek to offer practical solutions to challenges which plague our communities. Location: Emery Recreation Center, 5801 Georgia Ave NW, Washington D.C. 20011 Contact: For further information, contact info@jadaonline.org or call (202) 413-2512 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ICCL Parenting Workshop Saturday, October 09 2010

Islamic Community Center of Laurel would like to invite you to a Parenting Workshop according to the Quran and Sunnah. A Seminar By: Dr. Mohamed Rida Beshir, globally recognized expert and author. 10am-1:30pm, Main Program; Prayer and Lunch; 2:30pm5pm, Case Studies and Hands-On Workshop. Registration Fee: $10.00 v: $5.00 NOTE: Please register in advance to help us have a count of attendees. Location: Islamic Community Center of Laurel ; 7306 Contee Rd; Laurel, MD 20708 Contact: (301) 317-4584; www.icclmd.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

10-2-10 What Allah takes is His and what He gives is His and every matter is as He decrees. With a heavy heart and the ﬁrm belief in Allah’s written decree, we share with you the news that Sh. Esam Abdallah departed this life to a better one insha’Allah. The Boards of Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center and Muslim American Society, Washington D.C., would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Brother Esam Abdallah on his passing today after long illness. Br. Esam was a former executive committee president of Dar Al-Hijrah and a current board member. Please make duaa that he enters the highest level of Jannah insha’Allah. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Janaza was on October 3, 2010 in Falls Church, Virginia. (Source: Dar Al-Hijrah)

Film Screening: The Response Saturday, October 09 2010, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

10-4-10 Br. Nazim Sheikh passed away this morning after a long battle with cancer. Inna Lillahi was inna Ilaihe Rajeoon, May Allah forginve him and give him Jannah and give patience to his family. Janaza was on October 4, 2010 in Sterling, Virginia. (Source: ADAMS)

Muslim FUN Walk Sunday, October 10 2010

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Join us for a screening of “The Response,” a courtroom drama based on the transcripts of the Guantanamo Bay military tribunals starring Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart); Kate Mulgrew (Captain Janeway of Star Trek: Voyager); and Peter Riegert (Animal House, The Sopranos). A panel and open discussion will follow featuring Sig Libowitz, writer/producer of The Response. Co-sponsored by Amnesty International Group 82. Free. Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville, 100 Welsh Park Drive (near Mont. College), Rockville Contact: For more information call 301-762-7666 or visit www.uucr.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FUN (Family Unite Now) part of JADA invites you to the Muslim FUN Walk. Encourage families to have Health Awareness. Walk for Health. Ongoing event. Sundays from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Starting Sunday, Oct 10th. Location: National Arboretum; 3501 New York Avenue, NE; Washington, DC 20002 Contact: for more info, call 202-413-2512 or email info@jadaonline.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AMP Israel & Palestine: Roots of Conﬂict, Prospects of Peace Sunday, October 10 2010, 7:00pm - 9:15pm

American Muslims for Palestine: Israel & Palestine: Roots of Conﬂict, Prospects of Peace. Come and Hear the Facts you can’t afford to miss! Dr. Norman G. Finkelstein, Scholar, Activist, Man of Conscience comes to Washington DC. Seating Limited. Light Refreshments will be served. Register now www.ampalestine.org/rootsofconﬂict.html or Call 202-236-8816 Location: George Mason University, Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall, 4400 University Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

October 8th - October 21st , 2010 Editor-in-Chief: Minhaj Hasan Office Manager : Stephanie Benmoha News Desk: Rashad Mulla Layout & Design: Fadlullah Firman Staff Writers: Farkhunda Ali Farha Marfani Rashad Mulla Yaman Shalabi Sharia Advisors: Sheikh Salah as-Sawi Imam Safi Khan The Muslim Link (TML) is published on the first Friday of every Islamic month (Hijri calendar) and distributed throughout the Washington, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia Metropolitan Areas. TML is a non-profit publication and is based at Dar-us-Salaam in College Park, Maryland, USA. Staff and contributors are not necessarily affiliated with Dar-us-Salaam. The views expressed in The Muslim Link do not necessarily reflect those of Dar-us-Salaam or TML management or their underwriters. Dar-usSalaam and TML are not responsible for the accuracy of information presented by advertisers, or for the religious compliance of events, products, or services published in TML. This publication contains the names of ALLAH (Subhanahu wa ta’ala). Please keep, recycle, or share it with others The Muslim Link 5301 Edgewood Road College Park, MD 20740 Phone : (301) 982-1020 Fax: 240-209-0702 editor@muslimlinkpaper.com Advertising: 301-982-1020 or email us at ads@muslimlinkpaper.com The Muslim Link. All Rights Reserved 2010

Letter to the Editor Special Kids Bring Light, Energy to Eid Celebration As a volunteer [at the Eid celebration for children with special needs, as reported in “A Special Eid for Special Children” in the September 24 issue of the Muslim Link] and a Sister to a brother who has Down Syndrome, this was one of the most successful celebrations. I’m glad to have been part of the Eid celebration and Inshallah there is more and more to come. Sari [one of the children pictured in the Muslim Link article] is an amazing kid, I can’t explain how much light, energy, and love he brought to the room. Aﬁaa Alwazir, Virginia -----------------------------------------------I have a special needs niece. I had no idea about this event! I wish I knew about it. I know she always gets left out on Eid because there isn’t much for her to do. She actually usually goes to school because the activities there are fun for her as opposed to staying home and celebrating Eid. I am deﬁnitely planning on taking her to this event if it’s held again next year. PLEASE make sure to advertise! Jazakumu Allahu Khayran. Sr. Rasha, Maryland ------------------------------------------------

Why Not Make Six Flags Eid A Bridge Building Event? Assalamu ‘alykum wa rahmatullah, Here’s an idea for ICNA’s leadership and for other Muslim organizations sponsoring “Muslim Family Day” at Six Flags [as reported in “Media, Rain Fail to Dampen Spirits at Muslim Family Day” in the September 24 issue of the Muslim Link], celebrated shortly after the ﬁrst day of Shawwal (day of ‘Id al Fitr). If this [event] is to counter the widespread Islamophobia and religious hatred and intolerance heaped upon the Muslims of late, [as evidenced by] the Park51 [masjid] project in Manhattan and the “Qur’an burning” stunt, why have “Muslim Family

Day” reserved for only Muslims? Why not invite and open Six Flags also to “friends, neighbors and sympathizers” of the Muslim community to this festive occasion so that they can be part and parcel of our annual Eid celebration? Let them come, see, and enjoy this beautiful festival with us! I think this is a good idea whose time has come. We should not be isolating ourselves from the community in which we live. Let us share our feasts, festivals, religious rites, bazaars, etc. with the local people in our community so they can get to know us better, understand that Muslims are regular people just like them, working hard and struggling like everyone else. This integrative approach will pay dividends in terms of neighborly and community relations. Our openness and respect for those in the community in which live will change minds, build bridges and open channels of communication to enhance mutual understanding. This approach can improve and foster better relations between Muslims and the local community and could drive back and and extinguish the forces of intolerance, hate and Islamophobia. Let’s do it. Mohamad K. Yusuf, Washington DC ------------------------------------------------

Since When Is Farrakhan A Muslim Leader? I was very disappointed that our Muslim leadership decided to showcase Nation of Islam’s Minister Farrakhan as an “African American Muslim” leader to the entire world [see “New Coalition of AfricanAmerican Muslims Says Racism Part of NYC Masjid Conﬂict” in the September 24 issue of the Muslim Link]. To put him on the same stage at the National Press Club, complete with his “Fruit of Islam” guards, under the banner of yet another newly sprouted acronym group called CAAM – the Coalition of

African American Muslims – was highly irresponsible and indicates that for added political punch, our Muslim leaders will put just about anyone on stage to represent the Muslim community – be he a bigoted racist, a corrupt scandal ridden politician, or anyone else. Despite proclamations from [some of our national organizations], Farrakhan has not changed his views, and neither has the Nation of Islam. Look at the NOI’s official newspaper, the Final Call. Here is an excerpt from a column in a September 2010 article in the Final Call: “I’ve learned that which I’m bearing witness to, from the very public knowledge and wisdom of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, that he met the Supreme Being. Then I learned more from the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, who is backed by both of Them! I studied him and worked to help him. “Minister Farrakhan has been given the overwhelming power to produce the evidence of this truth, which he has been teaching. Minister Farrakhan has made his position very clear and very public. He has proven it and has helped others to bear witness of this truth.” Do our leaders want some more, or would they prefer I not continue? Here is a statement of the beliefs of the Nation of Islam, on their official website at http:// noi.org/muslim_program.htm . You’ll need to scroll to the bottom. 12. WE BELIEVE that Allah (God) appeared in the Person of Master W. Fard Muhammad, July, 1930; the longawaited “Messiah” of the Christians and the “Mahdi” of the Muslim. A Muslim leader? Shame on CAAM. Shame on them for making light of heresy. Shame on CAAM selling the pure belief in Allah for fleeting political impact. And shame on the Muslim Link for printing this story! Sr. Amatullah Evans. , Maryland

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