When Aasif Mandvi, the Muslim-American correspondent on “The Daily Show,” was asked to comment on the threats made against the creators of “South Park” for depicting the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, in a bear costume, his frustration was not unfamiliar to most Muslims, especially those who are also citizens of the United States. [...]
All posts for the month April, 2010
“South Park” Controversy and Wearing America on Our Backs
Posted by Jehanzeb on April 30, 2010
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2010/04/30/south-park-controversy-and-wearing-america-on-our-backs/
Ephemeral
This outer form you call beauty is of this transient, ephemeral. This body, this face is made of dust. It will all blow away, each and every particle, swirling into the wind like radiant leaves departing in autumn. Youth will fade someday, along with the rest of these material forms; even the earth is just [...]
Posted by Jehanzeb on April 25, 2010
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/ephemeral/
Stop Telling Muslim Women How to Dress
A lot of people need to calm down about this subject. Whether it’s among non-Muslims, Muslims, or fascist Islamophobes in Europe and North America, there seems to be a growing obsession with Muslim women and the way they dress. A few weeks ago, I attended an event as part of “Islamic Awareness Week” hosted by [...]
Posted by Jehanzeb on April 19, 2010
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/stop-telling-muslim-women-how-to-dress/
