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2015-03-13T11:32:18-06:00

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Man of Steel: The Good, The Bad and The Super

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 11:32 am By irfanrydhan

Recently I watched Man of Steel, the latest Superman flick, and although it was a pretty good movie (way better than the last 3 Superman films); I still rank 1980’s Superman II as my all time favorite. But here is my take on all that was good and bad about this latest one made for a 2013 audience (Warning : There are some Spoilers Below): The Good: The Kryptonians have all this futuristic technology and are expert scientists and explorers.... Read more

2015-03-13T11:32:19-06:00

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Umar Lee: Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 11:32 am By irfanrydhan

For those who don’t know, former Muslim convert Umar Lee, is (or should I saywas) a well known blogger in the “Islamic” blogosphere. I must admit, I do not know “Mr. Lee” personally, but I have read some of his writings and heard about him from those who know him personally. First of all, I didn’t agree with most of what Mr. Lee said while he was a so-called “Muslim” because most of it was extreme “Salafi” or “Wahabi” methodology; ... Read more

2015-03-13T11:32:20-06:00

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An American [Werewolf] in Lahore – Part 1

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 11:32 am By irfanrydhan

Last year, I went to Pakistan after 25 years and to Lahore for the first time ever. My father was from Karachi, but since most of my relatives are here in the U.S. now, we did not have much reason to visit Pakistan. My wife’s family is from Lahore, so since we both had the time to go last year, we decided to make a last minute trip. This will be the first part in a series, chronicling my eye-opening... Read more

2015-03-13T11:32:21-06:00

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Inteview with the Founders of “Noor Kids”: From Harvard Business School Project to Full Time Job

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 11:32 am By irfanrydhan

Recently I interviewed Amin Aaser, 24 and Mohammed Aaser, 27 – the Business school graduates and founders of “Noor Kids” books for Muslim children. They talk about how their passion, desire and hobby for creating an alternative educational book for their own children has turned into a full time job. 1. Why did you start “Noor Kids” My brother and I felt compelled to. Like it was something of a duty, given that nothing like it exists currently. Growing up... Read more

2015-03-13T11:32:21-06:00

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How I Could Just Kill a Goat!

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 11:32 am By irfanrydhan

Recently, my wife and I had our first child, a baby boy we named Mustafa, on Nov. 20th, 2012. In the Islamic faith it is custom, but not a requirement to perform an Aqiqah or sacrifice of a goat(s) to thank God for the blessing of a new child in the family. In our tradition, 1 goat is sacrificed for a girl and 2 goats are sacrificed for a boy. These are only the suggested minimums set by our Prophet... Read more

2015-03-13T11:32:22-06:00

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Why I Plan to Vote for President Obama Again…as an American Muslim

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 11:32 am By irfanrydhan

There have been a lot of discussions going on lately online among Americans, including American Muslims on whether to vote in this year’s presidential elections. Many people, especially Muslims feel that President Obama has disappointed them, thus they will not vote to help re-elect him for a second term. Still others believe that it is no use for us to vote because either party will not help us American Muslims out and a few people also think that it is Haram... Read more

2015-03-13T11:32:23-06:00

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Before You Blame Obama for the Problems in the Middle East – Read this Book!

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 11:32 am By irfanrydhan

Recently I read Fawaz A. Gerges’ latest book, “Obama and the Middle East: The End of America’s Moment?” (2012). Gerges is a professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics & Political Science. I must admit, that I was skeptical at first, and did not think there would be anything new, but after reading it, I was shocked to learn some of the insights on US foreign policy over the past almost 70 years since World War II.... Read more

2015-03-13T11:32:23-06:00

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“The Qur’an: With or Against the Bible?” – A Book Review

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 11:32 am By irfanrydhan

Islam and Muslims have been in the news often over the past 11 years. Ever since the tragic events of Sept. 11th, 2001, the US Media has been fascinated to know what the Qur’an – the holy scriptures of Islam, actually teaches and instructs it’s followers to do. Many Muslims, as well as Non-Muslims, unfairly take quotes from the Qur’an out of context and use them to justify acts of violence, ill treatment of people of other faiths, and oppression of... Read more

2015-03-13T11:32:24-06:00

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EID Day Recipes – Enjoy!

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 11:32 am By irfanrydhan

Here are some good recipes for EID day. These came from Cooking Fanatic Nyela G. in Mississauga, Canada. She can be reached via email at [email protected] Sheer Korma (“Milk with Dates” in Urdu – it is a popular sweet dish eaten on the Morning of Eid) Ingredients: 5 cups milk 1/2 packet vermicelli noodles 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup blanched almonds 1/2 cup pistachios 4 small cardamom pods 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup oil Directions: In a pot, boil milk. Add... Read more

2015-03-13T11:32:25-06:00

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An American Ramadan, Circa 1955

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 11:32 am By irfanrydhan

Does the first experience of Ramadan begin the same for everyone? It all depends on the time and where this all takes place. Consider the time to be during the year 1955 or early 1956, and the place was Oakland when I experienced my first month of fasting. I don’t remember for sure just what time of year it was since time has elapsed. The ordinary calendars said nothing about when Ramadan should begin. There was very little printed literature... Read more

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