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2014-11-03T11:14:46-07:00

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When the loss is forever

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:14 am By Posted by The Editors

I haven’t written much about the transition of my son J to our new life and existence after Joan’s death. He lost his mother when he was 12; it is something that will shape him for the rest of his life. He stood by her, holding her hand as she gulped her last breaths, he wept inconsolably as she faded and grew cold. I wonder what the impact of that will be as he grows into manhood. It will have... Read more

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2014-11-03T11:14:47-07:00

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Salaam, Stephen Leeper!

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:14 am By Posted by The Editors

Our new book, Salaam, Love: American Muslim Men on Love, Sex & Intimacy, will be released on February 4th. In the lead up to the release, meet our 22 contributors. Today, meet Stephen Leeper! An excerpt from Stephen’s story, “On Guard”: It was the second year after I’d moved from North Carolina to California. I had moved to escape boredom and childhood memories, leaving Ashley, my beautiful non-Muslim girlfriend, behind. We had been a couple for a few months, but had... Read more

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2014-11-03T11:14:47-07:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Khaleesi – To the Men Who Mistreat Women

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:14 am By Posted by The Editors

This powerful poem stopped us in our tracks. Note it is NSFW. “Khaleesi” us women; merely second opinion but first appetite are taught early how to restrain the wolves, when the men converge all gnawing teeth and salivating fangs these insatiable men who snarl us out of our lineage sabertooth non-believers who cannot consider how loud we can be how brass and trombone this world has played us there is no place here to unravel yourself for them bow your... Read more

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2014-11-03T11:14:47-07:00

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Salaam, Mohammed Shamma!

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:14 am By Posted by The Editors

Our new book, Salaam, Love: American Muslim Men on Love, Sex & Intimacy, will be released on February 4th. In the lead up to the release, meet our 22 contributors. Today, meet Mohammed Shamma! An excerpt from Mohammed’s story, “Echoes”: In the years following my father’s death I slowly realized that my devotion to family and religion, like my own blood supply, was limited. After isha was over and my mother and brother were asleep, I would stare into my father’s... Read more

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2014-11-03T11:14:48-07:00

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Featured Artist: Katie Miranda

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:14 am By Posted by The Editors

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for loved ones? Check out our creative partnership with gifted artist, writer and jewelry designer Katie Miranda to celebrate American Muslim art and the upcoming publication of “Salaam, Love“. Katie is sharing her beautiful, handmade, silver “Love” pendant necklace, which makes a unique and precious gift for yourself or a loved one. All proceeds go directly to the artist. Please share with your networks & support American Muslim artists today! Order your necklace through Katie’s website, here. Artist Bio:... Read more

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Salaam, Alan Howard!

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:14 am By Posted by The Editors

Our new book, Salaam, Love: American Muslim Men on Love, Sex & Intimacy, will be released on February 4th. In the lead up to the release, meet our 22 contributors. Today, meet Alan Howard! An excerpt from Alan’s story, “The Promise”: A year later, I asked her father’s permission to marry her. Three months later, she moved cross-country and we married at my local mosque—nothing fancy, just a few dozen friends and my parents. I had converted to Islam during my... Read more

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2014-11-03T11:14:48-07:00

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What do you think of when you hear the words “Muslim Man?” How about “Love”?

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:14 am By Posted by The Editors

Check out this awesome new book trailer for “Salaam, Love” created by Mohammed Shamma and set to music by Kareem Salama! Salaam, Love: American Muslim Men on Love, Sex & Intimacy from Mohammed Shamma on Vimeo. Read more

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2014-11-03T11:14:49-07:00

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Salaam, Khizer Husain!

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:14 am By Posted by The Editors

Our new book, Salaam, Love: American Muslim Men on Love, Sex & Intimacy, will be released on February 4th. In the lead up to the release, meet our 22 contributors. Today, meet Khizer Husain! An excerpt from Khizer’s story, “Fertile Ground”: I want to blame Zacur, but it’s tough to hate a man like him. He’s a Norman Rockwellian doctor who probably used to make house calls early in his practice. But now I wish that he’d step out of the... Read more

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2014-11-03T11:14:49-07:00

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The Force Is Strong With This One

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:14 am By Posted by The Editors

“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” – Yoda, “Star Wars: the Phantom Menace” We were sitting in a hotel lobby late at night, after our conference had ended, having one of those intense conversations you can only have when you’re both loopy and tired and running on a nervy sort of wired that is hard to recapture when the moment is gone. Somehow the conversation had... Read more

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Salaam, Mohamed Djellouli!

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:14 am By Posted by The Editors

Our new book, Salaam, Love: American Muslim Men on Love, Sex & Intimacy, will be released on February 4th. In the lead up to the release, meet our 22 contributors. Today, meet Mohamed Djellouli! An excerpt from Mohamed’s story, “Springtime Love”: I knew that dating a Muslim woman would not be without complications. I grew up Muslim, but not typically so. I’m mixed-race; my white mother is agnostic, while my North African father is more of a secular Muslim. I grew... Read more

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