In the video below I have a productive conversation with Sophie Thomas about the Social Justice Warrior Trend and the recent disruption of Milo Yiannopolous in his event at Depaul University. Click for more!
Month: May 2016
Episode 10: The Time I Waged Jihad In Middle School LOL
In the video below I share my story as a pacifist Muslim and a time when I felt “Jihad” was justified. LOL. I was twelve years old. Enjoy!
#ExMuslimBecause: A Story of Mental Gymnastics
The following is a guest contribution by “Anna Kafra.”
#ExMuslimBecause
(a story of mental gymnastics)
I never chose to be Muslim. Most of us don’t even if we do defend it any chance we get. I was a big defender.
We’re taught at an early age that there is no god but Allah. Mohammad is the messenger of Allah.
We’re taught that Allah is the greatest, creator of everything, and that it’s haram to ask why or how, or to deny this.
We’re taught that it’s better not to know some things, because knowledge can be bad. Click to keep reading!
Muslim Woman Played The “Misinterpretation Card”
The Twitter page @exmuslimbecause began to revive the #exmuslimbecause. As expected, Muslims did not appreciate this hashtag very much because it offended their faith. So they began to tweet sarcastic remarks under the #. Others attempted to disagree with and challenge the #.
One young woman and I had a brief exchange in the midst of this. I will paste the screen shots below. I kept her username and photo out to maintain her anonymity because I would much rather focus on discussing her thought than single her out and bully her. #realtalk Click for more!
Episode 9: On Intelligent Muslims Who Have Faith
In the video below I discuss the Muslim intelligentsia and question their reconciliation of intellectual reflections with their faith. Click for more!
Saudi Family Therapist’s Advice on Wife Beating and the Quran
Very recently there was a family therapist out of Saudi Arabia that gave marital advice on how to properly beat your wife. Let’s discuss the videos and its standing in Islamic scriptures. Click for to keep reading!
(NSFW) FEMEN Activists Go Topless at Muslim Events
FEMEN is a feminist activist group internationally known for organizing topless protests. Recently they have protested at an Islamic event in Denmark where Tariq Ramadan, a renowned Islamic scholar was speaking on stage.
Picture this: Tariq Ramadan is on stage speaking with conservative Muslims about Islam and women in niqab jump on stage and strip.
Here’s the video: Click for more!
Episode 8: Good American Muslims Accept Bad Ideas
In the video below I discuss all the negative baggage of Islam the American Muslim attempts to accept and justify. Enjoy! Click for more!
Episode 7: Conversation with Ex-Social Justice Warrior Feminist Sara
In the video below I have a conversation with Sara who used to be in the social justice circles. Sara discusses her shifting world view and how it affected her emotional and social health. She definitely provides a lot of nuances from the Far-left worldview! Enjoy! Click for more!
A Wise Man’s Words On Islam and Muslims #Food4thought
A few of my peers and I were discussing distinguishing Islam and Muslims when providing social critique. One man said: Click for more!
