Category Archives: Religion

Egotism Destroys Health and Happiness


One of the most universal and “respectable pressures is selfishness.  Some go as far as to say that without selfishness very little can be accomplished in this world.  Experience teaches us, however, that the consequences of such conduct can never … Continue reading

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Why Do I Exist?


The purpose of creation is a topic that puzzles every human being at some point in his or her lifetime. Everybody at some time or another asks themselves the question “Why do I exist?” or “For what purpose am I here … Continue reading

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Islam Is Simple, Culture Is Complicated


The Islaam being practiced in much of the Muslim world today may be referred to as Cultural Islaam or Folk Islaam (as Christian Missionaries like to refer to it).  The main feature of this version of Islaam is the blind … Continue reading

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Every Man Is The Builder Of A Temple Called His Body


In Scripture we are told that God made man in his own image. This is stated not only in the Christian Bible but also in the holy writing of nearly all enlightened people. The Jewish patriarchs taught that the human … Continue reading

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My Very Muslim Christmas


TIME columnist Abdul-Jabbar is a six-time NBA champion and league Most Valuable Player. He is also a celebrated author, filmmaker and education ambassador whose life and career are the subject of Minority of One, a new documentary on HBO Sports. … Continue reading

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Tell Me Why #MuslimLivesMatter


Live and Learn. We All Do. Thanks for stopping by. Please share 🙂 Please don’t forget to leave a comment. 

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We Have Mastered The Act Of Killing Now Let’s Master The Joy Of Living


The revolution that needs to happen is a revolution of values. Live and Learn. We All Do. Thanks for stopping by. Please share 🙂 Please don’t forget to leave a comment. 

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It Is Not Wise To Poison The Water You Drink And The Air You Breathe.


One of the greatest wars of the century is one most people aren’t even aware exists. This is a war that is being fought on a daily basis and in every continent. It causes countless casualties and threatens the survival … Continue reading

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An Ode To Bruce Lee – Placing Him In His Rightful Place


It’s about time Bruce Lee be given his proper place in the history of modern mixed martial arts. Bruce Lee, pound for pound, was arguably the greatest fighter of our time. He is certainly the most popular. Fourty-one years after … Continue reading

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Christmas Caught Between Cultures


As John Stewart says, Christmas is everyone’s favorite holiday.  Even as a Muslim you can’t help to be enamored by the twinkling lights and cheerful, giving spirit that sweeps across the US during Christmas.  There is just something about December. … Continue reading

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