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3 Things About Islam You Didn’t Know

Posted in AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Critical Thinking, Islam, Religion, YouTube on August 18, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Someone sent me this. A further perspective on Islam:

A Move Towards Religious Tolerance

Posted in AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Barack Obama, Christianity, Critical Thinking, Islam, Leadership, New York, News, Religious Tolerance, Saudia Arabia on August 17, 2010 | 3 Comments »

This post was inspired by this article by brotherpeacemaker: “In The Name Of Freedom Build The Mosque” In regards to the controversy surrounding the building of a mosque and cultural center two blocks away from the site of Ground Zero, America has a golden opportunity to lead in the march towards religious tolerance between two of the [...]

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“Is this Islam or Barbarism?” by Nkwazi Mhango

Posted in African Women, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Al Qaida, Hezb-ul Islam, Islam, Life, Muslims, News, Nkwazi Mhango, Religion, Somalia, Terrorism on July 17, 2010 | 2 Comments »

The recent ban on bras and beard shaving in Somalia by Somali terrorist groups cannot go unquestioned. The reports that we have is that the warring Islamic gang of Hezb-ul Islam banned women from wearing bras. So too, men are not allowed to shave their beards except trimming their mustaches. Likewise, schools were banned from using [...]

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The Selling of Jesus Part II: the view from a conscientious consumer

Posted in AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Bible, Christianity, Critical Thinking, Culture, God, Islam, Jesus Christ, Knowledge, Life, Malcolm X, Project 21, Quran, Religion on June 29, 2010 | 10 Comments »

On commenting on the post, “The Selling of Jesus” by thefreeslave, my response got so long winded, as I am known to do, that it became a post in itself. Lubangakene, you made some valid points in your post and asked some stimulating questions. These questions, which have been asked throughout the ages, I have struggled with myself. I don’t [...]

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“Gadaffi needs to have his head examined” by Nkwazi Mhango

Posted in Africa, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Christianity, Critical Thinking, Geopolitics, Islam, Leadership, Muammar Gaddafi, News, Nigeria, Nkwazi Mhango, Pan Africanism on April 1, 2010 | 2 Comments »

For long I’ve regarded Libyan strongman, Col. Muamar Gadaffi, as a lunatic thanks to his oft-controversial utterances. After the just ended African Union’s annual conference, he was quoted saying things no sane mind can say after his bid to lead this organization for two terms was turned down. He thereof backed off and said he’d [...]

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“Darfur: Are Muslims a Betrayal?” by Nkwazi N. Mhango

Posted in Africa, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Arabs, Darfur, Genocide, Geopolitics, Islam, Life, News, Nkwazi Mhango, Omar al-Bashir, Slavery, Sudan on August 28, 2009 | 17 Comments »

“Brother, to me, there are no Muslims in this world presently except Darfuris. Since the Arab-backed illegitimate regime under Omar Bashir started butchering my people, all we mistook to be Muslims, especially Arabs, became infidels (kaffirs) for not acting.” These are the sarcastic words by Salih Fur whom I met on plane on my way to [...]

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Happy Birthday El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz

Posted in African-Americans, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Black History, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Islam, Knowledge, Leadership, Life, Malcolm X, News on May 19, 2009 | 3 Comments »

84 years ago on this date… 19th May 1925… Malcolm Little aka Malcolm X aka El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, was born. A commenter forwarded this article from Obit Magazine, penned by David Bradley on the life and legacy of Our Black Shining Prince: The Ever Evolving Malcolm X. It’s a timely and interesting read. Happy Birthday El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz!

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English translation of al-Zawahiri’s message to President-elect Obama

Posted in AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Al Qaida, Barack Obama, Geopolitics, Islam, Life, News on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

In the Name of Allah, and all Praise is due to Allah, and Prayers and Peace on the Messenger of Allah and on his family, Companions and allies. Muslim brothers everywhere: Peace be upon you and the Mercy of Allah and His blessings. As for what comes after: Barack Obama has won the presidency of [...]

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