Creating an American Muslim identity

This video is about Abid Rehman, an MTV technologist, as he discusses what it means to be both American and Muslim.  This video is interesting because he talks about, among other things, how Muslim immigrants to America have/had both cultural and language barriers so they were unable to effectively educate and interact with the communities in which they live about Islam, but how the children of those immigrants are now stepping-up to do so.

Creating Viable American Muslim Identity

Sami Yusuf defending Pop songs within Islam

British-born Azeri pop singer Sami Yusuf gives his reaction to scholars and critics who claim his music is forbidden within Islamic law.  

This is interesting because he notes the differences in jurisprudence of Islamic scholars and discusses how the word "extremist" is becoming almost a fashionable catch-all category for those who disagree with one's point of view.  

Sami Yusuf

Korean Muslims

Many do not know that Asia is home to the largest Muslim community in the world, but fewer, probably even within Asia, realize that there are muslims even in Korea.

Korean Muslims

Muslims in Russia: The largest Muslim population in Europe

A video about the lack of space for prayer within Russia's mosques:  4 mosques serving 2 million Muslims.  Russia has Europe's largest muslim population.

Russia's Muslims Demand More Mosques

Superheroes inspired by Islam

Naif Al-Mutawa's new brand of superhero - inspired by Islam.  The superheroes "The 99" derive their names from the 99 attributes of Allah.  Interesting TED talk.

Naif al-Mutawa: Superheroes Inspired by Islam

Dietary Patches: the controversial Ramadan fasting solution

Here is a link to a site that talks about how dietary patch use during Ramadan is becoming more common and controversial.

Diet Patches for Ramadan

Muslims in Politics

Heres a link to "Muslims for America," a site about "getting Americans, and Muslims, more involved and excited about the American political process."

Enjoy

Muslims for America