One day I was skimming yahoo news, bored out of my mind and waiting for
school to start so I can go to my awesome APLC class, when I saw an article
about the Arab Spring. It was a little story about how it started and its
affects so far but when I got the bottom, I can’t say I didn't get mad. In one
of the comments by “Americandude74”, it said, “If all the Islams died, we would
have a better world”. Now, rather than blatantly adding to the comments
of the other anonymous people over the internet who also felt a little offended
(especially at the failed usage of islams), I looked at it from another point
of...
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Fairfield County Culture Entry #3: Batman or Jesus?
Of the more recent superherofilms, by far the most epic could only be the Batman trilogy. Filled with suspense,action, and cool gadgets—the three ultimatums to bring guys to the theaters. Thehandsome Christian Bale with his heroic and rock hard abs aren’t too bad forthe ladies either. As Batman Begins,we learn that Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) is the son of one of the richest andmost influential men in Gotham City.Howeverbeneath all those cool batarangs and roof tops that batman seems to enjoyleaping off, and all the money in his pockets,...
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Muhammad's Last Khutbah Outline
here is my outline, which I had to write out because I was not able to post it online.
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
We fear, but what else is there?
There have been many influential and inspirational activists
who have committed themselves for the sake of what they believe it whether it
be fighting for their human rights, or trying to fight against fear; each
activist has definitely succeeded in one thing, being an activist. Two
particular influential and inspirational activists who dedicated their lives to
their work were the wonderful Aung San Suu Kyi and the incredible Malcolm X. Aung
San Suu Kyi’s Freedom from Fear
speech accentuates the idea of fear playing a great role in the development of
a nation and person, while Malcolm X’s The
Ballot or the Bullet speech...
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Machiavelli vs. Thoreau
Compare and Contrast Machiavelli and Thoreau.
Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian philosopher who was best
known for his work The Prince published in 1532; and a philosopher by
the name of Henry David Thoreau—known for his Civil Disobedience—were not
only philosophers, but incredibly influential people in their time as well as for
modern day. Machiavelli emphasizes the importance of being in control and
maintaining the stature a Prince has, while Thoreau believes in taking action
against what we feel is unjust. However, even though the two philosophies may
seem different, they also share similarities with each other.
...
Monday, November 19, 2012
Let's have ourselves a bit of thanks!
Thanksgiving:
one of America's beloved holidays; beloved for some more than others.
Thanksgiving is celebrated by many, usually by inviting family and friends to a
wonderful feast in order to, well, give thanks. It's strange how it’s called
Thanksgiving, even though it’s more about "giving thanks." Sound like
a reverted structure. Don't you think? But nonetheless, it’s a great holiday
where anyone and everyone can come together have a happy ol' turkey or chicken;
maybe some pie. But regardless of what you're eating, thanksgiving is a time to
be thankful for what you have, rather than reminiscing about what you
could...
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Pakistan, United States, and Afghanistan! oh my!
Thesis: The
Reluctant Fundamentalist represents the depression and discrimination 9/11 has left individuals of Arab or Muslim descent in the United States and portrays the ongoing tension between Pakistani's and Americans.
the trust issues between Pakistan and the United States pre-9/11 and post 9/11, and a clear understanding of the historical point of view of what it felt to be a Pakistani at such a significant and saddening time.
The current US-Pakistani
relationship is short of trust. The two countries have tried to create a stable
relationship, especially with the war in Afghanistan, however it...
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Arranged Marriages Are Not Real Marriages.
Toulmin Analysis: Have You Ever Felt So Afraid And Alone, Even In A Crowded Room?
Claim: Young teens should not be forced into getting an arranged marriage.
Reasons:
•because it can lead to depression and suicide
•because it is basically a form of abuse
•because it is wrong for someone to be forced into such a bond like marriage.
Evidences:
"because it can lead to depression and suicide" - young teens, usually girls who are married at pre-mature ages are not happy with their relationship because they are forced to take part in things they've never learned or experience.
"because it is basically a form of abuse" -...
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
What Ever Happened To The Golden Rule?
In today’s society, equality is a
deserved and guaranteed right for all, but when it comes to religion, that
equality takes a complex turn. America is filled with open-minded individuals
who are as great as can be. There was a time when everyone was able to practice
their religion freely without any objection, but one date in history changed
the lives of not only one individual, but thousands of individuals, especially
of the Islamic faith. When equality is a deserved right for all, Muslims should
be allowed that right as well. We never realized when religion became the key
to turning a right into a wrong.
Everyone...
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Where Do You Go When There's Nowhere Left?
It’s meant to be the happiest
day in a girl’s life when she finds her prince charming. The one she falls in
love with, marries and has the perfect life. But what if you never had that
chance? In South Asia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and East Asia 90%
of the marriages are arranged, and 60% of all marriages in the world are
arranged. Yes, that’s right. Teens and even pre-teens are forced into a union
where they either are too young to understand or too depressed to think of the
consequences. These girls will get married to their cousin, or their uncle or
maybe some strange man 90 miles away from them. Some may call...
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Have You Ever Felt So Afraid And Alone, Even In A Crowded Room?
How would it feel to be a 12 year old girl, watching all the other little boys and girls rush toschool, knowing that you’ll never have the opportunity to be as worry-free andhappy as them? Today is your wedding day. It’s time to get ready. Everyone youloved is suddenly far away, remote, distant; you no longer understand whatthey’re talking about and they’ve suddenly stopped listening to you. Keep yourclothes clean; straighten your back, don’t slouch. Make sure you smile, butdon’t smile with your teeth. Keep your eyes natural; do not blankly stare atanyone. Pretend you’re happy. They’re going to tell you what you’ll wear,...
Monday, September 17, 2012
And That Single Moment Was Mine.
Samiha Julakha.
That is the name written on my precious little birth certificate. However, I have many more names than it appears, but I'll just give you a little insight on SAMIHA JULAKHA. Two beautifully constructed complications. Yes, that is MY name. For a good whole half of my life, I hated my name. Why? Well almost no one could spell it, say it, or even try to pronounce it. I always wanted something that was simple but unique. A name like Samina or Mirah. But no, I was given the name Samiha Julakha, pronounced saa-me-hah joo-lake-ah. It's such a bother to have such a name. I'm the girl who screams...
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Forget The Judgments, And Set Yourself Aside.
Sentence Limitation
“Have you ever wondered to yourself why it is that all people like me seem to have learned from you is how to imprison and murder each other, how to govern badly, and how to take the wealth of our country and place it in Swiss bank accounts? Have you ever wondered why it is that all we seem to have learned from you is how to corrupt our societies and how to be tyrants? You will have to accept that this is mostly your fault. Let me just show you how you looked at us. You came. You took things that were not yours, and you did not even, for appearances' sake, ask first. You could have said, "May I...
Monday, September 10, 2012
Lets Step Into Imperfections... Ready, Set, Go.
Culture:
A woman can do just as much as a man can, there's no reason to restrict her from the world.
Save the dried fish for the motherland, the entire neighborhood can smell it. It isn't the most pleasant smell either.
Marriage can wait, let me at least finish school first! I'm too young for that bro.
can we not judge a person as soon as we get one look at them? maybe they're not as bad as you're saying they are.
Gossip circles. let's just back away slowly from that one, shall we?
Just because i dont wear traditional dresses doesn't mean i'm not proud of my culture; nor does it mean that i'm completely...
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