#arabswagger

[tyromaven]

This edited volume takes as its main question, how might we define Arab American Aesthetics? The impetus that undergirds this query is two-fold. First, the field of Arab American Studies contests the...

I'm submitting a proposal for this anthology. Do you know someone who should write for this, or read it later?

[inqilabi]

 the-art-of-protest said: i dont see whats wrong with actually respectfully disagreeing publicly, thats a part of real life.

Yah I agree.

 storyseldomtold said: Message privately.

Well, I think this view generally comes from some hadiths about advising privately or not rebuking someone publicly.

And if we're talking Islamically, then indeed it is mentioned that we should advise in a private manner, not curse or disrespect a person publicly. However, I *think* this applies to wrongdoings; behaviours and actions (that might be mistakes or intentional sins).

But what I was talking about is opinions, not actions. And replying to said opinions in a public manner shouldn't be reprimanded as such disagreements are not an indication of disrespect or insult. Especially on a public platform like this where people could benefit from reading alternative views.

[arabswagger]

Farewell

Hello Dear followers! 

With the exception of the occasional article, I will not be actively updating this blog anymore from here on out, and I would like to thank everyone for making this a great educational and social experience for me. I have made some wonderful friends for life on here and I am forever indebted to you all. If I have wronged or offended any you in any way, I would like to ask you to forgive me for any of my mistakes and shortcomings. 

That being said, I won't completely get off the grid, and I will definitely announce and let you all know about any future projects or promotions I have if you wish to participate or help out on. 

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Until then, thank you all and happy blogging, fare well! 

[tenderculture]

In Islam, the concept of belief or non-belief is a complex matter. We do not believe that being Muslim is the only method to go to heaven, nor is even being Muslim by itself a virtue that takes you to heaven in its sole meaning: Islam is a lifestyle that can enable one to better this earth and themselves by which they can be rewarded heaven by their righteous efforts in the this life. God grants several righteous individuals from several religious backgrounds to enter heaven due to their efforts; but Islam is seen as the most secure and perfect path by which one can achieve the height of spirituality and awareness of God. That being said, the “unforgivable sin of Shirk" is directed towards those who know Islam’s tenants inside and out, are presented it in a fair and balanced fashion, and yet for their own hedonistic purposes willingly leave Islam or associate with God a partner or deny his existence altogether. This doesn’t mean someone that was not exposed to Islam, or was raised in a hostile environment to Islamic ideals will be punished for denying God’s kingdom. Moreover, those who weren’t properly exposed to Islam can include born Muslims or non-Muslims; because both individuals could be presented Islam in the wrong fashion. I don’t believe a Muslim that commits Shirk or leaves Islam is to be punished if they were presented Islam in a very horrible manner; that responsibility lies on the educator they had that had pushed them away from it. Now a Kaafir/Kuffar, in its strictest meaning, refers to the Polytheists of Quraysh; the earliest opponents of Muhammad(S). A Kaafir in the Arabic language referred to the farmers or Bedouins that used to hide or bury something, and this was reclaimed by the Muslims to refer to the non-believing Qurashi Arabs that denied Muhammad’s message and tried to hide or bury it. The word non-Muslim or non-believer is the proper way to refer to anyone else that doesn’t believe in Islam; the word Kaafir is derogatory in a sense out of context since it claims that everyone is trying to bury the truth, which is not the case. Now as for a Muslim that doesn’t practice all of Islam, this includes literally every Muslim. No Muslim is perfect, nor is any Muslim a proper manifestation of all Islamic tenants; that can only be seen through the Prophet and his Companions, who do not live among us today. Furthermore, many Muslims believe in different theological points of view, schools of law, and other interpretations, so what could be forbidden to one person, could be lawful for the next. Islam has a massive academic rigor dedicated to it, to translate all of its principles to our day to day lives; so there is a wealth of information on how certain individuals interpret its tenants into their respective environments.

the-art-of-protest / arabswagger

[jalipinos]

Arabic Accent Challenge Your name and URL. Where you [or your family] are from from. How do you say the following words: Cookie, Soda, State, Movie, Car, Park [as in park a car], Friend, Pants, Shirt, I love you, Apple, Cut, Song, Dance, America, Lawyer, Phone, Hate, Dream, Dirty, Love, Aluminium, Colour, Donkey, Soup, Steak, Chicken, Sweet, Olive, Almond, Flower. How do you greet someone and ask “How are you?” What is that white, dried, sour fermented yogurt that comes in balls called? What is the big dish that is served with bread, rice, lamb and yogurt called? What do you call your grandparents? What is your countries national dish? What is the thing you change the TV channel with? What is the black and white Palestinian Scarf called? What would you call your accent?

[bleeding-caricatures]

[jxgsawclxt]

'Abdullah can be the best and worst person ever. Just sayin'.

[the-art-of-protest]

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