I reported on Blackwater some time ago. Now it seems they’ve crossed the line, killing 8 Iraqi civilians. The Iraqi government has banned them. Let’s see if they actually leave.

As with every Ramadan, there are many lectures and lessons to hear. If you are unable (or even unwilling) to leave the house to hear them live, there are now many available avenues to you. I usually listen brother Hassanain Rajabali. His lectures as well as many other English-language programs can be [...]

It is reported that the Messenger of Allah (upon whom be peace and blessings) said,
“Everything has a pillar, and the pillar of this religion is understanding.”
and also:
“Everything has its own path, and the path to Paradise is knowledge.”
– Nahj Al-Fasahah, hadith no. 565 and 566

My brother from another mother, Tavis Smiley, reported on the Tom Joyner Morning Show on September 13th that, on the 14th, he would appear on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and discuss his upcoming “All-American Presidential Forums on PBS.”
The Democratic forum has already passed, and the stage has been set for the Republican forum. [...]

I pray that Allah brings us all closer to Him during this time, lightens the burdens of our sins with forgiveness, and strengthens our taqwa (God-consciousness).
Amazingly good and unexpected things always happen to me each Ramadan.  I pray for nothing less this year and pray that good will also come to you and yours.

It’s so hot and sticky outside right now that a mosquito could probably lay an egg in the air. You could probably grow a rice patty in the middle of your yard. It’s so hot and wet, you could steam vegetables. Need I go on?

For whatever stupid reason, I’ve been queuing blog posts in my mind instead of just posting them. As a result, I’ll probably do several separate posts this weekend.
My first one has to be about the Michael Vick case.
I’m not going to comment on whether I think he was treated fairly or on the media [...]