Philly Shots - The NJ Trip Part 1
April 17, 2006 | 19 Rabbi al-Awwal 1427

Took a short trip over to New Jersey for a quick visit. Didn’t have much time to shoot but here’s a few.


CHA-EO THAI, South Philly


Boy and His Shadow, Old City


Horse, Old City


View of Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge


Building, Camden

Enjoy.

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First Muslim Sorority - Muslim Women Finding Their Place
April 12, 2006 | 14 Rabbi al-Awwal 1427

You may want to take a look at the small segment on NPR’s Web site that talks about the formation of an all-women’s Muslim sorority. The chapter, Gamma Gamma Chi, will open up on several campuses including Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Rutgers in New Jersey. Here’s another supplemental article. Thoughts and comments welcome.

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Salafiyyah - The Conversation Really Continues
April 11, 2006 | 13 Rabbi al-Awwal 1427

I’m gonna post my comments from this conversation below to push it to the fore front of the blog a little. Please read the 2nd post and the original one as well. And of course, we’d love to hear your take on it. Read more this entry »

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Salafiyyah - The Conversation Continues
April 09, 2006 | 11 Rabbi al-Awwal 1427

I have to say, the post that I made about the Salafis back in July, 2005, has caused a tremendous response. Most of it has been in personal emails but if you take a look at the comments, you’ll get the gist of what most of it has been about. Stimulating couch potatoes since 1993, this is Marqas from the Manrilla news desk signing off.

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Philly Shots - Villanova
April 09, 2006 | 11 Rabbi al-Awwal 1427

I went to the Villanova mosque today with my new friend, Tomo. He’s also a student at Temple and is doing a photojournalism piece on Muslims in America. I helped him out a bit and also got to practice my tranlating skills [Arabic - Japanese, Japanese - Arabic! Don’t try that one at home, kids]. I took some pics on the way to and from.


Tile Detail, Subway Station


Snyder Stop, Subway Station


Tunnel, Villanova


Tree and Sky - Islamic Center, Villanova


Bricks and Window - Islamic Center, Villanova


Tunnel Entrance, Villanova


Drain Pipe, Villanova Train Station


Bricks and Steel Plate, Snyder & 15th

Enjoy.

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Philly Shots - Rabiy’ Thaaniy
April 09, 2006 | 11 Rabbi al-Awwal 1427

Rabiy’ Thaaniy is the 4th month in the Islamic calendar. As you can see in the first shot, the new crescent was present. الله اكبر Titus and Maureen as well as Ian and Pam were just in town. Took some shots.


Building and New Crescent, 12th & Market


Lobby of Loew’s Hotel, 12th & Market


Titus - Aoi Japanese Restaurant, Center City


Gate, Center City


Doves at Philly’s Taj Mahal, City Hall


SEPTA Station, City Hall


Homeless Cot, City Hall


Stairs to Subway, City Hall


Trash Can, City Hall Subway Stop


City Hall, Subway Stop

Enjoy.

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Philly Shots - Italian Market Part 1
April 09, 2006 | 11 Rabbi al-Awwal 1427

Philadelphia’s famous for its Italian Market. It’s the scene where Rocky began his run through the city. We took a trip down there for a quick bite and some fresh groceries. As always, my point & shoot is at my side.


Potatoes, Italian Market


Taxi, Italian Market


Street Vendor, Italian Market


Tomatoes, Italian Market


Garlic & Ginger, Italian Market


Waiting For Cheese, Italian Market


Melons & Pineapple, Italian Market


Oranges, Italian Market


Melons, Italian Market


Peppers, Italian Market


Meters, Italian Market


Caged Man - Men’s Restroom, Italian Market

Enjoy.

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Philosophers, Orientalists & Our Intellectual Heritage
April 08, 2006 | 10 Rabbi al-Awwal 1427

So I have this philosophy course this term. Great fun. Good teacher. The guy’s british by education and somewhat by background. He’s also a huge Monty Python fan. But, the other day he tossed out this funny little paradox that seemed to really impress many folks in the class. He proposed the following:

God cannot be both All-Knowing and All-Powerful
The parable he sets forth is this: imagine a box, which the contents are unknown and unknowable.
Could God created such a box? If so, how could He be All-Knowing?
If not, how could He be All-Powerful?

I’d be interested to get your feedback on this one. Really made me chuckle.

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