::  September 27, 2006  ::

The Critical Bias Against Islam

I thought I’d share some of the papers that I’m writing for one of my courses this term. Of course leave your feedback.

Islam undoubtedly suffers from critical bias in the realm of American and European minds. Centuries of colonialism and Orientalist thought have informed the greater publics of both these entities on what and what does not constitute Islam. From such works as A Thousand and One Nights to Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations, Islam has been demonized in the American/European context. But with the advent of September 11th, Islam is now attacked openly as the icon of everything which goes against that which the “free societies” of the Free World stand for. (more…)

::  September 19, 2006  ::

The State of Things

“Things sure ain’t what they used to be.” I’m sure Islam was not the topic Duke Ellington had in mind when sitting at the piano when he decided to play that tune – but it’s the song that’s on my mind. To be frank for a moment, I will vent some very real pessimism about the state of Muslims today. That pessimism has been an accretion, building slowly but steady over the almost fifteen years I’ve been Muslim. No, this isn’t an apologist’s essay. Nor is it some sort of apostate’s epistle. Rather this are just a few confused ramblings so stay with me if you can. And as usual, leave feedback if you feel so moved. (more…)

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  • Marc Manley
  • Marc has an extensive background as an educator, having taught such diverse subjects as ESL, Arabic, and Islamic studies in both the Detroit area and now in Philadelphia. In 2008, he receive his certificate [ijāzah] in the rules of delivering the Friday sermon [ahkām al-Khutbah] from Imam Anwar Muhaimin of the Quba Institute. Marc now works as a public speaker and khatib in the greater Philadelphia area and many points East and West.

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