Comments on: Islam 201 – The Future of this blog, the future of this Muslim http://www.manrilla.net/blog/2008/04/19/islam-201-the-future-of-this-blog-the-future-of-this-muslim/ Removing the incidental and the accidental from the quintessential conversation of Islam in America Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:06:47 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: NM http://www.manrilla.net/blog/2008/04/19/islam-201-the-future-of-this-blog-the-future-of-this-muslim/comment-page-1/#comment-163799 NM Mon, 12 May 2008 16:06:24 +0000 http://www.manrilla.net/blog/?p=658#comment-163799 As Salamu Alaykum I think that this is an awesome post and timely. It's funny, I was actually scanning your page to find a post to offer thanks for the times that you have given me advice via emails, even though you don't know me in the flesh. I've been out of it for a minute and have taken a "break" for the last few months as I was bewildered upon leaving Cali. All the same, I feel better prepared to get back on the wagon and that's in part due very much to bloggers like you. So rock out your in-person thing, but don't discredit what you've meant to others via a mac and dsl! I'm indeed grateful to have known you virtually. One question: I had a very difficult time in California, but school is cheap there, Zaytuna's there and I know the pitfalls of the community there (it's the only umma I know and I love 'em even when it hurts). Considering that I am Maliki and the East somewhat shuns madhabs, is there a hub of knowledge that you think I should consider prior to roadtripping back to Cali? Warmest As Salamu Alaykum

I think that this is an awesome post and timely. It’s funny, I was actually scanning your page to find a post to offer thanks for the times that you have given me advice via emails, even though you don’t know me in the flesh. I’ve been out of it for a minute and have taken a “break” for the last few months as I was bewildered upon leaving Cali. All the same, I feel better prepared to get back on the wagon and that’s in part due very much to bloggers like you. So rock out your in-person thing, but don’t discredit what you’ve meant to others via a mac and dsl! I’m indeed grateful to have known you virtually. One question: I had a very difficult time in California, but school is cheap there, Zaytuna’s there and I know the pitfalls of the community there (it’s the only umma I know and I love ‘em even when it hurts). Considering that I am Maliki and the East somewhat shuns madhabs, is there a hub of knowledge that you think I should consider prior to roadtripping back to Cali?

Warmest

]]> By: HijabMan http://www.manrilla.net/blog/2008/04/19/islam-201-the-future-of-this-blog-the-future-of-this-muslim/comment-page-1/#comment-158787 HijabMan Thu, 01 May 2008 13:55:40 +0000 http://www.manrilla.net/blog/?p=658#comment-158787 "Many have now been filled with a laundry list of ideas and concepts from a salad bar Muslim education that many harbor doubts about their faith" Very well put. It truly is a salad bar. And they all pick different veggies, but never see the whole salad. :-P “Many have now been filled with a laundry list of ideas and concepts from a salad bar Muslim education that many harbor doubts about their faith”

Very well put. It truly is a salad bar. And they all pick different veggies, but never see the whole salad. :-P

]]> By: Saifuddin http://www.manrilla.net/blog/2008/04/19/islam-201-the-future-of-this-blog-the-future-of-this-muslim/comment-page-1/#comment-157828 Saifuddin Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:38:54 +0000 http://www.manrilla.net/blog/?p=658#comment-157828 <i>Bismillahar Rahmanir Rahim as-salaamu 'alaikum</i>. Marc, this post, your blog and your presence at the event shows evidence of your sincerity. You looked good, <i>mashaAllah</i>. It was a pleasure meeting you at Columbia. I would like to meet again, <i>inshaAllah</i>, the next time you are in NYC. Then perhaps we can talk about things further. -Saifuddin Bismillahar Rahmanir Rahim

as-salaamu ‘alaikum. Marc, this post, your blog and your presence at the event shows evidence of your sincerity. You looked good, mashaAllah. It was a pleasure meeting you at Columbia. I would like to meet again, inshaAllah, the next time you are in NYC. Then perhaps we can talk about things further.

-Saifuddin

]]> By: Marc http://www.manrilla.net/blog/2008/04/19/islam-201-the-future-of-this-blog-the-future-of-this-muslim/comment-page-1/#comment-154301 Marc Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:54:07 +0000 http://www.manrilla.net/blog/?p=658#comment-154301 <blockquote>Even though you didn’t like me, I was reading your blog.</blockquote> Sister - I never said I didn't like you. Just might have disagreed with a few things you said but to just out and not like you would be kind of harsh. al-Hamdulillah, I'm glad you enjoyed what you've seen or read. May Allah give you success with your class.

Even though you didn’t like me, I was reading your blog.

Sister – I never said I didn’t like you. Just might have disagreed with a few things you said but to just out and not like you would be kind of harsh. al-Hamdulillah, I’m glad you enjoyed what you’ve seen or read. May Allah give you success with your class.

]]> By: Sister Seeking http://www.manrilla.net/blog/2008/04/19/islam-201-the-future-of-this-blog-the-future-of-this-muslim/comment-page-1/#comment-154299 Sister Seeking Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:29:25 +0000 http://www.manrilla.net/blog/?p=658#comment-154299 Sister Azizah Keep in touch sister, and let me know if you ever publish your research and your other work. SS Sister Azizah

Keep in touch sister, and let me know if you ever publish your research and your other work.

SS

]]> By: Sister Seeking http://www.manrilla.net/blog/2008/04/19/islam-201-the-future-of-this-blog-the-future-of-this-muslim/comment-page-1/#comment-154298 Sister Seeking Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:27:43 +0000 http://www.manrilla.net/blog/?p=658#comment-154298 Ma'sha'Allah, la hawla wa la quta ila bilah... You are right brother Marc... Some sisters and I are going to be starting a spiritual support group in my home. By the way everybody, we settled and closed last Thursday. You are right brother, seek knowledge, reflect and TAKE ACTION. Even though you didn't like me, I was reading your blog. Take care of your self, and I'm kind of sad to see you all going but I understand. I just wanted to say that all you BAM really made me proud, and gave me HOPE. I didn’t realize that people like you all even existed in the community. May Allah forgive us for our shortcomings, and guide us all.- Ameen Sister Seeking Ma’sha’Allah, la hawla wa la quta ila bilah…

You are right brother Marc…

Some sisters and I are going to be starting a spiritual support group in my home. By the way everybody, we settled and closed last Thursday.

You are right brother, seek knowledge, reflect and TAKE ACTION.

Even though you didn’t like me, I was reading your blog.

Take care of your self, and I’m kind of sad to see you all going but I understand.

I just wanted to say that all you BAM really made me proud, and gave me HOPE. I didn’t realize that people like you all even existed in the community.

May Allah forgive us for our shortcomings, and guide us all.- Ameen
Sister Seeking

]]> By: Margari Aziza http://www.manrilla.net/blog/2008/04/19/islam-201-the-future-of-this-blog-the-future-of-this-muslim/comment-page-1/#comment-153431 Margari Aziza Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:09:36 +0000 http://www.manrilla.net/blog/?p=658#comment-153431 Masha'Allah. I'm glad the issues have been pointed out and that there is open debate. But some of the feuds have gotten out of hand. Some people live for controversy, others are striving for leadership positions. Others step in as intermediaries on a need be basis. I would like to think I was one of those. But making those constant interventions and correctives can be overwhelming. I'm not saying I'm a totally reasonable voice, but I just tried to be honest about the struggle. Personally, I feel like they have taken me away from the real work I should be doing. But I am grateful for the lessons I've learned. I hope you share the curriculum with other communities. As for the blogosphere, we still need a voice of reason. We still need to hear little words of wisdom, some gems every now and then. So whenever you are inspired, drop a line here and there. Masha’Allah. I’m glad the issues have been pointed out and that there is open debate. But some of the feuds have gotten out of hand. Some people live for controversy, others are striving for leadership positions. Others step in as intermediaries on a need be basis. I would like to think I was one of those. But making those constant interventions and correctives can be overwhelming. I’m not saying I’m a totally reasonable voice, but I just tried to be honest about the struggle. Personally, I feel like they have taken me away from the real work I should be doing. But I am grateful for the lessons I’ve learned. I hope you share the curriculum with other communities. As for the blogosphere, we still need a voice of reason. We still need to hear little words of wisdom, some gems every now and then. So whenever you are inspired, drop a line here and there.

]]> By: Eva http://www.manrilla.net/blog/2008/04/19/islam-201-the-future-of-this-blog-the-future-of-this-muslim/comment-page-1/#comment-153394 Eva Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:25:01 +0000 http://www.manrilla.net/blog/?p=658#comment-153394 Salam! I would be honored to have you as a member. Hope you don't mind the plug! If you do, feel free to delete. Wish you'd join! Thanks! <a href="http://islamicblogdirectory.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">ISLAMIC BLOG DIRECTORY</a> Salam! I would be honored to have you as a member. Hope you don’t mind the plug! If you do, feel free to delete. Wish you’d join! Thanks!
ISLAMIC BLOG DIRECTORY

]]> By: Charles http://www.manrilla.net/blog/2008/04/19/islam-201-the-future-of-this-blog-the-future-of-this-muslim/comment-page-1/#comment-153251 Charles Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:39:42 +0000 http://www.manrilla.net/blog/?p=658#comment-153251 Salaam brother, We have also set the wheels in motion for more small tutorial and discussion classes here in Columbus and Northeast Ohio. It's been a little difficult finding those who need help but we aer getting more inquiries now. Salaam brother,

We have also set the wheels in motion for more small tutorial and discussion classes here in Columbus and Northeast Ohio. It’s been a little difficult finding those who need help but we aer getting more inquiries now.

]]> By: Me in the Mirror http://www.manrilla.net/blog/2008/04/19/islam-201-the-future-of-this-blog-the-future-of-this-muslim/comment-page-1/#comment-153172 Me in the Mirror Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:08:42 +0000 http://www.manrilla.net/blog/?p=658#comment-153172 [...] Marc writes, on the BAM issue: A quick scan of the Muslim blogosphere, particularly the Blackamerican blogs, renders a mixture of angst, indignation, soul searching and a mixed bag of other emotions. To put it simply, [Black]American Muslims are having an existential crisis. From lack of authority to lack of learning, Modernity circles the camp, constantly threatening, constantly throwing confusion into the mix. [...] [...] Marc writes, on the BAM issue: A quick scan of the Muslim blogosphere, particularly the Blackamerican blogs, renders a mixture of angst, indignation, soul searching and a mixed bag of other emotions. To put it simply, [Black]American Muslims are having an existential crisis. From lack of authority to lack of learning, Modernity circles the camp, constantly threatening, constantly throwing confusion into the mix. [...]

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