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KABOBfest : 6 Types of Arab Mothers in Law

Thu, 12 May 2011 18:04:20 +0000

xoxox

KABOBfest : 6 Types of Arab Mothers in Law

Thu, 12 May 2011 06:21:58 +0000

So who was number three then, boo? Also, your 'boater' comments are discriminatory and derogatory - playa, you best be stoppin' now. xoxo [Also, this is grossly off-topic, send an email if you're deeply concerned. If you want to 'advise' Hani, do it properly through being constructive as opposed to offering just criticism xoxo]

KABOBfest : 6 Types of Arab Mothers in Law

Wed, 11 May 2011 23:06:49 +0000

The One Type of Arab Troll: Male with a dire erogenous need to overcompensate by taking the time to return to a blog, he seemingly despises, hour after hour in an attempt to assert a grossly transparent facade over the sad state of his egoistic affairs.

KABOBfest : 12 Steps to Survive an Arab Breakup

Wed, 11 May 2011 01:54:20 +0000

wsup hater.

KABOBfest : Challenging the Narrative on Bahrain

Mon, 9 May 2011 18:37:46 +0000

We have published unpopular opinions, particularly on Libya as well as countless other topics, before. We do not necessarily all agree with the perspectives of our guest posts, but we believe them to be important perspectives that foster discussion and/or provoke thought.

KABOBfest : Challenging the Narrative on Bahrain

Fri, 6 May 2011 21:29:38 +0000

300,000 was the number from Bahrain TV regarding pro-government rallies at Pearl and Al-Fateh masjid. http://theglobalherald.com/bahrain-thousands-atte... Not sure if that's gonna help your point, g.

KABOBfest : Egypt Cleansed of Mubarak's Name

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:46:01 +0000

..His pinstripe says Hosny Mubarak? No way. Photoshopped right? RIGHT?

KABOBfest : The Arab Revolution Puppet Show

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:46:29 +0000

The best thing about this video is that it put Beanie Babies to use.

KABOBfest : Limbo in Yemen

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:14:39 +0000

I'm an idiot. I just noticed the glaring english red sign saying no parking.

KABOBfest : Limbo in Yemen

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:13:31 +0000

Damnit, I got so excited for a moment.

KABOBfest : Limbo in Yemen

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:37:14 +0000

Wait, is that photo actually from Sana'a? If so, I'm really surprised at the pop culture sort of references emerging from the protests ..photos of Che [not pop culture inherently, but has become a popular symbol] and now ..a take on Andry Warhol? And how did they even get that done? I've had friends in Yemen who've visited the libraries in Sana'a and unable to scan books, they had to take pictures themselves of the texts. It's surprising primarily because you didn't see these sorts of images emerge elsewhere - in Tunisia or Egypt, let alone Syria or Bahrain. References were made to facebook, twitter, etc ..but no iconographic allusions or imagery like this.

KABOBfest : Gaddafi's Blasphemy

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:06:31 +0000

I didn't make the claim it does that, I said it tries to point out some things to Muslims. Mind you, I'd hardly compare someone like Gaddafi to, say, Akbar. Or Harun Rashid. Or any of the Suleymans. Etc. Gaddafi's greatest achievement has been his ability to repeatedly out-do himself in terms of absurdity. Had he done actually work worth mentioning, then maybe it'd be easier for some Muslims to overlook his concocted Turkmenistani-esque cult of the self...

KABOBfest : Drug of Choice

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:09:49 +0000

vurd up, yaar.

KABOBfest : Mona Eltahawy is Wrong

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:17:47 +0000

Park51 is being constructed. No relocation, they got Abdullah Adhami to be the Imam for the masjid inside. Prayed there a few months back - slow but steady construction and in a random place. But by Century 21 so Muslim shoppers have no excuse. So yeah, no 'story'.

KABOBfest : White Jewish Supremacy in Israel

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:14:11 +0000

Well, so did the Brits and French in North America ; )

KABOBfest : Gaddafi's Blasphemy

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:30:31 +0000

I think he was pointing specifically to Muslims who see Gaddafi as a force of anti-imperialism.

KABOBfest : Niqab: The Latest Diversion

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:07:15 +0000

I'm with you regarding the use of labels. No debate here. I just cannot stand for the claim you're making because of its repercussions. Khurooj means "exit; egression; emergence; departure; exodus; emigration; raid; foray; sortie" ...to name a few. The closest word with the root kh-r-j to the definition you've provided as 'exiting the mainstream' is form six [tafaa3ala]: takhaaraj - which is reflexive and means: "to part company; to separate; to disengage, disassociate; withdraw from one another; to cede; assign, transfer..." Citation: Hans Wehr That being said, the word that is actually the root has a particular meaning but that meaning is the result of that historical occurrence as noted below. From the Brill Encyclopaedia of Islam, in the entry written by Ersilia Francesca (Italian professor of Islamic law, specialist on Ibadis - or modern day 'moderate' Khawarij), she writes: The strongest opposition party in early Islam, their name (Ar. khārijī, pl. khawārij) is derived from the Arabic triliteral root kh-r-j, which has as its basic meaning “to go out,” “to take the field against someone” and “to rise in revolt” (Ṭabarī, Taʾrīkh, ii, 32; trans. Morony, 37). In the case in point, it means “to secede from the community.” Although forms of kh-r-j appear numerous times in the Qurʾān with varied meanings, the group in question took its name from the usage in q 9:46, where the root kh-r-j, denoting “to go out to combat,” is opposed to the verb qaʿada, which denotes people who held back from the war. ... Another name given to these first Khārijīs is al- Shurāt (lit. “the vendors”) — meaning those who have sold their soul for the cause of God. This appears to have been the name they themselves used, and it has also been extended to their descendants (cf. Levi Della Vida, Khāridjites; Higgins, Qurʾānic exchange)." Thus, their beliefs and actions helped characterize the meaning of the titles assigned to them. Just like the terms 'Sunni" and "Shi'a' - both have particular meanings given to them through historical context. Shi'a just means party and Sunni meaning one who follows the Sunnah but even Sunnah has a particular meaning even though there is a general definition of it [biography, in laymen terms]. By decontextualizing the historically based definition of the word - whereas it failed to exist in that form previously - you are committing a misnomer. Kharijite/Khawarij is never lowercase unless used pejoratively and even that has some major problems, as with using any such word pejoratively. Either way, for you to refer to the Prophet sallalahu wa alayhi wasalaam as a Kharijite on the basis that he "challenged the mainstream" is most disrespectful - not only to him, or Muslims but also to historical and intellectual honesty and integrity. You cannot take a historically formulated term and apply to a circumstance so completely obtuse to it. The Khawarij began and spread fitna in the Ummah; they killed one of Rashidun; their ideology inspired not greatness but the likes of al-Qaeda, who also fall under your definition of "kharijite" since, after all, they are going against the mainstream. The Prophet (saw) brought a revived but new message to his people - and he did not secede from the community upon receiving his revelations, but he engaged with it and challenged it. And his engagement was coming from a divine source, revelation from God. And you're going to call him a Kharijite? And with that, ''atakharuj'' min hadhi mu7aadtha. as-salam 3layk.

KABOBfest : Niqab: The Latest Diversion

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:31:25 +0000

Another quick note - Face coverings have existed in the sub-continent and parts of central asia for centuries. Still practiced widely in rural areas. It's not isolated to the Bedouin past in modern day Yemen and Saudi. So, yes, not the niqab as expressly worn in that area, but covering your face? Not all that foreign in many areas - practiced by both Muslims and non-Muslims. you are right that there is much unfortunate Saudi penetration into many parts of world, dictating the "Right" Islam as practiced by the government - Pakistan is a key example. Pakistan's Islamization under Zia ul-Haq happened thanks largely to Saudi support. And yeah, that turned out wonderfully. And yes, it's effected the way people engage with Islam in particularly Pakistan ..where even the most irreligious person will hold Wahhabi sort of perspectives. It's also why you see the niqab popping up more and more in urban areas. But while it's weird in urban areas - and urbanized centers are unique phenomena of their own - it's not uncommon to see women covering their faces in the presence of non-related men, albeit with something like the dupatta and not the bedouin inspired niqab.

KABOBfest : Niqab: The Latest Diversion

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:26:57 +0000

Unable to engage given school/exams [but I'm sure we'll later ;) ], but I was just caught off guard with your assertion re: the Prophet as a ..Kharijite? What the? Sarakenso, you're just going to discard the historical and intellectual basis of the Kharijite movement and use the term to discern your own meaning? Come on, that's way weaksauce. How is the Prophet (saw) a Kharijite? Are you just basing it on the ahistorical definition of the term, focusing on the textual basis of the ideology and how it relates to the Prophet. The Kharijites were responsible for creating fitna amongst the early community of believers - so yeah, I think it's fine to say they weren't perhaps really on the right path. OBL and his kin are also referred to as neo-Kharijites in modern studies given their adoption of the Kharijite tradition. They're considered the first sect of Islam - and sectarianism is condemned by Allah swt's own words. OBL is not someone I'd ever compare the Prophet (saw) to ..nor to any of those who killed Ali (ra). The Prophet was not part of the creation of the 'first sect' of Islam - I know you're not saying that, but when you call him a Kharijite, that's the implication which has further dire implications. In effect you imply that the Messenger went against the Message revealed to and through him. Yeah, slightly problematic Sarakenos. It's fine if you don't want to be called a Kharijite, and I'll agree with you - it's a loaded term and we shouldn't be hurling those sorts of accusations at each other, but the point of this response is just to call out that particular statement by you. peace.

KABOBfest : Niqab: The Latest Diversion

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:25:30 +0000

No worries :) Also despite the opinions that exist, there's also the issue of context - do particular rulings of that time still apply today? And does it depend on the context of your situation - geographic, political etc. And can we take it to be literal or metaphorical? My only issue is forcing women to wear what the state says it should wear. I don't think people should walk around naked but I think beyond that, the state should not be dictating what is appropriate attire for its citizenry and what isn't. Additionally, what changes attitudes and practices first and foremost is the set of values, norms and morals expressed by people. These are never stagnant - constantly evolving and people react to that. If someone walks into a law firm, for instance, wearing a tank top or khakis ..yeah, it's not going to fly because there are unwritten rules of dress etiquette. These moral communities guide us in our small interactions as well as our greater ones. You're always going to have people who challenge the norms of any society and that's fine. That's how you keep evolving as a society, through facing challenges ..you don't eradicate them, you don't treat them as non-consequential or anything of that sort. You let them exist and engage.