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Surah 94
Asalamu Alaykom
- Yosra
- I am a Muslim-American mom living and working in the shadow of Egypt's pyramids. It's been a long journey (and I'm not just talking about the plane ride). Every single word I write is my own, unless otherwise stated, and is coprighted 2011.
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These very sweet children (mashahallah) are not the actual kids in this post. Today is a bright, breezy day in Egypt. I've eaten birthd... -
This is why I falter in my Islam: http://forums.islamicawakening.com/f20/should-we-stop-building-new-masajid-west-50541/index10.html ... -
When I first came to Egypt, I tasted fresh guava juice for the first time. It was immediately refreshing. The taste was neither too swee... -
It's morning. I woke up after not being able to sleep until 1 AM. Last night was the first in a week that I removed my clothes and put... -
My time working on the TV show led to crossing paths with Brother Musa. Brother Musa Cerantonio is the speaker featured in the abo... -
We arrived in Cairo in August, 2009. It is always a shock to arrive at your overseas destination. The trip is over---yet there is still ... -
A covered Muslimah from a traditional family. An anxious phone call. Suddenly and frighteningly a young woman has disappeared. Bec... -
On Friday, March 5, 2010, we lost a great Muslim woman activist. Sr. Aminah Assilmi passed away in a car accident that morning. For t... -
Why the Prophet Muhammad Married More than One By Ahmad Mohammad El Hawfy, Ph.D Translated by Ahmad Ibrahim El Orfaly From the Supreme Coun...
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Happy Anniversary Golden Gate Bridge! - Waiting in Line for a Shuttle Bus at the Civic Center Twenty-five years ago today, my two sisters—Kris and Kathy—and I woke up at the crack of dawn, bundle...5 days ago
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Language Learning Update - Bismillah... Remember the post where I was telling you about me yelling at Rainbow in French, and the fact that I thought he would grow to hate French f...5 hours ago
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My Obligatory Tenth Anniversary of 9/11 Post - Out of the Shadows of 9/11: Professor Hussein Rashid on faith’s role in social change from Kellie Picallo on Vimeo. I haven’t written much the past ten yea...8 months ago
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The Fight Against Bullying -- Kids Take Charge - Adults often underestimate children's ability to grasp the heart of a concept -- or run with an idea of their own -- but we're wrong. They're a lot smarter a...4 days ago
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Sounds From The Streets - Anyone who knows me can attest that I am a city girl. I love the excitement and energy of a big city because it feels like the place is bustling and alive...4 days ago
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Marrakesh: a mother's tale of Stephanie - It all started out with the missing. The missing of a mother of one girl in particular, named Stephanie. All the mother's three children were grown now, you ...1 day ago
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yalla bye - My last full day in Jordan, I woke up at dawn to be driven back to my house from where I’d slept over to spend my last hours with this family. I’ve seen pl...10 months ago
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The Digital Crossover - One of the predictions in my book, *The Dilbert Future* (1997), is that holodeck technology, as shown in Star Trek, will spell the end of humanity. As soon...1 day ago
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World Harmony Run in Oxford - Here we are presenting a ‘Torch Bearer Award’ to Mark Williams and his ‘mindfulness team’ for their contribution in helping people overcome long-term depre...1 month ago
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Beta’s a coming! - I've been very quiet for a few months but soon the Beta version of the new Islamic-Dictionary.com site will become available. Thank you for being patient. ...1 year ago
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Busying oneself with his own Shortcomings - In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, Most Merciful. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and companions. As for what follows;...3 weeks ago
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Very interesting! Thanks Yosra and have a lovely week-end!
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