What is life all about? Life is nothing but choosing between right and wrong. It takes guts to stand in the face of the vulgar pop culture and say “I am a Muslim and I do not want any part of it”. From ‘Desperate House Wives’ to ‘Fifty Cents’, what culture are we adopting?
Are we that Generation Islam that will revive this Ummah or are we those ‘wanna be thugs’ who show up on MTV? What do we represent? Do we live Islam or do we contradict Islam?
Be honest.
Pop Culture is not Islam.
Serve ONE GOD.
Live ONE LIFE.
Live Islam.
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Assalamu alaikum, good insights into pop culture. However, there’s a trend I’m seeing that worries me somewhat. Alhamdulillah it’s exponentially better than someone trying to be a wannabe thug, but a lot of people I noticed are making Islam their pop culture. I’m not saying they’re making ISLAM their CULTURE, but I mean, they’re taking Islam only at an artificial level. I think I’ve done this myself at some time or another, like using Islam only for its social aspect, or to justify doing what I like doing. Like, it’s so “cool” and “hip” to be Muslim, so I can go up on stage and do stand up comedy and make people laugh. But what is my true intention? Is it to cheapen this Islamic culture by bringing it down to a level just to have an event where I make my hijabi sisters and kufi wearing rolled up pants wearing brothers laugh? I just think we need to realize why we’re doing certain things before we let them become happy go lucky practices. There will come a time when people will say “Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim” and not even know why they’re saying it: just because they’re fathers did. Subhanallah.
Posted on February 25th, 2007 at 2:36 am
inshaAllah please visit http://www.generationislam.com
Posted on February 27th, 2007 at 10:38 pm
There you go, generationIslam.com is making it happen, mashAllah. Kudos to my brothers and sisters on this project.
I am also working on a similar project with the theme of generation Islam but it’s more about Muslim identity and pop culture. It is going to be a series of online short films.
MUSTAFA,
you are right about intention and work. It is so important to do for God and not get caught up with people. But keep doing what you are doing – you shine like a star
wasSalam,
faraz
Posted on February 28th, 2007 at 8:54 am
salaams brother faraz
why dont u come to the forum and check it out? we would be honored to have u on board. if u need any help with ur films please let me know. i am in nj.
sincerely rabia
Posted on February 28th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
wasSalam Rabia,
inshAllah, we could discuss this matter. I like the idea behind gererationIslam.com. ISCJ Rt. 1 mosque has an active group ‘MuslimByChoice.org’ you may want to check with them. Also, InshAllah i will be teaching a 3 month course to converts via MECCA. I believe they will start March 11th. It is a class on everyday fiqh (practical) for converts.
wasSalam,
faraz
b u r r a a q @ g m a i l
Posted on March 1st, 2007 at 1:09 pm
salaams brother
tried to email at that addy but didnt work. my address is info@generationislam.com
would love to hear from u! and yes, cheryl dacey is a member in our forum. we have also plugged meccas up and coming classes in our group! have also been in contact with rubina tareen (board advisor of mecca) about the mentor program. would love to learn more about it and help out.
looking forward to hearing from u!
Posted on March 1st, 2007 at 8:22 pm
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