Comments on: Pop Culture OR Islam? http://liberalartsforum.com/index/2007/02/pop-culture-or-islam/ Faraz Khan Mon, 24 May 2010 21:36:09 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: rabia http://liberalartsforum.com/index/2007/02/pop-culture-or-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-120 rabia Fri, 02 Mar 2007 02:22:00 +0000 http://liberalartsforum.com/index/?p=86#comment-120 salaams brother <br/><br/>tried to email at that addy but didnt work. my address is info@generationislam.com <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>looking forward to hearing from u! 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!

]]> By: Faraz Khan http://liberalartsforum.com/index/2007/02/pop-culture-or-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-119 Faraz Khan Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:09:00 +0000 http://liberalartsforum.com/index/?p=86#comment-119 wasSalam Rabia,<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>wasSalam,<br/>faraz<br/><br/>b u r r a a q @ g m a i l 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

]]> By: rabiaiman http://liberalartsforum.com/index/2007/02/pop-culture-or-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-115 rabiaiman Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:58:00 +0000 http://liberalartsforum.com/index/?p=86#comment-115 salaams brother faraz<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>sincerely rabia 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

]]> By: Faraz Khan http://liberalartsforum.com/index/2007/02/pop-culture-or-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Faraz Khan Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:54:00 +0000 http://liberalartsforum.com/index/?p=86#comment-114 There you go, generationIslam.com is making it happen, mashAllah. Kudos to my brothers and sisters on this project.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>MUSTAFA,<br/>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 :)<br/><br/>wasSalam,<br/>faraz 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

]]> By: Anonymous http://liberalartsforum.com/index/2007/02/pop-culture-or-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Anonymous Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:38:00 +0000 http://liberalartsforum.com/index/?p=86#comment-113 inshaAllah please visit www.generationislam.com inshaAllah please visit http://www.generationislam.com

]]> By: Mustafa http://liberalartsforum.com/index/2007/02/pop-culture-or-islam/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Mustafa Sun, 25 Feb 2007 08:36:00 +0000 http://liberalartsforum.com/index/?p=86#comment-109 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. 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.

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