“Time is on the side of the oppressed today, it’s against the oppressor. Truth is on the side of the oppressed today, it’s against the oppressor. You don’t need anything else.” - Malcolm X, 1965

The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a must-read. Share it with others.

We are still waiting for MX Day.

Rest in peace, dear teacher.

* El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Malcolm X, Omowale *
May 19, 1925 - February 21, 1965, 3:10pm

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Imam Tahir Anwar recently launched his own website. Already having a prolific web presence, Imam Tahir’s new site expands from his previous blog. ImamTahir.com was recently updated with generous links to audio and video material. Also included is a diverse photo gallery showing Imam Tahir in various settings.

A familiar face in the San Francisco Bay Area, Imam Tahir’s role as an ambassador of Islam has recently seen him crossing borders in Denmark and Germany. To find out more about Imam Tahir, including his civic involvement as a chaplain for the Santa Clara County Correctional Facilities, Human Rights Commissioner for the City of San Jose, teaching at Zaytuna Institute and his work at the South Bay Islamic Association, click here:

Here are some links not found on the site and shared here to show Imam Tahir’s contribution to the community:

• Participant in Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow program
• Eid il Adha Khutbah at his brother, Shaykh Ilyas’ mosque
• Majlis as-Shura for Ulama Association of North America

Here is one of our favorite photos from the site, Imam Tahir with one of the IslamCrunchers circa Seerah Conference 2004, San Jose, CA.

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10 Young Muslim Visionaries The group assembled varies widely in terms of occupation and background, but share in common three key characteristics: visionary leadership, innovative approaches, and a level of success that bodes well for America. The list is by no means comprehensive there are many others who may be equally deserving of wider recognition. What captured our attention in the following group was how their efforts stem organically from both their Muslim-ness and their American-ness without compromising or overstating either.

It should be clear that this is not a top ten list. It is an attempt to bring attention to the extraordinary efforts of individuals who deserve widespread attention from the community, the media and anyone interested in where Islam in America is headed. Our hope is that by drawing attention to these individuals, and the compelling stories they represent, we will provide another platform for them to inspire others to not only participate in their efforts, but also build upon them.

Click here to read the whole article and 10 profiles.

Via Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s blog: The Seeker’s Digest

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Professional Social Bookmarker. How is that for a job title? Pretty nifty, eh? How about Professional Blogger? These are just a couple of titles that Muhammad Saleem can claim. Already he has earned the following title: Social Media Celebrity and has been placed in the elite crowd.

However, Muhammad is not an elitist nor does he expect to be treated as a celebrity. He is a journalist with a story to tell and it was such a pleasure communicating with him. Muhammad offered some gentle advice before the interview began and maintained a “we’ve-known-each-other-for-20-years” disposition with me.

So, how does Islam factor in all this social media coverage? Witha dash of humility and sprinkle of wisdom. Read our interview with Muhammad where he shares some insight about being a Muslim and as a blogger.

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