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On Thursday February 28, Cal students held a silent protest on Sproul Plaza to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Syria, particularly the use of rape and sexual violence as a weapon of war.
I heard the eager pattering of small feet and squeaky little shouts before I even stepped inside the Berkeley Masjid Sunday School. The scene of parents and teachers milling around while the children made the most of their playtime before class started put me right back to my own Sunday school days.
I felt bad. Evil, almost, as I ignored all the outstretched hands on my way to campus. I dropped a few quarters into couple plastic cups from time to time, but for the most part, I walked quickly without making eye contact with the hungry eyes, like most people do
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Land of the Free
Let’s look at some amendments that some whiners complain are being “violated,” and I’m sure we’ll see that the track record is nothing short of pristine.
Embracing Eid Traditions
Many of us who grew up here had this secret jealousy of everyone who celebrated Christmas. They had these exciting traditions that everybody did: the tree, Santa Claus, the Christmas carols, the colors.
You got 99 problems? We got more.
We got do-I-look-fat-in-these-loose-clothes problems. We got are-they-judging-my-hijab problems. We got how-do-I-fit-into -this-society problems. We got American-Muslim women problems.
The Dark Side of the Force
“Now, release your anger! Only your hatred can destroy me!” This is more or less the same provocation Islamophobic propaganda machines use to incite the violent reactions they need from us Muslims to feed their message.
The Right to Return
Undoubtedly it from human nature to fall short and make mistakes. As Muslims none of us are free of shortcomings with regards to obeying our Lord. We may become negligent and heedless, turning away from the clear guidance that Allah has blessed us with.
Songs of the Syrian Revolution
Syrians love to sing. Even in Homs, where the government’s crackdown has been most brutal in recent months, protesters continue to sing, clap in unison, and rock dabkeh dances in the streets. It’s amazing how they manage to stay positive during such painfully grim times.
Domestic Violence: A Painful Reality
“Her husband beat her again but this time he went too far.” My interest in the conversation was suddenly piqued. Which friend was this? Why did her husband beat her? Why was she still in the marriage?
