An American Muslim writer, thinker, and educator, working to remove the accidental and the incidental from quintessential discussion on Islam in America.
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Riwayah Khalaf 'An Hamzah Recitation

Riwayah Khalaf ‘An Hamzah Recitation

An entire collection of Qur'anic recitation by Qari 'Abdur-Rashid Bin 'Ali Sufi in the style of Khalaf 'an Hamzah.
The Uncritical Bias of Ibn Warraq

The Uncritical Bias of Ibn Warraq

While perusing the book store today I came across another title by the prolific "Muslim" apostate, "Ibn Warraq". Mr. Warraq has made a career out of not being Muslim. His latest title is Why the West is Best. Let's have a look.
Mundus Totus Domus Est – All the World is a Home

Mundus Totus Domus Est – All the World is a Home

Robert T. Tally Jr.’s article “Mundus Totus Exilium Est.” sheds light on the issue facing the modern world: the false universal. I wish to shed further light on regarding the problematic of defining exiles as superior to non-exiles, and how such false universalisms detract from the merits of their works.
Prophetic Love: A Look At Obedience to Prophet Muhammad

Prophetic Love: A Look At Obedience to Prophet Muhammad

There are so many synonyms, so many names and inflections in this one little word. We are encouraged to extol the Prophet Muhammad. And yet despite this, I see an increasing disconnect between Muslims and what and who the Prophet was.
All-American Muslim - Thoughts and Response

All-American Muslim – Thoughts and Response

TLC's All American Muslim has caused quite a stir. But is it really so controversial?
Nabokov, Pnin, and the Preposterous

Nabokov, Pnin, and the Preposterous

A short piece I wrote on Vladimir Nabokov’s use of literary doubles.
Tafsir Ziyan - Reflections on Mistakes in Life

Tafsir Ziyan – Reflections on Mistakes in Life

There is a great temptation in life to view one's past actions as mistakes. After all, it's second nature. I must confess, that yours truly is no different. That is, until reflecting on my life after the birth of my child, what I like to call Tafsir Ziyan.
9/11 2011 - Say Good-Bye to Diversity [?]

9/11 2011 – Say Good-Bye to Diversity [?]

Here it is. My 9/11 post. While laying on my couch, an e-mail flashed across my iPhone and a very long and complicated conversation jumped off inside my head. Here is the short form.
Qur'anic Recitation Collection

Qur’anic Recitation Collection

Welcome to the Qur’anic Recitation Collection, a place where the various riwayat of Qur’anic recitation can be found and listened to. Here I will try to provide electronic copies of [mushaf] these various recitations, biographies, and of course, audio files for download. Please check back from time to time for updates. Note: I have noticed the...
Riwayah Qalun 'an Nafi' Recitation

Riwayah Qalun ‘an Nafi’ Recitation

The following is an entire collection of Qur'ānic recitation by Shaykh Uthman al-Andari a qari from Tunisia. The style of recitation here is Qalun 'an Nafi'.
Apple's New OS Lion - Some FAQ's

Apple’s New OS Lion – Some FAQ’s

There are a number of changes and enhancements to Mac OS X for upgrading and deploying the new OS. There are many changes to mention so this post includes a number of the initial, important changes.
An Introduction To My Arabic: A Key To The Front Door

An Introduction To My Arabic: A Key To The Front Door

In this installment, we'll begin to look at root morphology, verbal roots, and pattern recognition.