Since starting my current reasearch project, I've come across a few more jerks than is normal for this time of year. (Maybe the migratory pattern has changed? Should look into that.) Several were Ahmadi- haters, which inspired me to show some Ahmadi love. Hug an Ahmadi today!
Why I (heart) Ahmadis:
- They were the first to make translations of the Qur'an readily available to American Muslims. Yusuf Ali's translation wasn't readily (i.e. cheapily and widely) available until well after Maulana Muhammad Ali's work was in the hands of many.
- They have better written literature to introduce people to Islam; their stuff also tends to lack the psychedelic cover art that the Wahhabis put out. That stuff, however, is great when you put on Hendrix and whip out a pint of Ben & Jerry's. Awesome, man.
- They are the canaries in the mine for me- I can usually spot a bigoted jerk by his reaction to Ahmadis.
- I may not be down with all that they believe, but the fact that they exist gives me hope that Muslims can avoid a future of mindless uniformity.
- I've never met an Ahmadi that wasn't good looking. 'Nuff said.
- They are like a pleasant fragrance- pay attention, you'll notice them, but they aren't harassing you with their oh-so righteous presence.
- Fringe groups are cool. Who wants to be mainstream, anyway?
- They are a sign that God isn't bored with us yet, isn't done creating new ways for us to be. Innit grand?
- I probably have an Ahmadi in the family tree somewhere; I should send out some love just in case.
- Even if there are no Ahmadis in my personal family tree, they are on my human family tree. Isn't that reason enough to show some love?
So, quit sipping on Haterade, and share the love- you don't get more by keeping it to yourself.ÂÂ
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Hendrix? Ben & Jerry's? I'm there. Maybe I'll order some Wahhabi propaganda to decorate my room with.
hakim
11. The Ahmadis were among the few immigrant Muslims who treated Indigenous Blackamerican Muslims with respect.
12. There are different kinds of Ahamdis, some who believe in the continuation of prophecy, most who do not.
13. They are our Muslim brothers and sisters. Period.
Then there is always this, a little in-family teasing. I only tease those I care for. If you tease someone you do not like, it is secretly an insult. So realize this is the good kind of family-teasing: I visited Ahmadi mosques in Ghana. They were everywhere! This particular mosque in Cape Coast had a Qur'an verse painted on the wall and with the empty prayer hall it became unintentionally funny.
My caption for this photo is "Prayer Hall or Dance Hall"?
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OOH! Break out the Hendrix, Wahhabi pamphlets, Ben & Jerrys, and spark up a large party of Islam over here!
A Wahhabi blunt, that is the stuff that drove Hitler insane. I don't touch the stuff!
Bring some Sufi "wine" in verse and we'll party!
Hakim, will you come if we swap Sufi wine for Wahhabi acid? And bring your friends- this is supposed to be a large party, after all.
Back to reading Kecia Ali- she's got some great stuff on same sex relationships.
Prayer Hall or Dance Hall? I would say they're not mutually exclusive. I read once of a sufi who was dancing one day & someone came to tell him it was time to pray--and he replied "But I am praying!"
Maybe Baraka could provide a dub khutba for the party.
I was going to say more about intoxicants but I realized I'd be taking this way off topic.I guess I already have!
hakim
OK, I'm going to have to write a "Why I (double heart, big red lips) Sufis next. I guess the whole point is that it's better to party than hate.
Check out my blog about Ahmadiyya and Ahmadi's. It's a great read, I hope you have the time to read it and post a comment.
www.clearblogs.com/iqraa