Media is a powerful tool. In a democratic state, it should serve as a platform for the voice of the people, in addition to being a watchdog for the Government. Unfortunately, the mainstream media as we know it, will naturally be influenced by politics, therefore making unbiased media reporting a difficult task indeed. However, we as consumer citizens hold the key to shaping the media agenda, and it is just platform that we need in order to funnel our views of the world.

I had a meeting with the khatib (preacher) whom I criticized two Fridays ago after he said we had to give da'wa to stay in American. Problem solved and I think we understand each other better. We're actually more alike than otherwise and despite the Salafiness of that statement, he's anything but that. Don't worry; I know enough not to be hoodwinked and he's sincere in what he does.

Anyway… one of the other guests at his home today does a lot of interfaith work, especially with the local Jewish community. My wife likes this sort of interfaith work, and I'm fine leaving her as the family representative for such functions. I think I'm more secularist: let's all get along under the shared rubric of a secular society. I'm willing to let everyone do thier own faith; I'm not necessarily interested about learning thier faith since I already have one I like. Shortsighted? Maybe, but I got my own bubble to maintain.

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 A woman is wearing a veil (hijab)as the proper attire for women should be in Islam. She has also put Kohl on her eyes. This is the only type of make-up that is allowed to be worn by women.

 if this is the only make up allowed in islam..then its pretty inticing….woah

I have been reading the articles on this site for a while now and want to add to the confusion of being a muslim.if it is any consolation, being a muslim is even more complicated when you are living  in a muslim country. there is the problem of sects to deal with along with the usual double standards.