Thank you for your well wishes. I certainly did not mean to offend you in any way, and do hope that you accept my humble apology as your brother. Please make du’a for me as I will for you.

By the way, I also hope to write as well as you do one of these days.

this isn’t about defending convictions; it’s about the manner by which we communicate our ideas and respect we lend to alternative ideas and carry the expectation of respect for alternative ideas without fulfilling the same responsibities. unnecessary fitna clouds clear thought and open hearts and arrogance clogs pathways to other ways of thinking. there is too much to do in this dunya to spin my wheels. mashaAllah and good luck.

abdur rahman good luck

I am very impressed with you in defending your conviction in strong support of Dr. Al-Arian like the vast majority of the black muslims. stay tuned tomorrow when the united black American Muslim leadership stand in solidarity with Dr. Sami Al-Arian and give the true position of the Muslims in this country which is to stand with the people of Palestine and true political prisoners like Dr. Al-Arian. (while giving the Abdur-Rahmans the well deserved smack down)

Abdur-Rahman:

Know your role and shut your mouth

Whew! Sister, just read the documents, unless your saying I made them up. Nuff said on this.

“And do not be as those who divided and differed among themselves AFTER CLEAR PROOFS HAD COME TO THEM. It is THEY for whom there is an awful torment” { Al-Imran: 105 }

The Arian case has been decided by the people of the United States and therefore have declared Dr. Arian not-guilty of all charges.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPdpxxBR2jk

So do not insist that he cooperate with his prosecutors and give up names and associations that may imperil others still involved in struggle in Palestine. (if we flip the script, would we have asked Mandela to give up names of those he considered his comrades as a condition of his release)

Our guidance comes only from Allah in this, through His Beloved Messenger (pboh): ‘A believer does not turn over his brother to the oppressors” Bukhari

Unless of course, you have some new information that you are willing to provide to the court…

“Don’t let your hatred of a people ( or disappointment with their behavior ) cause you to swerve from justice” Allah/ Qur’an

Salaam Alaikum Kameela:

I remain firm upon everything I said. I don’t even care what Abdur Rahman does, I know what I need to do. Sister Kameela, I’m down right frustrated, and fed up with so much emphasis on what others are going to say or do. My life experiences have taught me to work around people or even through them—I can not be slowed down by worrying about what others are going to say or do. We say that we believe in Allah s.w.t.-apart of that is accepting the Qadar the good and bad of it. I’m prepared to focus on the big picture which I personally feel Charles explains rather intelligently, and move on. In my opinion, that’s the bottom line—that’s what’s going to separate the wheat from the chaff in the BAM community–period. People can call me “closed minded” “foolish” or “hard hearted” if they wish, but I believe I am doing the right thing. If it doesn’t work for others, Ma’sha’Allah, I respect that—live and let live. It’s not the end of the world. I accept that as a BAM we are not a monolithic group of people, and therefore everything will not work for everyone. Some BAM need to be aware that there are those of us who are uncomfortable with these organizations, and their masjids. What makes it so hard for BAM’s is that unlike BAC’s we can’t simply just pick another masjid down the street because we are not as large in numbers as they are. I’m not surprised by anything this brother has posted because a sister and I came to these conclusions on our own. I have never met this brother in person, nor have I engaged in a phone conversation, but I do believe him, and I don’t need to know his intentions. That’s just me. Truth is everywhere—from the drunk on the street, and in the mouth of babes. My own experience was enough proof for me. Having a weapon pointed at my face, and barely allowed to put on a nightgown was enough for me. Being dismissed as a nutter and trouble maker was all the proof I needed. That’s me. That was an extremely traumatic experience for me, and I won’t forget it. I do care about our youth, and would hate to see some ones child throw their life away on an agenda that doesn’t concern them or even benefit mankind. If my husband would have made any type of startling move those ATF officers could have shot him dead. I wish every one the best in what ever position they take, and how they act upon it. May Allah bless everyone, and grant them the desires of their heart.
Salaam