Monday, November 30, 2009

Sunday, November 29, 2009

SWISS INTOLERANCE ON DISPLAY

Apparently the Swiss voted to ban the construction of minarets on Islamic masjids.  This is completely unjustifiable and has no plausible explanation other than bigotry and hatred.  When the populous of a country sets out to restrict and oppress the free expression of one religion and one religion only that is intolerable, unacceptable and completely inexcusable.  Just as Muslims must tolerate other religions and their beliefs and learn to assimilate and live in non-Muslim countries it is also incumbent upon non-Muslim countries to treat Muslims with respect.  This Swiss movement to ban minarets by popular vote is simply the latest outrage in an ongoing campaign by some in Switzerland to spread Islamophobia which included the following signs of tolerance: campaign posters showing white sheep kicking a black sheep off the Swiss flag and another with brown hands grabbing eagerly for Swiss passports.  Also apparently not simply content with voting for Islamophobic constitutional amendments some vandal decided to desecrate the main masjid in Geneva last Thursday.  Switzerland used to play on its image of tolerance apparently this image was merely a smoke screen masking the ugly face of intolerance.

It is tempting for people who do not like Islam for a litany of reasons to simply dismiss this as irrelevant or inconsequential.  However, it is important to remember that basic disregard for the freedoms of any individual is a dangerous erosion of the freedoms of all people.  If a majority of people can get together and vote away fundamental rights based on whims and passing fancy then it might not be long before all religious freedoms are crushed under the boot of secular disdain.  Religious freedom is a fundamental human right guaranteed to us by the grace of God not to be taken lightly or abridged, abbreviated or amended by the laws of mere men.

BILLS SQUISH THE FISH AT HOME

I am loving this holiday weekend lots of good food, eating chocolate cake, the Sabres end their losing streak with two wins and the Bills win!   The Bills did not just win they ended up routing the Dolphins in the fourth quarter outscoring the Dolphins 24-0 to come from seven down and win 31-14.  I think it is hilarious that everyone doubted the Bills and predicted an ugly blowout but the Bills came up big at home and for the first time this season finished strong in the fourth quarter.  T.O. is heating up and has had two strong g ames in a row.  Since firing Dick Jauron the Bills have seemed fresher and more dangerous their offense is opening up and they are actually competing in games so far since Jauron left we are 1-1 not bad and have been competitive in the game we lost.  Life has never felt so good at 4-7 as I felt today eating a giant slice of triple chocolate cake and watching highlights of the Bills game.  For at least one weekend, life is good again in Orchard Park, New York.  GO BILLS!


Thursday, November 26, 2009

I give thanks for JIM KELLY

First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone across the world! I hope that this holiday you are with loved ones enjoying what Allah has provided for his creations. Also I would like to take the time to say thank you to Jim Kelly, former quarterback of the Buffalo Bills for being amazing and all the memories past and present that he created for Bills fan. Mr. Kelly in his wisdom has issued the following proclamation regarding the state of affairs in Orchard Park, NY: To win Buffalo needs a franchise quarterback and Trent Edwards has to go! Mr. Kelly I could not agree more and I am hoping that in the 2010 draft the Bills can somehow procure Tim Tebow. This could prove tricky considering how many terrible teams are in the NFL this season. I am not necessarily opposed to the Bills lose their remaining games if it will mean they can draft a franchise quarterback like Tim Tebow. Only one major problem with Tebow he is a Florida Gator and I hate the Florida Gators! However, the Bills last great QB was also from a Florida college Jim Kelly attended the University of Miami. Maybe there is some magic in Florida QBs playing in BUFFALO lets hope so and let’s hope the Bills draft Tebow and return to prominence.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Best Buy Ad Uproar

Apparently Best Buy has issued an advert which wishes Muslims a happy Eid Al-Adha and people are freaking out and criticizing Best Buy for this advert. This advert was released before Eid Al-Adha which begins the day after Thanksgiving. The uproar over this advert on both sides is irrelevant and unnecessary for various reasons. First of all, Best Buy is a business and made a decision to try to capitalize on the tendency of Muslims to give gifts to each other on Eid Al-Adha by advertising their wares and acknowledging the holiday. Secondly, as a business Best Buy can advertise in any manner they deem appropriate and finally what is wrong with acknowledging various holidays. People are griping that Best Buy does not acknowledge Christmas in its adverts I am not sure if this is true or not. However, if Best Buy is actively dissing Christians in a predominantly Christian nation then Best Buy is making a big mistake from an economic stand point. Bottom line Best Buy acknowledges Muslims and our holidays which are positive but overall irrelevant and unimportant Eid Al-Adha has nothing to do with Best Buy or consumerism. Eid Al-Adha is a holiday celebrated by Muslims (including the Druze) worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismael as an act of obedience to God.  It is time to celebrate and share faith and time with family so let’s focus on the real spirit of the holidays and drop the partisan sniping and backstabbing.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Obama has a decision on Afghanistan BUT...

Obama has a plan but he cannot tell us what his brilliant plan is for another week! The Obama administration has announced it will reveal its Afghan strategy on Tuesday December 1, 2009 Apparently, Obama has finally made up his mind about the policy that his administration will pursue in Afghanistan and he did it before Christmas! Apparently, now that Obama feels that his unwanted and unnecessary attempt to ruin the American Healthcare system is safely proceeding forward he can actually focus on being the Commander in Chief of the United States Military. I only pray that Obama will break his mold of incompetence and bumbling and actually unveil a plan to win the war in Afghanistan next Tuesday but I am not holding my breath.

Monday, November 23, 2009

NEW ARRIVAL!

Hibah and I have a new nephew by the name of Miraaj Maqsood.  Miraaj Maqsood was born last Sunday November 22, 2009 in Doha, Qatar.  He is as cute as a button!  Here is the exclusive first picture: