Salaam America: Archive

Salaam America

December 2010

52 posts

Asad: Muslim American in the Army

“Islam is not what Muslims do, but what Muslims should do. And to know what they...”

– Dr. Bilal Philips (via promotingpeace)

itsnofairytale asked: I think what you are doing is very moving and I think we need more people like you that help raise awareness of Islam and of Muslims. We have a lot of negative portrayal of Muslims and people forget to realise that we are actually humans too we are no different from anyone else.

One day Amir will grow up to learn he has an inspirational mother and he will be very proud. What you are...

thepopulistbuddhist asked: I find this project so great! I can't wait to watch this documentary. I am Buddhist but I find Islam to be a very beautiful religion. Well, I believe there is something beautiful in every religion, but I think Islam is one of the most misunderstood by the Western world. I think Buddhists and Muslims are very misunderstood in just America. The average American has a skewed perception of...

When my son was born, I didn’t know what to expect. I was nineteen and I didn’t know what was going to happen or how my life would change. And even though I was married then, my parents weren’t happy because they wanted me to go to College and finish my Education before having kids. It was a difficult situation for me. And I felt very alone but I knew I wasn’t. Now that...

At the airport in security when Sema was having...

Me: It's not rocket science!

Sema: Well it's some kind of science!

Leaving for Florida soon.

I will keep you guys posted. Thanks for all the kindness and support!

thegirlkhan asked: Great blog! It was the best way to spend my saturday night, definitely an eye opener and you've motivated me a lot to go out and do something that will create change. I love that you're from Afghanistan too! I'm technically from Pakistan but from Peshawar, so I speak Pastho and my mom is Dari speaking too and hearing you're Afghan made me so happy! Keep up what you're...

purplepill asked: iA Salaam America will be such a success that you guys can then do Salaam North America (coughincludingcanadacough) lol

I wish you guys all the best in this project, a safe trip, and a small wish that one day you can venture up north and do a documentary here too! (:

Salaam Florida!

We will be in Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale this coming week so if you would like to take part in this documentary, please contact us. Thanks!

snowcrowsarcastic asked: The Denver Airport is awesome. Did you walk around it?

My family in California.

I have an uncle here who I haven’t seen in years. My cousins are super awesome and they’ve grown so much. I get to interview Monica tonight once she comes back from work. They have the most beautiful Christmas tree of all time and I love looked at the different ornaments. My uncle’s wife is from the Philippines and she’s one of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met....

Today in California

We woke up super early Went to the Masjid Got some falafel Interviewed a very knowledgeable Imam Learned many new things Went to Laguna Beach Picked some lemons Had some frozen yogurt Got stuck in traffic Gave somebody in need a cupcake and hot chocolate Became good friends.

Anonymous asked: You should see if you can get your documentary onto Hulu. :)

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The beauty of being open minded.

In this documentary we have Sunnis, Shias, Sufis, Christians, Jews, Atheists, Hindus and more working together. Now that Muharram has started we will be writing about that topic. A Sunni sister will give their experience visiting a Shia Mosque. Tonight I am giving a speech at a Masjid so I have to read more about Ashura and Imam Hussein. Again, thank you for following this project.

Interview with Shafeqa: Part 2

SalaamAmerica: So did you? Or rather, do you take care of them?
Shafeqa: I work full time. I support my family and I send money every month. I feed 26 people in Afghanistan and Pakistan. I am always there for them. It's my responsibility. It's what my mom would have wanted me to do.
SA: When did you get married?
Shafeqa: When I was eighteen after being asked by multiple people who I turned down.
SA: How many people asked for your hand in marriage?
Shafeqa: Fifteen to sixteen. *laughs*
SA: That's amazing.
Shafeqa: Well our family was well known, I was the eldest and I was beautiful. 
SA: Why did you marry who you married?
Shafeqa: During difficult times like those, unmarried women were kidnapped often so for safety mostly. I didn't know him very well but my mother told me to marry him and so I did. 
SA: Were you happy?
Shafeqa: I was nor happy, nor sad. 
SA: What can you tell me about the war?
Shafeqa: The Russians? Well, when I went to Kabul we would hide in the basement all day and night. The rockets and bullets were being fired constantly. From night to morning. Mostly at night time.
SA: Was that difficult for you?
Shafeqa: Yes my daughters were three and one at the time.
SA: Are you happy now that you are in America?
Shafeqa: Yes, I have a good job. I support my family. I am living peacefully. I just miss my brothers and sisters greatly.

dreaminginspanish asked: Salam!

This is not a question, but your blog is amazing. A great blog, and the film seems to be coming along pretty nice.

Thank you so much for sharing with us.

My father has been telling me stories about character, the Prophet and Islam since I was a little girl. Nobody in the family was as interested as I was. So even now when he has a story, he calls me to come into the room and I could sit for hours listening. Tonight he told me a story that touched my heart and I wanted to share it with everyone. Whether you believe in these stories or not is...

creoleflowtilla asked: Asallam walaikum!

I just read your blog about prayer and I LOVED it. I just converted and I kind of have to try hard to not get distraced during prayer - the rest of my family is Christian so I don't really think some of them understand the peace needed to actually pray. But mashallah, your blog was beyind inspiring and I want to feel like that everytime I pray too.

Salaam America: Trailer 2

A clip from Reza Aslan’s Interview with Salaam America

“Did you know that Russia is bigger than America? My teacher told me.”

– My mom is really cute when she learns new things.

What is one misconception you had about Islam?

About Salaam America

Kyan: Well, how are other aspects of your life?
Me: what other aspects? hahah
Me: WHAT LIFE?!

Radio Islam interview today at 6:30 - 7 pm cst →

Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate it!