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Sakina was raised Muslim by American parents who converted to Islam decades before her birth. She has a bachelor's degree in linguistics and Arabic/Islamic studies, and is pursuing graduate studies. She works at the Islamic center, and accumulates dozens of side jobs as they present themselves. Her written works have been published, and she has been featured in Newsweek and on ABC News. Sakina enjoys reading, listening to her husband (speak!), and understanding others' perspectives. Send Sakina a message.

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Explosion on plane landing in Detroit was 'failed terrorism attempt'

Friday, December 25th, 2009 · 8 comments

Today, Christmas 2009, a man was arrested for igniting firecrackers on a Northwest flight. As the plane landed, a small explosion of what...
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Write a poem for peace. And a hundred bucks

Sunday, December 20th, 2009 · 3 comments

The Ann Arbor Islamic Issues Examiner brings to the readers attention the Peace Poetry Contest via Youtube. Youtube user Clevonamerica has been...
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Hijabi woman featured on popular photo blog

Thursday, December 17th, 2009 · 20 comments

She's beautiful. But that's probably not why she was chosen as the model for this photo. It's her hijab that attracts the eye; her...
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New online tool for efficiency and hadith supplement

Monday, December 14th, 2009 · 5 comments

Need some extra help in organizing your life and managing your time? Consider using the free Teux Deux program,...
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Winter in Ann Arbor means non-Muslims look like Muslims

Sunday, December 13th, 2009 · 6 comments

By now, the average American knows the name of the attire that a Muslim woman wears is hijab. Some realize that it is a conscious choice of the woman...
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Free holiday meals at a place near you

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Muslims do not celebrate Christmas, but always around this time of year, people of all religions seem to become more aware about individuals that are...
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Featuring: A Kurd's idea for getting around the Swiss minaret ban

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By now the reader has probably heard about the recent ban on building minarets atop mosques in Switzerland. Fellow examiners have written extensively...
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Halal Joke Series: The man, the boy, and the donkey

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In an effort to increase the number of clean jokes that are available on the internet, we have begun to compile a list of jokes and humorous stories...
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Featuring: You cannot please everyone

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An interesting Islamic story from the QuranClub Islamic Blog: "A man said to Hasan al-Basri (rahimahullah): ‘People sit around you so...
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2009 Hajj and Eid photos from all over the world

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Today is the third day of Eid al adha, marking the close of the biggest Islamic holiday. Muslims that were fortunate enough to make the annual Hajj...
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