Archives / 2010 February

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Wisdom From Unlikely Sources

Go to any quotation site, and you’ll notice that most quotes come from only famous people. However, whoever said that wisdom comes primarily from famous people? The following is a compilation of true stories and conjured tales from MYM staff writers (as well as a special guest writer towards the end) that think otherwise and have encountered wisdom from unlikely sources. If you would like to submit your personal story, please leave a comment and we will add it to this post! So here goes: Sr. Maryam: Go Down...

26 February 2010 | Creative Outlet | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments
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Emo Muslim Youth?

Our society is filled with hurt and despair. The sad part is that we, as Muslim youth, don’t make it any better. Unfortunately, many people do not realize that any statement or action of hurt will hurt, regardless of what one may say.

20 February 2010 | Uncategorized | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments
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Giving Back To Our Communities

All too often, we see individuals being raised up by their communities and then just leaving when they’re old enough. When they were younger, they used to attend the full-time/weekend school, spend hours at the playground with other children, attend the after-school Karate or sports program, participate in the community festivals, get scolded by their wizened elders, and get loved and spoiled by their uncles and aunties…They were being raised by the whole village, by the whole community. What do they decide to do?

02 February 2010 | Community Activism | , , , | 7 Comments
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How YOU(th) can be a STAR!

When you look up at the night sky these days, in your own city, what do you see? For me, all I see are a bunch of gloomy clouds. MashaAllah it’s a beautiful picture, but tell me, do you see any STARs?

01 February 2010 | Community Activism | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments