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Poverty of the Soul: United for Change Conference Speech

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This is the transcript of the speech I gave at the United for Change Conference in CT on Sept. 29, 2012 Poverty of the Soul: United for Change Conference Today, I’m going to talk about poverty. But, then you already knew that. Yet, the poverty I speak about today isn’t... Read More

Have Mercy on Me, My Soul

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This has been my favorite poem for the last 15 years: Have Mercy on Me, My Soul Why are you weeping, my Soul? Knowest thou my weakness? Thy tears strike sharp and injure, For I know not my wrong. Until when shalt thou cry? I have naught but human words... Read More

Response to Violence Overseas

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What is my response to the recent violence overseas? Well, it depends who I’m addressing: To my Muslim brothers and sisters, I say: The violence is wrong, and only helps the cause of those who want to insult Islam and the Prophet (pbuh). To the media and all those who’d... Read More