Recent content by Shahram123

The problem is that most American Muslims cannot do this, they are viewed in fear and distrust by most people. They will not believe them. I can, to some extent, being Persian and white and speaking perfect english with no accent. It's sad, but the truth of the situation of perception by most...

Hello again from your Iranian-American agnostic brother. I am completely devastated by what is happening in Gaza. Most Americans do not know or care. I don't blame the ones who are simply ignorant, they are easy to talk to. Ears always perk up when I mention the 10 million dollar a day figure to...

It is going to be much harder to criticise Obama, but we can see he is completely controlled by Israeli interests. This is almost worse than McCain, because now the left will go along with it too. I told people and told them, they are still saying he will do great things. Oh well. I voted for...

What I don't understand about all these so called "terrorist" attacks is why civilians? Why not go after the military that is oppressing you. A lot less people would have a problem with this. All the talk about Islam not supporting attacks on civilians is a moot point, unfortunately. We here...

Yes, I hate to see this, because it just adds fuel to the fire. It is totally counterproductive to whatever cause is being sought. If you are viewed as monsters, people will close their eyes to your plight, no matter how valid. Best case in point is the Palestians, whom I support with all my...

ewwww! Why is such disgusting thing needed to make food or treats? Now I thought that all foods that are Kosher are also Halal, because the rules are similar, but that Halal foods may not necessarily be Kosher. Is my understanding correct? This would lead me to beleive that most western food...

Wow, nice to see a large gathering like this. Were there any problems with protestors? I would think a lot of people would be afraid of such a large gathering of Muslims. That T-shirt in the last photo would be troubling to many non-Muslims, as it represents a change in their faith, and it could...

Thanks for all the replies. I only speak a little Farsi, I am now learning. Actually I understand quite a bit, from my childhood. I understand only the root of one word of the above post, befarmayen. To that I say Motoshakeram. I do really like the teachings of Jesus, and am puzzled why...

I think Muslims who live in America should be voting third party. We know it's a waste of time anyway so vote your conscience. I will feel my integrity compromised if I vote for Obama simply because he is the lesser of two evils. Obama used to stand for some good issues, like Palestinian rights...

Hello all. It is very nice to meet you. After reading posts for several weeks, I have decided to join the conversation, if I may be so allowed. First, a little bit about myself. I am an Iranian born male in my mid 30's. I was born Muslim but my parents moved from Iran to the US when I was only 6...