Archive for February, 2008

Pinker on morality

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 Posted in Jumbalaya | No Comments »

Another good Pinker article - this time on objective morality. Read more..

Ya haram brother.

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 Posted in Jumbalaya | No Comments »

I found this A-Z typology of Mooslims via Sunni Sister. My favourite was:Pugilists - One area where Muslims are literally world beating is our talent for producing (or attracting) boxers. ... Read more..

Umm Yasmin rants on American economic policy

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in Jumbalaya | No Comments »

Compelling transcription of a talk by Princeton Professor of Economics Paul Krugman on how the Republicans have dismantled the middle-class in America, with some light at the end of the ... Read more..

Muslim practices regarding marriage in Malaysia as compared to elsewhere in the Muslim world.

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Fascinating breakdown of marriage laws as understood in Malaysia in comparison to precedents elsewhere in the Muslim world, although I disagree that their definition of 'best practice' in regards to ... Read more..

I love the beginning of semester

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in Jumbalaya | 3 Comments »

I love it so much, it is probably something I should repent from *sigh*.It might have something to do with the promise of a new year of learning, fresh books ... Read more..

Stipulating monogamy in the marriage contract

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 8 Comments »

Years ago I remember debating whether a woman could stipulate monogamy in her marriage contract and the Salafi position doing the rounds back then was "she's not allowed to, because ... Read more..

Thanks for your kind comments and prayers

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 Posted in Jumbalaya | 4 Comments »

Thank you for your kind comments and prayers in regard to my post about my daughter's kindergarten being trashed.  It touches me to know there are people around the world ... Read more..

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