This really happened to me today, athough not to the extent that I reported. Nonethless, I began to wonder how the story would be reported in some local newspaper in Chicago. This is what I came up with...
It was an ugly scene at Loyola Law School as Muslim Law Student Irfan Shuttari was caught cleaning his feet on the 5th floor of the Law Library. Eyewitnesses claim that an unidentified student walked into the Men's Restrooms on the 5th floor and was shocked to see a student with his foot in the sink. At the sight, the student proclaimed, "Whoa that's nasty bro!" At this proclamation, Mr. Shuttari took his foot out of the sink, only to miss his placed slipper on the floor and slip under the sink. The unidentified student notified Loyola Security immediately. When asked of the incident, Mr. Shuttari resolved, "All that was said is hearsay by the unidentified student! It was a simple case of FIS - Foot In Sink. I want my rights - does the Patriot Act highlight anything restricting my right and ability to wash my feet at sinks in public restrooms? I demand fair and honest treatment for all victims of FIS!" Authorities later concluded that Mr. Shuttari had no intent for devious acts in washing his feet, and only wanted to prove to the rest of the world that his feet were in fact very clean. Loyola Law waived the charges against Mr. Shuttari, who was found in a crouched position, in a corner of the 5th floor of the Law Library. Although saying that he was simply 'praying', authorities believe he was simply hiding in embarrassment. All University campuses are now on high alert for such incriminating acts. Individuals that witness such acts are asked to inform campus security immediately.
[email that I sent out - wanted to post it here as well]
From: Irfan S. Shuttari Date: May 3, 2007 2:59 PM Subject: The Muslim's FritoLay Issue
Assalaamu 'alaykum,
There was a slew of emails that developed over the past few
months that discussed the ingredients of FritoLay Brand chips, in
particulair Doritos. The specific ingredients in question were the
enzymes that were being used in the seasoning of the chips. The
argument of enzymes being a moot point within the Hanafi position
(linked below), the matter of whether the enzyme was pork or not was
still in question. However, recently FritoLay has updated their 'Ingredients'
page (linked below) to highlight that the listed products do not
contain 'porcine enzymes'. (I spoke to a representative from
FritoLay and they informed me that this list of items not containing
porcine enzymes did not exist until very recently, due to an influx of
phone calls asking about these ingredients - Muslims at work, I
suppose). Included in this list are many, but not all, of the Doritos products that were
brought in question. And apparently this list will continue to be
updated by FritoLay periodically.
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For those confused as to the meaning of 'porcine':
InshaAllah this should alleviate the issue of FritoLay Brand chips, and whether they do or do not contain pork.
***HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT THESE PRODUCTS ARE CERTIFIED AS HALAL!!! For example, Doritos Salsa Verde Flavored Tortilla chips are known and confirmed to contain chicken flavoring.
This was only meant to clarify the contention of whether or not pork
was contained in the enzymes used to season the chips. Please read all
ingredients carefully, reference the list that FritoLay has published,
and proceed with caution!***
In short, the products on this list do not contain pork. This
does not mean they might contain other meat or animal products - read
the ingredients further to check for these.
If anyone has further contentions, please reply back letting me know.
At the end of the day, chips are simply unhealthy - eat a carrot instead!
Jazakullah Khayr,
Waasalaamu 'alaykum
ISS
-- ________________________________________________ Irfan Syed Shuttari, 2L Loyola University Chicago School of Law Juris Doctor Candidate - Class of 2008 (586) 801-0491 ________________________________________________
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
CAIR ACTION ALERT #509
ASK ATTORNEY GENERAL GONZALES TO FREE DR. AL-ARIAN
(WASHINGTON D.C., 3/9/07) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations ( CAIR)
is calling on American Muslims and other people of conscience to
contact Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to ask that he free Dr. Sami Al-Arian, a former Florida professor
currently on a hunger strike in federal detention to protest his
treatment by U.S. authorities.
Al-Arian is being held in a
medical facility in North Carolina after initiating his water-only
hunger strike on January 22. He began his protest after being given a
sentence of up to 18 months for refusing to testify before a grand jury
in Virginia. His physical condition is deteriorating daily. A family
member told CAIR that he has lost 45 pounds since beginning his protest
and now spends most of his time in a wheelchair.
Al-Arian's attorneys say an earlier plea agreement freed him
from further cooperation with the government. Supporters also say the
government's actions amount to a form of harassment.
Federal authorities say they will soon begin force-feeding Dr. Al-Arian.
In
2005, a Florida jury rejected federal charges that Al-Arian operated a
cell for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Al-Arian later pleaded guilty
to a lesser charge and was scheduled for release and deportation in
April.
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED: (As always, be firm, but POLITE.)
1. CONTACT the following officials to request that Dr. Sami
Al-Arian be released from detention and allowed to leave the country
with his family. (Make sure to include your name, address and ZIP Code
in the letter)
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Department of Justice U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001
The Honorable Judge Gerald Lee U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
401 Courthouse Square Alexandria, VA 22314 Fax Number: (703) 299-3339
President George W. Bush The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500
Dr. Sami
Al-Arian is currently on a hunger strike in federal detention to
protest his treatment by U.S. authorities. He began his hunger strike
after being given a sentence of up to 18 months for refusing to testify
before a grand jury in Virginia. His attorneys say an earlier plea
agreement freed him from further cooperation and that the government's
actions amount to a form of harassment. I therefore respectfully
request that you support the immediate release of Dr. Al-Arian so that
he and his family may resume their lives in another country.
(The First Muslim Congressman being sworn in to office by the Speaker of the House, as his Wife holds Our Found Father's Qur'an that was presented by the Library of the Congress)
Newly elected Representative (and Rockstar) Keith Ellison has been thrown into the limelight (lemonlight for some) of American Congressional politics. Not only did he become the first Muslim to be elected to Congress, and the first Afro-American to do so from Minnesota, but he also became the first Congressman to be sworn in to office under the Qur'an. An amazing feat to be sure, it was met with a lot of criticism. However, he has dealt with it in a manner that is reflective of the potential that the next generation of Muslims contain in their political prowess - as Dr. Jackson always put it, "We need to be less REACTIVE and more PROACTIVE in our approach!" Not only did he respond to comments made by Representative Virgil Goode in the most constructive of manners, but he found a way to throw it right back into his face - the Qur'an used at his swearing in ceremony was that of former President Thomas Jefferson, one of the Founding Fathers of this country.
(Jefferson's 'Koran' or commonly called 'The Alcoran of MOHAMMED')
And then, just to portray his status as a straight rockstar (not your normal political lingo, I know), he goes right to the face of Rep. Goode during the swearing in ceremony and greets him in the most cordial of ways (if you look at the video closely, our boy Rep. Dennis Kucinich was in the mix as well).
I can only think of one thing as I saw this video and read this article - WHAT A TEAR UP!!!
ARTICLE (response from Rep. Ellison to Rep. Goode):
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