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socialmedian moves from alpha to beta

Mikael Pittam — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:09:17 +0000

The IslamCrunch journalists have been using socialmedian during it’s alpha phase and we have just received notice that the social media news site will be moving to public beta early next week. If you would like to get a preview of the alpha release before the site goes public, drop us a comment and [...]

Art Intensive: Creativity and the Spiritual Path

Mikael Pittam — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:31:42 +0000

A new deen intensive focusing on the creativity, the arts, design and the Islamic way of life. Here’s more info: "The intention of this event is to bring together all types of Creatives from the Muslim global community in a restorative and creative setting in order to learn, share and connect. Insha’Allah it will foster collaboration [...]

Exclusive: Muslim Business Club re-launches as Salam Business Club

Mikael Pittam — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:33:03 +0000

Our friends at the former Muslim Business Club will be re-launching, changing their name and adding new features. Now known as Salam Business Club, we were graciously chosen to ask a few questions about the upcoming launch. Included are some first-hand experiences, challenges and problems of what can happen in the startup world. Farewell MBC, [...]

Search the web with Scour - a new social search engine…that pays you for searching!

Mikael Pittam — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:12:14 +0000

Scour is a new social search engine that employs the power of the top 3 search engine giants: Google, Yahoo and MSN. The best part of Scour: You can gain points to redeem for Visa gift cards that can used to make purchases wherever Visa is accepted. FREE VISA CARDS without the credit strangulation! How do [...]

Count Me In - Zaytuna Campaign

Mikael Pittam — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:44:35 +0000

Count Me In! The Zaytuna 1,000 Monthly Donor Campaign. A message from Zaytuna Institute: Zaytuna Institute, we’re happy to report, is busier than ever. Now, we’d like to count on you to help us create an exciting future for Islam in America. All the rapid growth we’ve been experiencing recently—growth you can read about in our Quarterly Newsletter—means [...]

Support Dr. Anwar Ibrahim - Islamica

Mikael Pittam — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:04:56 +0000

In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful May Peace and Blessings be upon the Prophet Muhammad and his kin “ … [M]ake peace between them justly, and act equitably. Lo! Allah loveth the equitable. / The believers are naught else than brothers. Therefore make peace between your brethren and observe your duty to Allah that [...]

Islamic SummerFest 2008

Mikael Pittam — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:44:33 +0000

Going to the ISNA Annual Convention this year? Hoping to see the best talent during the entertainment session? Well, you won’t find it at ISNA this year. Good news, though, our friends at Allah Made Me Funny are bringing you the best in Islamic talent at an event not to be missed. Saturday, August 30, [...]

Month of Rajab: Virtues and Acts of Worship

Mikael Pittam — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:19:54 +0000

THE RAJAB LETTER This is an excerpt from the book Kanz Al-Najah wa As-Suroor (”The Treasures of Success and Happiness”), a book highlighting the special qualities of each month. As the blessed and holy month of Rajab approaches (please check your local sightings or mosques to know when the month of Rajab begins in your area [...]

What Will Obama Presidency Mean?

Mikael Pittam — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:43:19 +0000

“What Will Obama Presidency Mean?” Campaign Answers: Do we Own A Piece of the Promise? SPECIAL LIVE ONLINE SUMMER EVENT - Hosted by New Islamic Directions Sunday, July 20th 1pm PST / 4pm EST / 9pm UK Imam Zaid Shakir discusses the important questions of the upcoming US presidential election. * What Would an Obama Presidency Mean for the [...]

Retaggr Business Card

Mikael Pittam — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:28:55 +0000

Here is my web 2.0, social networking, microblogging, widgetized business card. Check out my widgets to see what is happening in my pocket of the universe. See my profiles on the world wide web. If you would like to promote the work my wife, Su and I do at Zaytuna Institute, IslamCrunch or any of [...]