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Dilshad Ali
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My Tagline:
It never works out the way I planned, and that is often a good thing.
My Interests:
Prayer, Worship, God, Afterlife, Interfaith issues, Movies, TV, Music, Books, Education, Travel, Current events, Art, Environment, Health, Caregiving, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Autism, special needs
My Favorite Books, Authors, Musicians, Movies, Preachers, TV shows, etc:
The Qur'an, any book by Jane Austen, "Jane Eyre, " The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, many John Irving novels, and so so so many other books. Music: fan of '90s grunge music, used to be a big Cranberries fan. Loved "The X-Files" in its hey-day, and of course so now I love "LOST"
Who Inspires Me:
My kids, especially my eldest son, Daanish, for how he battles autism. My daughter Amal, for the hope and joy she brings to our life, and my baby Hamza, for fulfilling my dreams. My husband, my parents, the Prophet Muhammad. And my in-laws.
My organizations and affiliations:
Defeat Autism Now, Cure Autism Now, Autism Society of America, Islamic Society of Northern America, ASMA Society, WISE Initiative
My favorite spiritual activities:
five daily prayers, vegetating on the sofa after the kids go to bed, contemplating what happened that day and if I am at peace with it.
Who I'm praying for:
My eldest son, and my other children
What is your current spiritual mood?:
Indecisive
What's your spiritual type?:
Old-Fashioned Seeker - I'm happy with my religion but searching for right expression of it.
About Me
Salaamualaikum, and hi all! I am Beliefnet's Islam editor (though the Islam section isn't the only section I edit). I have three great kids. I am an American Muslim, born and bred in this country, but very much in touch with my home country of India, and of course very much connected to my faith. For me, at the end of the day it's about three things: Did I take care of my family well that day? Was I good person that day in God's eyes? And was I true to myself?
Check out Beliefnet's Islam page to learn more about Islam in America as well as about Muslims around the world. The Islam page explains Islam to non-Muslims while covering all aspects of the religion and its people for Muslims as well, with an emphasis on how Islam is being practiced by Muslim Americans. Some of our highlights include:
* An unprecedented gallery of prominent Muslim Americans explaining why Islam is against terrorism, and what the Prophet Muhammad teaches them.
* A wonderful "Understanding Islam" feature section exploring all aspects of the religion and its people in our post 9/11 landscape.
* The latest columns from our correspondent, Dr. Hesham Hassaballa, the "Midwestern Muslim"
* The Beliefnet Guide to Ramadan featuring last year's hit blog, "Hungry for Ramadan" by Shahed Amanullah
* The Beliefnet Guide to Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha featuring a virtual tour of the Hajj and all the rituals it entails.
My Basics
Gender: Female
Occupation: Islam Editor at Beliefnet.com
Relationship Status: Married
Faiths:
Muslim,
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Dilshad Ali's Friends
Friends: 52
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The Faith Club
Parenting the Facebook Generation
Women Today
Finding Common Ground Between Muslims & Jews
God Alone, Quran Alone
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November 23, 2008 - 05:22 PM
Thank you for reaching out and adding me as a friend, I really appreciate it! I apologize for the fact that it took me so long to accept, as I haven't been on in months. Thanks again, Carmen
September 1, 2008 - 04:30 PM
Thank you for your friendship response. May the grace of our Heavenly Father forever enfold you.
Many thanks - June 28, 2008 - 03:44 AM
I thank you for your accept to be my friend and I hope to be fine and in good health kamee1971@yahoo.com
FAVORITE - June 5, 2008 - 02:37 PM
i FIND YOUR INSPIRATIONAL THE WAY TO sTART MY Day even thou I am not Muslim. Also I have friends who are Muslims and wanted to know what they believe and I find we do believe in the sake Lord to pray to and ties us closer together.
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FINDING COMMON GROUND BETWEEN MUSLIMS & JEWS - November 29, 2008 - 12:48 PM
There is much negative activity in the world that needs our loving attention and dialog. I would suggest we not allow the Group Finding Common Ground Between Muslims & Jews to die. Please join me in exploring avenues of commonality that furthers a peaceful co-existence. Thank you. Ev