Bismillah Assalamu Alaikum.
I've just come to learn that there is quite an influx of Somali Muslims in the Shelbyville, Tennessee area (due to a "Google Alert" leading me to a story at the Shelbyville Times-Gazette). T-G journalist Brian Mosley has written a series of articles on the subject that are quite interesting (including some of the community's comments, as you might imagine), however, I think the series is something many of us could expound upon perhaps in our own communities and/or through our own writing efforts. Of course, some may find fault or error in some of Brian's loosely interpreted (for the benefit of non-Muslim readers) understanding of matters pertaining to Islam - but overall, he is making a commendable effort at bridging the gap in his community. Nice work Brian. Ma'Salaama, `Aishah Schwartz Founder & Director Muslimah Writers Alliance Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, Egypt Brian's Mosley's Series of Articles: The Bantu: A Closer Look December 22, 2007 http://www.t-g.com/story/1299488.html Somali Refugees Find A Haven in Shelbyville December 22, 2007 http://www.t-g.com/story/1299489.html Local Services Adapt to Serve Somalis December 24, 2007 http://www.t-g.com/story/1299651.html Finding the Truth About the Somalis December 26, 2007 http://www.t-g.com/story/1299777.html Mosque is Focus for Somali Worship December 26, 2007 http://www.t-g.com/story/1299651.html Cultural Differences Hinder Understanding December 26, 2007 http://www.t-g.com/story/1299778.html
