About MR
- Date: Jul 19,2007
In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Beneficent
Brief Biography
On March 7th, 1985 at around 1:00 AM I was born in Brookdale Hospital, Brooklyn, NYC. My parent’s came to this country from Guyana, South America, thus making me Guyanese. So that makes me a Muslim American Guyanese. I have lived in two countries: United States and Canada. I lived most of my life in the U.S. and a few years in Canada (specifically Stoney Creek, Ontario). In my entire K-12 period of education I attended 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 junior high school and 1 high school. So I have experienced many different type of communities from urban ghetto areas to suburban middle to upper class areas.
I graduated from Stony Brook University with a BA in Economics and a minor in Business Management. I am a former member and board member of the Muslim Students Association at SBU. It is here at the MSA that opened the doors to the sea of knowledge of the various Islamic sciences from aqidah, fiqh and tasawwuf. It is also during my undergraduate career at SBU where MR became famous and popular. During this tim I have encountered various different jamaats, ideologies and organizations.
Currently I am a Web Developer in Maryland. I mostly use css, html, php and js. I am also a big fan of open source software. I am the founder and owner of Mandazi Network Inc. which owns this blog and several other sites such as Halal Tube.
History of the name ‘Mujahideen Ryder’
When I was 16 years old I had to create my AIM screen name. So at that time I was interested by the Mujahideen of Afghanistan who fought the Russians before I was even born. I was also heavily influenced by the hip hop culture and one of my favorite rappers was DMX and his group was the Ruff Ryders. So basically I combined the two and came up with: mujahideen ryder. It started of as just my screen name and then my email. Then when I was around 18 I decided to start a blog. I made one with blogger.com and I used mujahideenryder as the user. It grew and started to get popular so I bought mujahideenryder.com (which I don’t have anymore) and expanded. Now I have mujahideenryder.net as you can currently see and it has grown very big in the Muslim blog world with all the credit due to Allah (swt).
MR’s Islamic stance
I’m Sunni and follow the Hanafi madhab. I believe tasawwuf is part of the three Islamic sciences including fiqh and aqidah. I also accept and believe that those who adhere to the Salafi ideological and theological view is part of Ahlus Sunna wal Jamma. Although they hold different views I accept them as my brothers and sisters in Islam. Regarding the Shia, I accept them as Muslims and no comment after that. When it comes to people of Al-Qaeda and other extremist jihadis, I do not agree with them on their views on Jihad nor do I condone their actions. God knows best.
MR Connections
These are just some links to my profiles, pages, etc. with other social-networking sites, etc.
15 Responses for "About MR"
as salamu alaikum i have a question for you. you said you accept the shia but i just want to know how you got by the fact that MOST shia speak bad about Omar Abu bark and Uthman (may Allah be pleased with them all) And they sometimes hold bad beliefs about Ayisha and some say ALI was made from fire. Things like this, are not apart of the sunnah. talking about the companions and the wife of the prophet in a bad way. Belief in the 12 imams etc etc… What is it about the shia that makes you want to accept them despite their belief? A shia stabbed Umar and caused his death while he was praying fajr.
The salifi brothers support Saudi and the SAUDI (gov)is in too close for comfort with US and all the other kufar gov that are killing muslims. IE IRAQ.
I am just asking so i hope you dont get mad by my questions.
I made hajj with some brothers form NY and i had a wonderful time and hope to see them again. Shaikh Muhammad Adly taught in B town, do you know him.. Do you know siraj? write back when you have time.
gfoushee@gmail.com
salaams
Regarding the Shia, I accept them as Muslims and no comment after that.
That’s what I said above, and that’s what I will say again. The cursing of the sahabas is kufr, and all of Sunni Islam knows that. We respect and love dearly Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali (may Allah be pleased with them all).
Allah knows best.
Cursing the sahabas is KUFR and all of Sunni islam knows that BUT I STILL ACCEPT THEM AS MUSLIMS>
thats deep!
It is not in Shia doctrine to curse the Sahaba RA, they just believe that they were human and made mistakes. No more. No less. I am not saying that some dont curse the Sahaba RA but I am saying that Shia doctrine does not accept it. Shia’s definately dont believe that Ali RA was made of fire. And when you say a shia caused the death of the Khalifa Sayedna Umar RA that’s just as bad as when Shia’s say that Sunni’s killed Imam Hussain RA!
Although I am not Shia I find it a duty upon me to clear misconceptions, and defend other Muslims. We need to accept and embrace each other both Shia and Sunni and anyone who says La Ilaha Illa Allah Muhammad Rasool Allah. Its not by a matter of choice that we have to accept them as Muslims rather because it is not for us to decide who is Muslim and who is not.
Just my two cents
Br. MR,
As salaam ‘alaikum wa rahamatullah.
I saw your post addressing me on another website, so I thought I’d check yours out and post here instead. Its a very interesting initiative you have going on here. May Allah continue to grant you tawfeeq. Aameen.
To address the question you posed, yes it is me. And it’s a pleasure to be of your acquaintance.
Take care, and all the best.
Was salaam ‘alaikum wa rahamatullah
~Navaid Aziz
Nice to meet you. Hopefull we will become friends and you can teach me some things. I am have been looking for a religion. I grew up in a Christian home. Yes my mother is a Christian. I didn’t no my father that well before he was killed when I was a child. So I never asked what is religion was. I just love your site. Its very Intresting very.
Hello akhi we are the team the built the Hamza Yusuf Myspace Page we are hoping you may present it on your website so more people can see the Hamza Yusuf Myspace Website and spread this tradition.
its.
http://www.myspace.com/shaykhhamzayusuf
and
http://www.myspace.com.imamzaid for Imam Zaid
Thank You
[...] etc. Please see my comments below for more details on my views and read my Islamic stance here. [This is related to Awlaki’s lectures on Jihad in which I do not agree [...]
Salaam, I have a question but theres alot behind it
im 17 and i for a while now have been having trouble at home and i am deciding to leave
should i or not
the reaso im asking you is because none of th imams have a contact page or anything
Thanks
Asalamualylkum
You can visit these Imam’s blogs here and ask them for assistanc:
http://www.suhaibwebb.com
http://traditionalist.wordpress.com/
Shias? Muslims? Are they hell like Muslism. #Shias are the ones that are giving bad name to us muslims. shias are the ones that have divided our religion. Shias curse the sahabas and some even consider Ali to be a prophet, some give him the status of God. So how can Shias be muslims when muslims are people who believe that God alone has power and is unique. i dont see us sunnis giving Muhammad (Sallallaho.Alaihi.Wasallam) Such a high status like a God (Na-u-zubillah) personally Shias shunt even be called Muslism. they shud only be known as Shias, thats it.
i agree with u all da wayy
Alhamdullilah, I donno wat to say….
When I talk about Dhikr and tassawuf with many of my Arab broz here, their knowledge about it is lesser than a decimal, and say that it is biddah, and with that they also say, it is the culture of the Indian sub - continent which was rubbed on to life when people became muslims.
I know that their theory there was pure bull $#!T.
But Dammmm, the existence of a bro from Guyana (who believes in tasawwuf) just shatters that stupid and mindless mindset that they have, well I thank GOD for creating you, and would like to thank n congratulate you for making this website, and spreading the light.
May the peace and blessings of Allah almighty be with all of you.
A.S
Ok, well I don’t really have an opinion about Shias cuz i dont kno wht it means to be shia, im sunni. I have a question about tasawwuf…what is it? whts it mean.
salam
Assalamu Alaikum,
It says that you live in Maryland now! That’s awesome because I also live in Maryland and have been an avid reader of your site for a long time. Where exactly do you live - near Darussalaam in College Park, or ICM in Gaithersburg or Fredrick or Hagerstown or what?
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