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David Robinson dreaded playing Hakeem “the Dream” in Ramadan

MR — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:35:44 +0000

David Robinson said this about Hakeem:

During the season, he would go fasting in the month of Ramadan and then he would always come back and beat us all up after his fasting time. So we always dreaded the fasting month but you could always respect him because of his committment to his faith and it just seemed to be his strength.

You can watch this 4 min clip of Hakeem’s career here (It will load Windows Media Player).

Shout out to Adam S. for emailing me this!

3rd Annual Ballin’ 4 Darfur Tournament in New york

MR — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:00:08 +0000

More details here.

Ray Allen & the Celtics – 2008 NBA Champions

MR — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:41:29 +0000

The Lakers were completely crushed by the Celtics who are now the 2008 NBA Champions. Ray Allen by himself thrashed the Lakers with 3 after 3 in the 4th quarter. KG and Paul Pierce also dominated offensively. Rajon Rando was the defensive player of the game for the Celtics with over 6 steals.

The game is not even over and I’m writing this post. Anyways, let’s go Knicks 2009?

Celtics – Lakers – Game 6 – Is it over? LA!

MR — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:21:58 +0000

No it’s not over! Ever since the Detroit Pistons lost to the Celtics, I’ve been rooting for the Lakers in the 2008 NBA Playoffs. I know everyone is saying that Garnett, Pierce and Allen deserve an NBA title along with the Celtics franchise. All the NBA gurus and “experts” have already declared victory for the Celtics. Me on the other hand, I’m with the Lakers. I’m with Kobe Bryant. I think the Lakers can pull the greatest NBA Finals comeback in the history of the league. Although the odds are against my view, I think Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant can carry their team to Game 7 and it is there that the true champions will arise.

Let’s go Lakers!

Houston Respects Islam and Honors Hakeem Olajuwon

MR — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:23:19 +0000

Organizers said they worked hard to ensure that the monument complied with Olajuwon’s Islamic beliefs. Rockets spokesman Nelson Luis told The Associated Press that details about the monument had not been released.Houston television station KRIV reported that it would focus on his jersey and accomplishments, but in keeping with the tenets of his Muslim faith, it won’t include a picture or likeness of him.

Alhamdulillah. “Hakeem the dream” was one of the greatest NBA players of all time. May Allah (swt) bless him and his family and accept their good needs rewarding them with jannat-ul-firdaus.

Source: The Canadian Press via SaqibSaab

Sports Halaqah

MR — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:04:56 +0000

There are so many different Muslim forums across the Internet. Many of them have different themes or goals. Many of them focus on a specific theological background or a specific interpretation of Islam. Others are extremely open for all types of Muslims. Many of them are the center of heated debates amongst Muslims and cause people to get headaches and tears. Many of these forums are being watched due to some of its members posting and discussing controversial subjects. Some of them even go as far as to share vivid images and videos of graphic and mature content.

The worldwide online Muslim community is about to experience something totally different. An all exclusive online forum dedicated to only one topic: Sports.

The only Muslim forum dedicated to discussing sports.

No madhab fighting. No salafi-sufi debates. No “Is Music Halal?” threads. No shia or sunni online wars. No bashing scholars.

Why Sports Halaqah?

Aren’t there sports forums out there already? Yes, but they have a not-so-halal environment. They talk about sports, but also discuss women, post pictures, videos, advertise haram items/events and other fitna. Sports Halaqah is a clean forum dedicated to all Muslims who love sports and want to discuss it others.

Dawah!

Sports Halaqah can also serve as dawah. One thing sports does for Muslims is bring many different types together. You can have a fistful length bearded brother and a clean-shaven, clubbin’ Muslim on the forum, but both will be talking and discussing there favorite sports team or a game and get along fine. The Muslims who are confused about Islam, we’ll realize, “hey, these big bearded brothers are cool after all!”. Not only is it potential dawah to lost Muslims, but also non-Muslims. They will be shocked to find a Muslim forum dedicated to talking about sports and not jihad for a change. Maybe some Islam hater will join in on the discussion. Who knows!

I’m asking all my Muslim brothers and sisters who are into sports, whatever it may be, to join the forum and relax your mind from your busy lives and enjoy yourselves with some sports discussion. It ain’t haram (unless your missing salah or some obligatory act).

North Jersey Muslim Basketball Tournament 2007

MR — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:19:50 +0000

This is a 3 on 3 Tournament being held on Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM

3-6 players per team, $20 per player. All proceeds will go to the Youth of Masjid Darul Islah who will use the money for dawah lectures and classes that they regularly put together. Every team is guaranteed to play a minimum of 5 games, plus any additional playoff games depending on how far the team advances in the playoffs. In order to participate in this tournament, players must be 15 years or older. Nobody under the age of 15 will be allowed to play in this tournament. Click here for more info.

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West Indies lose and so do the Basketballers

MR — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:24:35 +0000

West Indies lost to Sri Lanka And My team, Basketballers of the SABL lost in the Finals against the Hitmen. Alhamdulillah! This is the will of Allah. InshaAllah next season. Good game ballers! Related posts:West Indies beat Pakistan! YEAHHHH!! – 2007 Cricket World Cup Kanye West: Muslim? Daylight Savings Time: We lose an hour!

Ballin’ 4 Darfur: 4 on 4 Basketball Tournamnet – Westbury, NY

MR — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 03:25:54 +0000

Miami Heat owner: Israel, pray for our victory

MR — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:18:14 +0000

Yup, the Miami heat owner is an Israeli Jew. He is asking Israelis to pray for Miami to win the NBA championship. Apparently there not praying hard enough, because Miami is currently down 2 games to 0 against the Dallas Mavericks. Sorry Shaq and Wade, but I’m going for Dallas now.

Article Here:

Miami Heat owner: Israel, pray for our victory
Israeli who owns basketball teams on two continents says ‘Miami is as much an Israeli team as Maccabi’
Amir Bogen

Raanan Katz, who partly owns both Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Miami Heat basketball teams, said that the Heat’s upcoming duel against the Dallas Mavericks will be very tough.”

Speaking from his office, Katz told Ynet: “Dallas is a strong rival; a very dangerous group, and they got here by their own right. No
one gave them any presents. The team has good players and it proved that when it beat San Antonio and Phoenix on the way. On the other hand, the feeling in our team is that we can do it and we showed that we can’t be ignored when we played against Detroit.”

“God can always help; we need him on our side against Dallas,” said Katz. “Every Israeli must support us; they must go the Western Wall and pray for us. Miami Heat is no less Israeli than Maccabi. This is also a group with Israeli ownership in which many Americans play.”

“The team has already set out for Dallas ahead of its first game in the series and I plan to join them today, because unlike what they think in Israel, I have work here in the company. In any case, I trust Pat Riley, who is doing an excellent job. He prepared the team in an extraordinary way and the feeling is positive, although this won’t be easy,” Katz added.

Does this remind you of the final-four in Prague?

“For some reason I take Maccabi’s loss much more to heart. True, the NBA is the best league in the world, and to win the championship there is a dream come true, no doubt. But for me, Maccabi stands before everything. If you ask me what I prefer, a third European championship with Maccabi, or a first championship with Miami, I would choose a Maccabi win.”

Maccabi made history when they beat Toronto. Do you think it can stand up to Miami?

“To be honest, with all respect for Maccabi, it doesn’t have a chance against Miami. Maybe only in October, before the season, when the minds of the players are not really on basketball. It reminds me of the loss of the American team in the Olympics. I mean, give me a break. The players came to enjoy a summer vacation, to have a laugh, not to play basketball.

(06.08.06, 22:06)

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