MEMOIR PROJECT, 2019

Mohammad Ali Salih
13 min readApr 22, 2021

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Memoir Project: Five Books

BOOK ONE: My Islamic Village (1940’s,1950’s)

BOOK TWO: My Westernization (1960’s, 1970’s)

BOOK THREE: Coming to America (1980’s, 1990’s)

BOOK FOUR: 9/11, My Return to Islam (2000’s, 2010’s)

BOOK FIVE: Am I a Westerner? (2020’s)

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BOOK ONE:

My Islamic Village (1940’s, 1950’s)

1.Three tribes: Father’s Kababeesh. Mother’s Bidairiyya. Region’s Nubians:

(a) Kababeesh (Bedouins): Grandfather Idris. Grandfather Taloudi.

(b) Bidairiya (Sailors): Grandfather Bashari. Grandmother Bit-Ali.

© Nubians (Farmers): Their “Molook” (Kings). Our Nubianization.

(d) Falaleeh (Traders, Farmers): Descendants of Egyptian Immigrants. Brought “civilization”: Abu-Yousif.

(e) Abeed (Farmers, Helpers): Descendants of slaves. Me befriended them: Abdul-Hadi.

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2. Three civilizations: Pharaohs. Christianity. Islam:

(a) Pharaohs: Kerma Civilization. Played among statues. Remnants in culture.

(b) Christianity: Visited Old Churches. Remnants in culture.

© Islam: Overwhelming. Others “Kafirs” (infidels).

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3. Islam: Sufism:

(a) Idrisiyya: Origin. ”Zikr.” “Moulid”(Prophet’s Birthday). Sayed Almo’iz

(b) Khatmiyya: Origin. “Madeeh” (Prophet’s Praise). Sheikh Fadul.

© Mahdiyya: Origin. “Al-Ratib” (Mahdi’s Prayers Book). Sheikh Ali Jara.

(d) Madrasa (Khalwa):Koranic Education. Sheikh Munawar.

(e) Jesus in Sufism.

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4. My Father, the Village Shaman:

(a) Rebel against tribe. Madrasa graduate. Inter-tribal Marriage.

(b) Islamic chants: God. Prophets. Saints.

© Islamic medicine: Prayers. Herbs. Writings.

(d) Others: Possessed Spirits: “Zar.” “Amal.”

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5. My Grandmother, the Family Matriarch:

(a) Widow: 4 boys, 3 girls.

(b) Merchant: On donkey’s back. Tent in “Souk” (Market).

© Coffee-making rituals: First, roast the beans.

(d) Coffee poems: Home-sick. “Khawajat” (White people).

(e) Support: Village “Aristocrat” Kortawi. Mayor Al-Malik.

(f) Ethics teacher: Me man of the house.

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6. British rule:

(a) My first “Khawaja” (White man), “Khawajiya” (White woman).

(b) Western Civilization: Nile River’s steamers, school, post office, hospital.

© School: English language. Merits, not tribes.

(d) Radio (Arabic): BBC. Voice of America.

(e) Father: “Whites brought civilization, but are infidel.”

(f) Grandfather Al-Noor: Security guard for British offcials.

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7. Egyptian influence:

(a) Egyptian immigrants. Radio Cairo. Turkish “Zaffa” (Parade).

(b) King Farouk’s Mosque: Abdul-Samad’s Koran. Naqshabandi’s “Burda.”

© Villagers in Egypt: Cooks, servants, door-men: Wali. Osman.

(d) Nasser/Arab Nationalism.

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8. Nationalism and Independence:

(a) Mentor-teachers: Communist Farouk. Islamist Amin. Westernized Tameem

(b) Nationalism in curriculum: Shawqi. Ibrahim. Al-Abbasi. Taha.

© Westernization in curriculum: Sudan’s “Daraweesh” (Fanatics).

(d) Father: “Egyptian flag has a crescent, but British flag has crosses.”

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9. Village Culture:

(a) Power of Religion.

(b) Men-Women Relations.

© Weddings. Songs. Death.

(d) Leaving the Village.

(e) Others: Salih. Altayeb. Khair. Almalik.

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BOOK TWO:

My Westernization (1960’s, 1970’s)

1.British education:

High School:

(a) British Culture: Teachers. Curriculums. “Khawajat” (white people).

(b) Arabic Culture: Teachers. Curriculums. No women. Boys sex. Big Moniem. “Martin Luther.”

© Mentor-teachers: British Harvey. Christian Theodora. Islamist Al-Hawwari.

(d) Me: Cultural shock. Rebel. Choices. Decisions.

(e) Self-Analysis: 4 S’s: Smart. Serious. “Sympatico.” Superior.

University:

(a) Western curriculum: Democracy. Capitalism. Communism.

(b) Western mentor-teachers: American Duncan. American Ford.

© American Library: “Paradise.” Chants for America.

(e) “Alsahafa” translator: “Time”, “Newsweek”, “IHT.”

(f) Westernization: German Club. Swedish Dreams. “Khawajiyat.”

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2. Becoming a Journalist:

(a) Background: Intermediate school, high school, university.

(b) Westernization: Foreign Editor. BBC. VOA. Reuters.

© Embassies: Communist. Baathist. “Imperialist.”

(d) Critical of US: Israel. Vietnam. American “Zonooj” (Negroes).

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3. Village Culture vs. City Culture:

(a) City Culture Shock: Inferiority complex. Jokes. Other new-comers.

(b) Urbanized: Sports. Songs. Movies: Egyptian. American.

© City “Aristocrats”:

(d) Christians. Jews. European Immigrants.

(e) Secularization: No Prayers. No Ramadan. No Mosques. First liquor. First prostitute.

(f) Men-Women: Sexism. Prostitution. Homosexuality.

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4. Traditionalism vs. Westernization:

Traditionalism:

(a) Power of Religion.

(b) CityTribalism, City Mind.

© Poems/Songs. “Madeeh.” “Moulid.” “Zikr”: Ghareeballah. Hamadalneel.

Westernization:

(a) Books: Western: “Fanny Hill” “Lady Chatterly’s Lover” “Middle East History”

(b) Books: Muslims Studied in West: Tahtawi. Hussein. Al-Aqad. Al-Hakeem. “Rose Al-Yousif.”

© Interviews: Sudanese Studied in West: Al-Tayeb. Salih. Abdul-Hai.

(d) Poems/Songs: Western Technology. Women: “Khawajiya.” Local Christians (Masalma). Light-skinned.

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5. Islamism vs. Secularism:

Islamism:

(a) Books: Afghani. Abdu. Al-Banna. Gutub. Gutub. Khalid. Huwaidi. Haddara.

(b) Interviews: Amara. Turabi. Omer.Taha. Badri. Ghanouchi. Al-Shati.

Secularism:

(a) Books: Abdul-Raziq. Anton. Wahba. Darwin. Frued.

(b) Interviews: Communists (Mahjoub. Nuqud. Makki). Socialists (Baha-Aldeen. Al-Alim). Independents (Zarooq. Mukhtar). Buddhist (Mustafa). Existensionalist (Al-Hilo).

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6. Arabism vs. Africanism:

Arabism:

(b) Books: Al-Husari. Hussein. Al-Aqqad. Al-Hakeem. Mahfooz. Abanoodi. Sharqawi. Hakki. Nasser. Haikal. Aflaq. LouisAwad.

(b) Interviews: Gabbani. Mahmoud. Jumblat. Aziz. Jaheen. Al-Haj. Shawi. Awad.

© Poems/Songs: Sudanese. Arabs. Patriotism. Love.

Africanism:

(a) Books: “African Nationalism.” “Negritude” “The Wretched.” “Black Skin.” My B.Sc. thesis: African Unity.

(b) Interviews: Al-Hassan. Ibrahim. Al-Faitoori. Abbakar. Ahmed.

© Poems/Songs: Kabli. Makeba (S.Africa).

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7. Civilian governments vs. military governments.

Civilian:

(a) First Democracy: Me very nationalist.

(b) Second Democracy: Me enjoyed “the Golden 1/2 Decade.”

Military:

(a) First Military: Me avoided domestic news.

(b) Second Military: Me declined editorship.

© Pro-Military Westernized Elite. Left to America.

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8. North vs. South.

(a) First Southerner I met, in village.

(b) M.Sc. thesis on South.

© Covering South: War, Peace.

(d) Muslims’ arrogance. Muslims in denial.

(e) Killing Southerners: Big Moneim

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BOOK FOUR:

Coming to America

1. World-Wide Travels:

1. Greece: Greek Civilization. British girl.

2. Italy: Roman Civilization. Pizza. Spaghetti.

3. Vatican: Christianity. The Pope.

4. Russia: Communism. Women.

5. S. Korea: Buddhism. Temple.

6. India: Hinduism. Temple. Prostitutes/Poverty.

7. Saudi Arabia: Islam. Oil. Royal Family.

8. Pakistan: Madrasa. Kashmir.

9. Iran: Zoroastrianism. Shah days.

10. Uganda: Paganism. Powerful Church. Muslims.

11. Nigeria: Islam vs. Christianity. Divide Line.

12. Mauritania: Slaves, Slave-owners.

13. Mali: Timbuktu. African Socialism.

14. Egypt: Pharaohs. Nubians. Women.

15. Lebanon: Arab Racism. Christian Arabs.

16. Mexico: Browns. “Negro.”

17. Brazil: Blacks. “Sympatico”

18. Argentina: Whites. Military rule.

19. US: Churches. Synagogues. Native Indian Temple. Atheist House. Satan Temple.

2. Foreigner in a Foreign Land:

1.”Khawaja” (White Man) Complex:

(a) West Colonialism: Superiority Complex. White Man’s Burden.

(b) Inferiority Complex: Africans, Arabs. Even oil-rich.

© Others: Australians. Latinos. Asians. Even Chinese.

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2. Cultural Shock:

(a) Men-Women: Nudity. “Free Sex.”

(b) Guns: First time held a gun.

© “Nice Americans” (not killers, like in movies, like in Vietnam).

(d) Land of Plenty: Consumerism. Extreme Luxury.

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3. America:

(a) Freedom: Excitement Covering Washington.

(b) Individualism: No ‘Salamu Alaikum.” No “Azan” (Call to Prayer)

© Justice: Watergate. Iran-gate.

(d) Technology: Xerox. Fax. ColorTV. Stereo. Cassette recorder.

(e) Christianity: What makes America tick?

(f) Secularism: But, “Under God.”

(g) Rationalism: But, emotions: fear, love, hate.

(h) Capitalism: Reaganomics. My Failed Investments.

(i) Journalist in Washington: “Al-Madina,” “Al-Majalla.” “Asharq Alawsat.”

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4. Whites-Blacks Relations:

(a) Indiana U: Africans vs. Black Americans.

(b) Ronald Reagan vs. Jessie Jackson.

© Blacks Inferiority Complex: Negroes/Blacks/Africans.

(d) Whites Superiority Complex: Power. Injustice. Denial. Guilt.

(e) Blonde Hair vs. Black Hair: What is Beauty?

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5, Men-Women Relations.

(a) Indiana U: Americans. Muslims. Sudanese.

(b) Sexual Harassment.

© What Do Women Want? How Do Men Feel?

(d) Men Homosexuality.

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6. Muslims:

(a) Black Muslims: Muhammad Ali. Malcolm X. Farrakhan. ”Roots.”

(b) Non-Arab Muslims. Non-Muslim Arabs.

(b) Covering Conferences: “Da’awa” (Spread Islam). Marriage. Children.

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7. Arabs:

(a) Arab Americans Puzzled: Me Arab!

(b) Arab Immigrants’ “Racism”: Me African.

© Arabism: US. Politics. Language. Accents. Jokes.

(d) Leaders: Maksoud. Said. Abu-Rizk. Nofel.

(e) Books: “Arab Mind.” “Who is an Arab?”

(f) Visiting Arabs: Al-Qusaibi. Al-Radwi. Mansour. Salibi.

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8. Other Foreigners:

(a) British: Friend (Update: Village “Khawaja”).

(b) French: “Let us eat pate.”

© Italian: “Our pizza”

(d) German: “We will rise again.”

(e) Korean: Visit. Proud Asians.

(f) Vietnamese: Ex-General. Barbers.

(g) Chinese: Love/Hate. Whitening. “Dangerous”.

(h) Japanese: Super-White.

(i) Somalis: Proud of Islam, Africa.

(j) Ethiopians: Christianity Helps.

(k) Turks: “The Ottomans Will Rise Again.”

(l) Iranians: “Hollywood’s Sunset Blv. Shahs.”

(m) Sudanese: Stay? Return?

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9. Americanize or Return Home?:

(a) Foreigner: Fear Of. Fear From.

(b) English Language: A Word A Day?

© Inter-Foreigners’ Envy: Americanization competition.

(d) Self-Analysis: Serious? Yes. Smart? No. “Sympatico”? Yes/No. Superior? No.

(e) Home Memories: Moon-Lighted Nights by Nile River.

(f) But at Home: No Feedom. Life Difficult. People Coming to America.

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FAMILY, DEPRESSION DECADE (1990’s):

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1.Becoming a citizen:

(a) The day.

(b) Proud: Carry Passport. Try Anthem. “America the Beautiful.” My Chants about America.

© Books: Jefferson. Tocqueville. Paine. Webster. “Manifesto Destiny” “City-on-Hill.” “American Dream.”

(d) Fall of Nixon. Fall of Communism: Havel’s visit. Me Reagan “supporter.”

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2. Confusion, Disappointments:

(a) US Military Intervention in the Gulf: “Kill Them.”

(b) Arabs: Anger. Depression. Psych.

© US Politicians: Bought book: “Cynicism.”

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3. Raising a family:

(a) Wife: Love Letters. Quiet/Shy. Discipline. Hard work.

(b) Wife’s Parents: Rejection, Acceptance. Foreigner/Nice.

© Children: Son, 2 Daughters.

(d) Growing-up: Kindergarten. Elementary School. Burke Lake Park. South Run Rec. Swimming. Baseball. Basketball. Soccer. Dance. Florida. Boone, NC.

(e) Bi-Racial.

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4. Children and Religion:

(a) Porch classes: Moses’ 10 Commandments. Jesus’ 10. Koran’s 10.

(b) Mosques: Pakistani. Saudi. Afghani.

© Churches: UU. Baptist. Catholic. Methodist.

(d) Synagogues: But, no to school.

(e) Hindu Temples: Goddesses. Food.

(f) Buddhist Temples: Buddha. Food.

(g) Occasions: Christmas. Eid. Halloween. Lent. The Dead Day.

(h) Secular/Religious Prayers: Grace. Bed-time. “Start Your Day.”

(i) Cooking Food: Cultures. Religions (Jewish).

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5. Valium, Librium, Ativan:

(a) Tension-Headache: Dr .Philaforte: “Enjoy Your Children.”

(b) High BP: Dr. A: “Relax.”

© Psychologist: Dr. Sue: “In Your Head.”

(d) Psychiatric: Dr. Stein: “Mental Disorder?”

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6. Counseling:

(a) Group Counseling: Dr. Samuel: Stress Management.

(b) Single Counseling: Dr. White: “No Religion Please.”

© Religious Counseling: Rev. Lyndon Johnson: Center Prayer.

(b) Catholic Counseling: Confessions.

(d) Return to Mosque: Counseling. Prayers.

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7. Yoga:

(a) UU Church: Spiritualism/Stress Management.

(b) South Run: Water Yoga

© Wakefield: Breathing. Aromatherapy.

(d) Springfield: Steaming Yoga.

(e) Fairfax: Screaming. Crying.

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8. Return to Sufism:

(a) What is “hum, hum”?

(b) “Peace, peace.” “Jesus, Jesus.”

© Update Village Chanting: “Hai” and “Qayoom.”

(d) Asian Muslims: Malaysians, Indonesians.

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BOOK FOUR:

9/11, Return to Islam

1. 9/11 Attacks:

(a) Where was I? Uncontrollable cry; don’t know why.

(b) Checking Neighbors.

© Son’s Op-Ed: “Dad Crying on the Phone.”

(d) Churches: Methodist: Patriotism + Spirituality. UU: Concern.

(e) Others: Where were you?

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2. “War on Terrorism.” “Why They Hate Us?”

(a) Afghanistan Invasion.

(b) Iraq Invasion.

© Americans: With. Against.

(d) Muslims: With. Against. Here. There.

(e) Fear: FBI. DHS. My Op-Eds.

(f) Politicians: from “Cynicism” to Despise. Blacks: Powel. Rice. Rice.

(g) American Journalists: Respect, Despise: Maher. Donahue. Helen. Jennings. Arnett.

(h) Health: Blood Pressure. Diabetes.

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3. IRS: It Is Religion, Stupid:

(a) Religions and Wars: Europe. Western Christian Colonialization. British Christian wars in Sudan.

(b) 9/11: “Born Again” Christians: Christian Movies. “Cocoon.” “Love your Children.”

(a) Methodist Church: “Last Fortress.” Study Christianity. Christian Manners.

© Jewish Synagogue: Op-Eds. My Funeral.

(d) Buddhist New Year: Fear of Muslims. Burma, Thailand.

(e) Washington Interfaith (Update): 9/11 Fear.

(f) Fasting Ramadan in Monastery.

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3. Return to Islam:

(a) Muslims: Fear. Confusion. Depression. Contradictions. Denials. Inferiority Complex.

(b) Direct study of Quran: No “Fatwas.” No “Ulama” (Scholars). No Politics.

© Straight to God; No Prophet Mohammad.

(e) Books: French Muslim Garoudi. British Armstrong.

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4. Study the Quran:

(a) Greenway, Boone, NC, Burke Lake Park, VA. From Cassette to I Phone. Abdul-Samad “Tajweed” Reciting.

(b) Surprises: God in my ear. God’s Power. Repetitions.

© 2/3 about Christianity, Judaism. ½ about Jews; mostly negative.

(d) Women.

(e) Slavery.

(f) No Secularism.

(g) Terrorism or Jihad?

(h) Not all “Moslimoon” are “Mominoon” (Faithful). Quran Addresses “Mominoon,” never “Moslimoon.”

(i) Exclusivity/Superiority.

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6. New identity:

(a) Muslim First, American Second. Op-Ed.

(b) My Color Has Nothing To Do With My Identity.

© Faith is The Core of My Identity.

(d) Others’ Faiths: God. Cow. Statue. Self.

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6. White House:

(a) Started Op-Eds in US Newspapers.

(b) First Demonstrations: Darfur. Iraq. Palestine. Somalia.

© Sidrat, White House 2-men “cell”: Bin Laden Speeches. Islam, “Al-Thawra” (Revolution).

© White House occasional, lonely, and silent, vigil: “WHAT IS TERRORISM?” and “WHAT IS ISLAM?” “UNTIL I DIE!”

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RETURN: TO VILLAGE

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1. Return to the Village:

(a) Father’s death: Day of mourning.

(b) Visit Graves: Grandfathers: Idris, Taloudi, Bashari. Grandmother Bit Ali. Abu-Yousif. Sheikh Munawar. Kourtawi. Abdul-Hadi.

© Visit Al-Qa’ab, Father’s origins.

(d) Visit Al-Affad, Mother’s origins.

(e) Culture: Cellphone. Satellite TV: Hoola watching “Payton Place.”

(f) Power of Religion: “Alsalamu Alaikum”: Village vs. Washington,

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2. Return to the City:

(a) Update: Village-City Conflict: Family. Others.

(b) Update: Traditionalism vs. Westernization: Satellites’ TV. Internet.

© Update: Islamism vs. Secularism: Islamic military government. Westernized Elite.

(d) Update: Arabism vs. Africanism: Oil Arabs’ influence.

(e) Update: North vs. South: South Secession; Blame US.

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3. Return to Muslim Countries:

(a) Update: Saudi Arabia, Gulf: Powers: Money. Faith.

(b) Update: Egypt: Islamic Awakening. Setback.

© Update: Lebanon: Arabism: Race. Gender. Politics. Corruption. East/West.

© Update: African Countries: Democracy. Technology. China

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BOOK FIVE:

Am I a Westerner?

UPDATE AMERICA DECADE (2010’s):

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1.Re-discovering the Americans:

(a) Return from Village: Koran Power.

(b) Quiet American: Freedom. Individualism. Quietness. Silence. Breathing. Spiritualism.

(b) No “Alsalamu Alaikum.” No “Azan.” Not even “Hi”: Neighborhood. Commuters. Subway. Buses. Offices. Hallways. Bathrooms. Meetings. National Press Club.

© Don’t Care (DC).

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2. Re-discovering myself:

(a) Me Quiet too: “Out-quite you.”

(b) Update Self-Analysis: 4 S’s: Smart. Serious. “Simpatico.” Superior.

© Higher Moral Grounds. American Power, Arrogance, Injustice, Denial, Fear (Islamophobia).

(d) Sometimes Arrogant Muslim American (Faith Over Country).

(e) Still “Foreigner”: Gma: “Your country.” Family: “You 3Worlder”

(f) New Sufism: “AllahuAkbar” (God Is The Greatest). “Alhamdullilah” (Thanks to God). “Ya Lateef” (Mercy Lord). Mysticism: “Al-Shaitan” (The Devil).

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3. Update This Great Western Civilization:

(a) Caribbean Cruises: Whites vs. Blacks

(b) European Cruises: Cathedrals. Castles. Museums. Battlefields.

© European Cruises: Freedom. Individualism. Secularism. Rationalism. Technology.

(d) Demure: No Denial. Submit, but not Faithful.

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4. Update Quran Power (“WMD”):

(a) Cruises: Listening to Koran Among Bikini Women.

(b) Guantanamo: “Kafir, Don’t Touch Koran.”

© Koran, “Weapon of Mass Destruction” (WMD).

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5. Update Family.

(a) Myself: Physical Health (BP,D,Ear). Mental Health (Sufism, SubConVApolcapla)

(b) Children: High School: Dating. Sex. Drugs. Crimes. Violence. Horror.

© Children: College: Freedom. Individualism. Secularism. Rationalism. Debates: Diversity. Relative Morality. Sexuality.

(d) Wife: from Liberal to Conservative.

(e) Man vs. 3 Women: Daughters Back Home. “Men from…” What Do Women Want? (Update).

(f) Technology.

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6. Update America:

(a) Update: War On Terrorism: Books. American Denial.

(b) Update: Men-Women: What Do Women Want? What Do Men Feel?

© Update: Blacks-Whites: Obama. Blacks Inferiority Complex.

(d) Update: Politicians’ Cynicism: Jewish Lobby. “Allahu Akbar.”

(e) Update: Culture: Generations X, Y. I-Generation.

(f) Update: Journalism.

(g) Update: Religions, Spiritualties.

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7. Update Foreigners:

(a) Second Generation.

(b) Browning of America: Whites Fear.

© Muslims: Here To Stay.

(d) Those Who Failed to Come.

(e) Those Who Came, Returned Home to Die.

(f) Sudanese: Westernized Elite. Eager Immigrants. New Generation.

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LAST: ME A WESTERNER?

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1. Philosophies:

(a) Civilizations. (b) Freedom. © Individualism. (d) Capitalism. (e) Conservatism. (f) Liberalism. (g) Globalism. (h) Humanism. (i) Naturalism. (j) Rationalism. (k) Emotionalism. (l) Spirituality. (m) Secularism. (n) Power. (o) Happiness. (p) Luck. (q) Love. (r) Intuition. (s) Subtlety.

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2. Me:

(a) Culture: Race. Gender. Foreigners. Religions/Spiritualities.

(b) Shortcomings: Arts and Literature: Novels. Songs. Opera. Theatre.

© Family in America: My Westernization.

(d) Family in Sudan: East Is East, West is West. The Internet.

(e) Thinking: Shyness. Fear. Idealist/Realist.

(f) Koran: Women. Wives. Children. Money. Praying.

(g) American Breathing, Yoga Breathing, Religious Breathing

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3. Future:

(a) American: Power, Arrogance, Injustice. Denial. Guilt. Apology. Repent.

(b) Islamophobia.

© Koran and the West (not Koran vs. the West). Saudis and Americans (not Saudis vs. Americans).

(d) AMERICA: EXTRENE FREEDOM: Gay Marriage. Public Guns? Public Nudity? Bestiality?

(e) QURAN: EXTREME JUSTICE: “Quran the Problem”; not the Solution. After 100 years. After 1,000 years.

(f) #WarOnTerrorismEndless #WarByTerroristEndless #AmericansFearForeigners #WhitesFearNonWhites #ChristiansFearMuslims #AmericaWithJewsAgainstMuslims #Voting60Percent #Voting100MillionDidnot #KoranPower #MuslimsPride #MercyLord #Yalateef

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4. White House vigil — “until I die!”

(a) Dream: Win big lottery, buy apartment by White House (Checked area). Donations from oil-Arabs. Now, finish this Memoir Project.

(b) Plans: Stool When Can’t Stand. Wheel-Chair When Can’t Walk. Hi-Tech Sign.

© Ultimately: Die in front of the White House holding my Sign

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Mohammad Ali Salih
Mohammad Ali Salih

Written by Mohammad Ali Salih

Journalist. Since 1980, Washington correspondent for Middle East Arabic newspapers. Since 2008, White House often vigil: “What Is Islam?” “What Is Terrorism?”

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