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Quick question for my NOI, 5%, and any other black Muslims, in particular:
Are there any doctrinal or generally accepted teachings or conventions on the use of the N-word in your faith? I know that Dave Chappelle is a case study in contradictions as far as his faith, and he's quite clear on that; but I was surprised when I saw Lupe Fiasco on campus and he used the word so freely (esp. in mixed company, but that's beside the point right now). I hadn't listened to cat since his album first dropped (and for the past week since I saw him), but I know he's a fairly devout Muslim.
I also understand that there are countless supposedly Christian rappers who do the same thing, but one could hardly call most of them devout or anything . . . I know it's my own stereotyping of Muslims as generally more committed to their faith (esp. as most black Muslims are converts) and that the faith itself is often more stringent. I really wanted to ask Mr. Fiasco (lol) during the Q&A period, but I didn't get a chance.
hail to the victors, baby.
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Are there any doctrinal or generally accepted teachings or conventions on the use of the N-word in your faith? I know that Dave Chappelle is a case study in contradictions as far as his faith, and he's quite clear on that; but I was surprised when I saw Lupe Fiasco on campus and he used the word so freely (esp. in mixed company, but that's beside the point right now). I hadn't listened to cat since his album first dropped (and for the past week since I saw him), but I know he's a fairly devout Muslim.
I also understand that there are countless supposedly Christian rappers who do the same thing, but one could hardly call most of them devout or anything . . . I know it's my own stereotyping of Muslims as generally more committed to their faith (esp. as most black Muslims are converts) and that the faith itself is often more stringent. I really wanted to ask Mr. Fiasco (lol) during the Q&A period, but I didn't get a chance.
hail to the victors, baby.
myspace last.fm flickr