These guys aren’t your stereotypical Animal House frat boys.
Alif Laam Meem is this country’s first Muslim fraternity, according to First Post.
Earlier this year the group from the University of Texas generated some buzz when they marched against domestic violence.
“It’s difficult to have this conversation when we’re constantly telling people what Islam isn’t instead of what it is–due to pre-emptive attacks with hidden agendas. I think it’s time to calm down and have intelligent, open-minded conversations if we want to make any progress. We’re taking what’s good from the fraternity model and leaving what’s bad,” said Ali Mahmoud, the president of the fraternity.
But some have openly questioned whether a fraternity is a good way to get that point across, given the reputation of fraternities as places to party and have a good time.
That seems to run counter to Islamic belief.
You can read more about that debate in First Post.
Are you Muslim American? If so, is this a good way to integrate Muslims into American society and to gain acceptance outside the community?
