About the Author Robert Salaam
Welcome to The American Muslim Blog. This blog contains my expressions based on religion, politics, and social issues from the perspective of an American Muslim. I have no real intended purpose other than to express and or vent if you will my various thoughts and opinions in the context of who I am as an American Muslim.
Who knows, sometimes I may be right and sometimes I may be wrong, but most likely, I’m mostly right! 
Either way, enjoy my musings and feel free to discuss them with me if you want to.
As Salaam Alaikum
Robert Salaam
Who is Robert Salaam?
Robert Salaam is a Muslim Convert of over 6 years. He was raised as a Christian by his Grandfather who is a Pastor of over 50 years. He converted to Islam shortly after September 11, 2001 while researching Islam. He is an avid student of Religious studies currently pursuing his degree in this field with a concentration on Islamic Studies and Early Christianity.
Robert wears many hats. He’s a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served for 6 years until receiving an Honorable Discharge as a Sergeant. Throughout his military and personal careers he has served first as a Christian lay Minister and later as an Islamic lay leader.
Robert currently resides in Northern Virginia where he has worked in the US Government with many prestigious agencies. He is also the host of The American Muslim Radio Show on BlogtalkRadio, where he and his co-host discuss weekly issues facing and concerning American Muslims. Robert sits on the Board of Directors as the Chairperson of the Religious Council on the Washington Metropolitan Area group, The Progressive Muslim Network, a non-profit grassroots network of area Muslims who work toward charitable service and contributions to all Americans.
Robert works on many projects that promote societal contributions by Muslims and working toward shaping and changing the face of Islam against the onslaught of negative and false characterizations in the media in America and around the world. Robert Salaam works tirelessly to show what Islam truly represents through physical actions of charity and service to humanity regardless of religion, gender, nationality, or ethnicity.
His experience as a Marine, Government contractor, Muslim, Christian, and African American helps shape and define his experience as an American Muslim.
His passion and background guides him to open up dialog in both religion and politics. Committed to peace and common understanding Robert works to help bridge divides. Hailing from Jersey City, NJ to Kinston, NC and everywhere in between, Robert has a lot to share and is dedicated to sharing it to all who will listen.
For general chat or in-depth discussion feel free to contact Robert as he has an open door policy, no question or comment will be rejected or go unanswered.
(and for the record, I wrote this, I think second or third person sounds good :) I guess I forgot to add that “Robert Salaam is also witty, comical, and not all that serious” too! )
February 12, 2007 at 10:24 am
In The Name Of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful
As salaam ‘alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh
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As salaam ‘alaykum,
Brother Robert Salaam
Under the sure shade of Allah’s Speech:
“Say: “Are those who know equal to those who know not?” It is only men of understanding who will remember (i.e. get a lesson from Allâh’s Signs and Verses” [Surat uz Zumar:9]
And
“Thus We have made you [true Muslims] a just (and the best) nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger (Muhammad PBUH) be a witness over you” [Surat ul Baqarah: 143]
We at http://www.esinislam.com are pleased to know about you.
This, therefore, is to invite you to become of our volunteer regular articles contributors who post their writings on Islam, Muslim Affairs, and Literatures regularly to our website http://www.esinislam.com
“Successful indeed are the believers: Who are humble in their prayers. And who shun vain conversation. And who are payers of the poor-due. And who guard their modesty…” Q23:1-6.
The Prophet (s.a.w.) said: “The world is cursed, and cursed is all what is in it except with worship and remembrance of Allah (s.w.t.), and except he who upholds to the worship of Allah (s.w.t.) and His remembrance or he who teaches about Allah (s.w.t.) or he who learns about Allah (s.w.t.).” [Reported at Tirmidhiy & Ibn Majah (declared Hasan by at Tirmidhiy)].
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Thus, I suggest you feel free to contact me if you may want to engage me in a further brotherly contact regarding your writings etc. contributions.
We look forward to your availing the entire Ummah via our website as well as your articles posted to us.
May I congratulate you for Al Basirah endowed upon you! May Almighty Allah continue to guide you and ourselves.
Ma’ as salaam
March 1, 2007 at 8:16 pm
Robert good luck tonighti’m going to tune in if I can and call as well ..don’t worry I won’t pull your chain too hard. Take care friend best wishes and success. W.A.S. Tawodi
April 6, 2007 at 2:53 pm
Salaam!
Nice blog. Looks like ours! heh.
Care to exchange links? Maybe you can add us in your “Ummah” list, since even though we’re apostates of Islam, we’re still part of the Muslim people.
http://towelianism.wordpress.com/
We’ll add you in return.
And I know most Muslims are suspicious of apostates. But feel free to read through our manifesto:
http://towelianism.wordpress.com/manifesto
So that you can see exactly where we’re coming from and what we want to do.
We also support Irshad Manji’s project Ijtihad.
April 6, 2007 at 4:47 pm
As salaamu alaikum Robert,
I hope this finds you well, by Allah’s grace. Although I think we’ve passed each other at Sidi Hakim Abdullah’s blog, I don’t think we’ve met as such. Ma sha Allah! You’ve got a nice blog here, and I look forward to exploring it more fully, insha Allah.
One question: how do you access the radio station you refer to?
Ma’as salama,
Abdur Rahman
April 6, 2007 at 5:36 pm
Thanks for the kind words, I truly appreciate your thoughts and prayers on this journey in which I’m embarked. Feel free to read, discuss, email, or call in on my show whenever you want. Also, feel free to link with me and I will do the same, let’s link our ideas around the globe.
August 28, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Hi, I have several blogs out in cyberspace, they are on the subject of radical Islam. On one of my blogs I have a bigot, who paints all of Islam with the same brush. I am planning on doing a series of posts on Islamophobia. I was given your blog address as a starting point to pick up some tips.
I am a Christian, not a Muslim, but I have no problem with Muslims. My goal is to inform all about radical Islam. In that process, I want my readers to understand that when you are a bigot, you are no different than the radicals because they are bigots too.
I would be interested in any info and websites you could email me which is simular to yours so I can show that all Muslims are not terrorists or agree with the terrorists ideology. Also, any articles that you think I should quote from.
Thanks for your help in this matter.
August 29, 2007 at 10:20 am
There are various blogs in my blogroll “Ummah” each of these Muslims share similar if not the same views as i do. There are many good articles on http://www.islamicity.com . I hope that helps.
August 29, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Thank you I’m sure it will.
Between you and another friend who gave me your website address in the first place, among others. I’m sure I can add a lot of links and information for those with an open mind. Unfortunatly there are many who will never be convinced. 
You can check out one of my many blogs here; http://eaglespearlsofwisdom.wordpress.com/ I will add you to my blog roll. 
August 29, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Also, I am not computer literate,
could you give me the information on how I can post the “Muslims reject terrorism” seal on the upper right corner of your blog?? Your dashboard should show my email, you can send the instructions there if you like. Thanks again 
August 29, 2007 at 2:57 pm
Eagle and all those interested, the code for the “Muslims against Terrorism” is:
Paste this in a text widget and it will show up and take you to http://www.theamericanmuslim.org
December 25, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Salaams Robert,
I came across your website - really like your position statements - why can’t everyone be as succinct & make as much sense as you do?? Please check out our new book ‘The American Muslim Teenager’s Handbook’ http://www.theamth.com - our small attempt to add to the dialogue about Islam from an upbeat, positive perspective.
Take care,
Dilara
April 22, 2008 at 12:40 am
Assalamu Alaikum
I happened by your blog accidentally and found my own blog on your blogroll. SubhanAllah. This is a lovely site you have here and I wish you much success in the future inshaAllah. We need more brothers like you.
May 10, 2008 at 5:46 pm
your views regarding persecution of ahmadiyya jama’at in indonesia are commendable. congrats.
May 11, 2008 at 12:41 am
Assalamu’alaykum wr. wb.
Hello brother..
greeting from Indonesia
May 11, 2008 at 2:03 am
I hope you don’t mind, I added link you in my blogroll
June 1, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Assalamu alaikum, just found your blog today, I plan on spending soem time here, Inshallah, you are well.
June 2, 2008 at 10:58 am
You are in the right path, congratulation Robert Salaam.
June 9, 2008 at 12:41 pm
BismillahirRahmanriRahim
Salamu’alaykum,
It was nice to see my link on the side (Mind Body Soul), however I am a man so I believe I belong in the other section! Thanks.
June 14, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Hello Robert,
I haven’t been to your site for a while and I just wanted to comment that I love the new look, particularly the title. I like the symbol of Islam and the arm of the statue of liberty. I think it appropriately conveys the idea that Islam is not in conflict with the great ideals of the United States of America.
June 30, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Dear Robert:
Assalaamu Alaikum. I hope this email finds you well. I came across your website while doing some online research on Muslims in the U.S. military. I’m looking forward to reading your blog in the coming days.
Also, just as I was writing this note my eyes glanced over to the right column and I saw that you’ve included a link to my blog. Thanks a lot for that. I appreciate it.
Peace,
Junaid Afeef