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My name is Zayn Al-Abideen bin Gregory. In brief, I’m an American born in Michigan and raised mostly in Detroit. I converted to Islam in 1992 at the age of 17. I married a lovely Malaysian woman in 1997. I have a couple of college degrees that may or may not pay for themselves one day. By day, I teach young people to plant flowers. Sometimes, I plant a few myself. As of June 2009 I’ve been living in Kuching, Sarawak for six years with our small army of 6, soon to be 7, children.

The story of my conversion is not terribly useful to others, so I haven’t written about it. I flatter myself immensely to imagine that it was something like Christopher Khalil Moore’s but with less rock’n'roll, and something like Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller’s but with less staggering intellectual power. Read those instead.

That’s the short version. I’ve posted other things about myself mostly from pure nostalgia: those are presented in the About Me Category. You’re welcome to have a look around.

I can be reached via email at
bingregory |*|at|*| gmail |*|dot|*| com .

Feel free to drop a line.

Those looking for the Mawlid Barzanji book can download it here.

6 Comments »

Mohammed Wafula Issa said:

As-salaam aleikum.
I am a Kenyan Muslim.
I have been unable to enter abunashaiykh website leave alone download mawlid barzanji which I do seriously need. Please email it to me in MP3 and/or pdf file form. I will highly appreciate it.
Ma’a salaam
Your brother in Islam
Mohammed W Issa

# 26 July 2009 at 5:02 pm

Mohd Aizuddin said:

Assalamualaikum,

I just thought your blog is amazing. I would like to share the link with my friends, if you don’t mind. Some great stories to be read.
Salam.

# 28 August 2009 at 3:14 pm

bingregory (author) said:

wa alaykum salam. Thanks for the kind words, and of course you can share with anyone.

# 29 August 2009 at 12:10 pm

GeorgeRic said:

Your Collegiate experience in America is not likely to encourage a respect for God. The Prophet, (peace be upon him), taught the love of God as best he could. God is so much greater. Now men understand contiguous dimensional worlds, which explain where God lives, how God created mankind to share Himself with us, and how His immense Love lets God express Himself as Triune. ‘Techie Worlds’ (available at Amazon.com) will give you an understanding of the contiguous geometry that explains where Heaven is. It shows that impossible things Jesus the Anointed One promised are mechanically possible and very logical in the higher spiritual worlds. Such is God’s love, that shares Himself with us, and teaches us to love one another. Read ‘Techie Worlds’ and become a true lover of God and of all his people.
GeorgeRic

# 8 December 2009 at 5:48 am

noreen qadir said:

Assalamualaikum,

I didn’t find the translation. Maybe it has been taken down? Would appreciate a copy. JazakAllah Khair.

# 25 February 2010 at 2:41 am

Shamshu Dean said:

As Sallam Wa Alykum,

Nice story. Br. if you will be kind enough to email me the Moulood I will really appreciate. May bless you in the bless month.

Jazaak Allah

# 26 February 2010 at 5:57 am

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Agripleasure # -
An article about Three Roods Farm by Garrison Benson.

When Dr. Greg uses the verb "observe" (which is often), he means a willful action, not a passively received effect. Once, for instance, we delivered a cartload of dead leaves to the adolescent chickens, to "stimulate their instincts," and Dr. Greg suggested that we observe them. We sat in silence for ten minutes (that’s a third of a TV show, for most of us) watching the chickens stand still and nervously eye the leaves. "Well," he said eventually, "We can come back later."
Rebel Sell: Why the Culture Can't be Jammed # -
Interesting critique of consumerism, counter-culture and the culture-jamming movement:

So here we have the paradox of anti-consumerism. The major remedy of the consumer society which has been adopted almost without question by the Left and by the radicals more generally has been one of the most powerful forces driving consumer capitalism. The Adbusters sneaker is just the latest and most extraordinary example. This is also why counter-cultural rebellion is not a threat to the system, but rather has become the system.[Update: link fixed]

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Vaguely related in ways I can't fully articulate to themes in Yursil's ongoing series on Suburban Capitalist Islam.
Brass Crescent Awards # -
Eid Mubarak, Selamat Hari Raya Korban! The 6th Annual Brass Crescent Awards have been announced. Congratulations to all the winners. If you haven't subscribed yet to Islam in China, Muslimah Media Watch and Seekers Guidance, you ought to do it right now. I'm very happy to be mentioned along with Folio, Al-Miskeenah, and the Manrilla, honorable people all. Keep your eyes on TalkIslam and AltMuslim to take part in the contest next time. Thanks to everybody who voted.