Debbie, thanks for checking up on this low-life creep. I don’t think he really loves his country. And I wouldn’t want Farouk Shami to become Governor of Texas in our lifetime!

NormanF on October 13, 2009 at 4:36 pm

My wife is going to be PO’d when I tell her she can’t buy this product!!! But then again she comes from the largest muslim country in the world and saw first hand what these creeps do to the populace, so she will probably throw it out and find something else.

Thanks for the tip and great article Debbie!

Yeah Right on October 13, 2009 at 4:58 pm

Another day another traitor! Hangem or get him out of our country, enough is enough no more bloody pandering to these savages!

Drakken on October 13, 2009 at 5:32 pm

I say let’s build that wall and put Farouk and and his mussie friends on the other side…a catapult should do nicely.

theShadow on October 13, 2009 at 5:57 pm

It is amazing that someone like that can get as far as he has.

sorrow01 on October 13, 2009 at 7:50 pm

Debbie…I live here and we are very aware of Mr. Farouk. His family has made a fortune and all of them live quite ostentatiously. Thanks for the tip.

Keith in Houston on October 13, 2009 at 9:59 pm

Deb, this is good information you’re putting out, because I nearly bought one of these products.

Anything a low-life palestinian puts out on the market isn’t worthy of buying.

They are animals. I hate all of them and I would like to see them physically and forcefully removed from their settlements.

Steve Harkonnen on October 13, 2009 at 10:28 pm

Debbie – please keep exposing these muslim swine for what they are!!!!when the hell are people going to wake up and realize that ISLAM (muslims) has only one agenda and that is complete control of this world!! I highly recommend people read CRAIG WINNS…PROPHET OF DOOM…prophetofdoom.com…

BIG IRISH on October 13, 2009 at 10:51 pm

Good article. How ironic that a people famous for their lack of hygiene, among other more horrible things, would spawn this guy selling soap products.

Joe on October 14, 2009 at 12:08 am

I just googled this guy. Up came a link to a Facebook entry
http://www.facebook.com/people/Farouk-Shami/1157501238

Under “Farouk Shami is a fan of”, under Politicians is this outstanding citizen of the UK:

George Galloway MP

I_AM_ME on October 14, 2009 at 9:49 am

Of all the states one would think that Texas would have the sense to see this sleazebag for what he is. Please prove me right Texas!

Dont Tread On Me on October 14, 2009 at 11:17 am

If Shami likes the Mexican labor and market so much, why doesn’t he just move to Mexico? Tell him to make all his products in Mexico and sell them in Mexico. Oh yeah, he wants those American consumers to build his empire at the same time funding Palestinian groups to destroy America and Israel.

CaliforniaScreaming on October 14, 2009 at 1:35 pm

Never happen, not in Texas.
Besides, Texas’ favorite Jewish Cowboy, Kinky Friedman is going to get the Democratic nomination for Governor.

Brian on October 14, 2009 at 6:27 pm

a good reason to be bald

Noah David Simon on October 15, 2009 at 10:12 am

Charity and education – enemies of conservatism. Hilarious… although unintentionally, I’m sure.

Ramalamadingdong on October 15, 2009 at 1:28 pm

sounds like mr farouk is an anti semitic jew killer enabler …NOTHING “”””PALESTINIAN”””””” about this MUSLIM CAVE DWELLER

shmujew on October 16, 2009 at 1:32 pm

Hi
Iam sick of muslims and islam time to crush them.
We need to show muslims what we will do to them
if they ever try any thing again.

Tom on October 27, 2009 at 1:21 am

What is jihad

First, we would like to start with stating that Islam does not call for violence; rather it abhors all forms of violence and terrorism, whether against Muslims or non-Muslims. Islam, moreover, calls for peace, cooperation, and maintaining justice, and provides for the happiness and welfare of humanity as a whole. This fact is declared in the Qur’an when Allah says: (Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and liberality to kith and kin, and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He instructs you, that ye may receive admonition.) (An-Nahl 16: 90)

Jihad is one of the words that have been misused due to misunderstanding its true meaning. The word “Jihad” is derived from the Arabic word “Jahd” which means fatigue or the word “Juhd” which means effort. A Mujahid is he who strives in the Cause of Allah and exerts efforts which makes him feel fatigued. The word “Jihad” means exerting effort to achieve a desired thing or prevent an undesired one. In other words, it is an effort that aims at bringing about benefit or preventing harm.

Jihad can be observed through any means and in any field whether material or moral. Among the types of Jihad are struggling against one’s desires, the accursed Satan, poverty, illiteracy, disease, and fighting all evil forces in the world.

There are many religious texts that refer to these types of Jihad. Among the forms of Jihad is defending life, property or honor. Those who die while engaging in Jihad are considered to be martyrs, as confirmed by Hadith. Jihad is also done to avert aggression on home countries and on all that is held sacred, or in order to face those who try to hinder the march of the call of truth.

In Islamic Shari`ah, Jihad in the Cause of Allah means fighting in order to make the Word of Allah most high, and the means for doing so is taking up arms in addition to preparation, financing and planning strategies. A large number of people are supposed to take part in Jihad including farmers, craftsmen, traders, doctors, engineers, workers, security men, preachers, writers and all those who directly or indirectly participate in the battle.

This type of Jihad was a major concern of Muslims in the beginning of the formation of the Islamic community, and a lot of verses of the Glorious Qur’an and the Hadith advocated and encouraged it. Almighty Allah says: (March forth, whether you are light (being healthy, young and wealthy) or heavy (being ill, old and poor) and strive with your wealth and your lives in the Cause of Allah.) (At-Tawbah 9: 41) Jihad is considered an individual duty (Fard `Ein), on all Muslims who are capable and fit to fight, in the event of being invaded by the enemy, and is considered a collective duty (Fard Kifayah) in the event of not being invaded. However, if the Imam (leader) calls to Jihad, people must respond to his call. This is evident from Allah’s Saying, (O you who believe! What is the matter with you, that when you are asked to march forth in the Cause of Allah (i.e. Jihad) you cling heavily on the earth?) (At-Tawbah 9: 38), and the Hadith narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim, “When you are called to Jihad, then go forth.”

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learn quran online on October 28, 2009 at 8:48 pm

This story and the comments posted here are disturbing. One talks of how Mr. Shami has done all of these things but I am sure none of the people commenting before me have meet this gentleman and american. Ignorance loves company and as a student of Journalism you really miss the mark on your reporting. In addition to leave up post that threatin an innocent man because of were he was born and his religion. Look at all of the crazy things done in the name of christianity. “Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.”

Stop the Hate on November 8, 2009 at 4:31 am

alot of racist comments i’ve been read above,i think there is misunderstand about islam,US Leaders and Israel use the Jihad word as Scarecrow for the regular people who only received the news from the Tv and newspapers and dont even use their minds to think or rethink about it.
Islam is invite people to peace even in arabic the word “Islam” means Peace but Some maniacs like Osama bin Laden and others who uses Islam to acheive goals that is very far from Islam core.
and to the one who call the Palestinian as Animals you should know that those people are under Occupation for 60 years and Israel with their Huge Multimedia resources around the world used to smear them and Depicting Israel as a victim,Palestinians are very high education people ranked in the fifth place in the world in number of university graduation ratio

Kamal on November 9, 2009 at 3:57 am

Can’t believe this…. my reply to this article has been deleted. Thanks for nothing Debbie. You have furthered my original statements that you push your own adgenda of hate-fuelling.

Farouk Fan on November 9, 2009 at 9:16 am

I love how people like to hear only what they want to… so bc he wants to help rebuild Palestine FOR THE BETTER GOOD of its people, he’s supporting terrorism? Cuz that’s basically what you are saying… Why can’t people would open up a bit and see that not everyone in the middle east are bad people. We have horrible people like that living here in the US and you (and others) that talk like this are no better than the actual terrorists. Shame on you.

And the ‘farouksystems.com’ link OBVIOUSLY doesn’t go to FAROUK.COM, the video link doesn’t work (with the interview) and both articles are non-hateful. So where you’re getting that he’s VERY ANTI-ISRAELI… I don’t see it. I see that he’s upset that no one can get along and that it IS unfair how things are over there right now. You seem to like to twist words around and make him sound like a horrible person. ‘Man, he’s so bad, he wants to rebuild and help out his homeland… he’s gotta be a terrorist bc it’s PALESTINE!’ Please…

And this is a direct quote from the Houston Chronicle:
“Instead of building walls to separate the two peoples, let us build joint ventures to compete in the world market. A better world is within reach if we all join to demand that all the people living on the same land – Jewish Israelis, Christian Palestinians, Muslim Palestinians and everyone else – enjoy equal rights, just as we do in America.”

How is that ANTI-Israeli? I don’t understand…

As for everyone that has nothing but negative things to say about this, have you even read her ‘sources’? Have you taken a look in the mirror? If I spoke the way any of you did, I would be ashamed of myself and I would consider myself a terrorist just for saying those things.

I’m really hoping you are just some random blogger, bc if you’re attempting to be an actual journalist, you should really cross check your resources and open your mind a bit, and your interpretation from your sources is terrible. Try the National Enquirer. I’m sure they’d love you there.

OPENminded on November 9, 2009 at 1:40 pm

He is going nowhere in that sportscoat!

Aaron on November 13, 2009 at 2:31 pm

This is a real eye opener. Thank you for writing this post. This man doesn’t have a chance in Texas. I live a couple of miles from him and didn’t know much about him. We can not let our guard down. The Muslim community is using any means it can to infiltrate all aspects of American society. That “can’t we just all get along” is a bunch of crap. Wake Up America or we’ll be the next Great Britian!

Joy on November 21, 2009 at 11:11 am

oh geez… you all need to research more than just read someone’s opinion on a blog. this woman has NO idea what she is saying. she’s an idiot. you hear the word muslim and freak out, or iraeli and blow a gasket… there’s more to all of this, muslim, israeli, palestinian, etc, than what this woman says and getting your ‘valuble’ info from her or fox news proves how stupid all of this is…

the media is to blame for your stupidity…

OPENminded on November 22, 2009 at 3:54 pm

Funny how you will not post what all the entries that are posted on here. Like that you are not even in Texas you are in Michagan. I know times are tough there and I feel for all who are unemployed that is why it is great to have someone like Farouk Shami making sure Texas has jobs return. 1,200 already added and more to come. He is employing Americans because he is an American and realizes how important jobs are here. As Governor of my state Texas he will create more jobs. Read the constitution and the Bill of Rights. He is a better American then a lot of people who where born here but do nothing for their fellow man. Debbie how many jobs have you created for your state of Michigan? …….

Stop the Hate on November 23, 2009 at 4:56 pm

We hear of the good Muslims and maybe Mr. Farouk is one of them. But we do not hear from the “good Muslims” when one of them bombs a market place full of inocent men, women and children, hijacks an airline, or threatens to distroy our cities. When they are ofended by cartoons or pizza toppings we see true passion from them and too often murder and mayhem. But we see no protest when these jihadists go on yet another murderous rampage.
These people, yes even the “good” ones, abuse our system and refuse to integrate into American socity. If you belonged to an organization, say a quilters association, or a wood working club and suddenly a significant minority of the membership started robbing banks, killing guards and patrons, would you not insist the organization revoke the offenders membership and denounce them publically. Failing that would you not leave the organization even if you continued quilting or working with wood in the privacy of your own home.
Texas is a great big earth moving machine and I am not about to hand Mr. Farouk the keys. We should round them all up and export them. No this is not racist, it is self defence. Let them clean up Islam, the stonings, the “honor killings,” and all their blessed traditions. Let them clean it up over there. Once this is done and they demonstrate a willingness to practice their faith in a way which dosen’t prevent us from practicing ours, say like decapitating us or killing us as children in our schools, them maybe we will let them slowly back in. For now, I am done with them.

Terrell on December 5, 2009 at 2:49 am

I would love to know where you got your twisted information and how you have interpreted Farouk’s story into what you have? He is a great, honest, hard working American Citizen and I can personally guarantee that he has no ties or affiliation with any terrorist group nor does he denounce Israel in any way. He is a man of peace and wishes only for peace in the Middle East. I have know Farouk since the age of 5 and I am 35 now. You have tried to deface someone who is trying to make a difference in the relationship between the Israelis and Palestinians. He only wishes to build an understanding between the people of both territories so that they may better understand each other and each culture. The donation of the money to the Sheikh Mohammad Shami Foundation is a legitimate foundation. Sheikh Mohammad Shami was Farouks father who has passed and really made an effort in his lifetime to help create an education system for his countrymen. Sheikh Mohammad Shami was well respected by both the Israelis and the Palestinians for his efforts. Is that a crime or an act of honor? We are all entitled to an education. For Farouk to donate to this foundation is to help his fathers dreams of giving all Palestinians a chance for a solid education. You really should be ashamed of your self and should do your homework before writing such nonsense.

It is your right to not believe in what he believes as an American Politician but you have no right or proof that can back you on saying the he supports anything but peace in the Middle East. If you do, show me the money!

Yes he has brought the production of the CHI products back to America. How can you even try to make it a bad situation? If your products that you spent your life creating to give your fellow hair stylist a safer and better work environment was being counterfeited, wouldn’t you want to take your market back and stop the culprits from putting out fake product that you had no quality control over? I think any American inventor would do the same. And why should the Asian counterfeiters make money off of the CHI brand? And what evidence do you have to support that the money from CHI goes to terrorist groups? Please show me the proof.

My mother has also been to the region with Farouk on several occasions and has seen him treated at border security check points just as he has described. If someone tried to tell you that you didn’t have rights to travel from one state to the next because you were not from that state, how would you feel? Would you let it be known? Or if you were hassled and made to feel miserable because of your last name? How would you feel? My mother and my family are white, catholic Americans and have spent thousands of days with Farouk and he has treated us as well as anyone else in his path as family and is one of the most loving and giving men I have ever meet in my life. Farouk loves all walks of life and would not wish harm on any human being, nor would he ever support any malicious radical group. Get your facts straight.

And for those of you who have made negative comments and made your assumptions on what Debbie has said, please do your homework for your self. This is nothing more than racism at its best.

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Joshua on December 8, 2009 at 8:44 am

I would like to know if you are aware that Farouk donated a considerable contribution to Kinky Freidmen’s campaign during the last Texas Gubernatorial race? I would also like to know if you are aware that Farouk and Kinky have a business together making olive oil and selling it, using the profits to promote peace between Israel and Palestine? BTW Kinky is Jewish for those of you who are unaware. If Farouk is anti Israel why would he support and friend Kinky?

Joshua on December 8, 2009 at 9:19 am

Im not sure why my post keeps getting deleted. Do you not want them to hear the truth? Farouk and Kinky Friedman have a business together selling olive oil and use the profits to promote peace between Israel and Palestine. Also Farouk donated a considerable amount to Kinky’s campaign during the last Texas Gubernatorial race. Kinky is Jewish. If Farouk is so anti Israel why would he be such good friends with Kinky?

Joshua on December 8, 2009 at 9:25 am

Wow now its magically back up. Hmmm.

Joshua on December 8, 2009 at 9:26 am

How bout you just take this post off until you have sufficient solid evidence of this?

Joshua on December 8, 2009 at 10:55 am

Debbie is a radical trashy sleaze. You are a racist. I would never denounce anyone for their background or religion. Its people like scum sucking Debbie that create hate. Do your homework wacko. Hey Debbie why haven’t you responded to my emails or post? Huh? You dont have any proof of what your article says about Farouk do you? If you do show us the money? Come on Debbie I dare you. Because you are Jewish and hate all Muslims and want to deface anyone of that faith makes you just a low as any member of any terrorist group out there. I am a Christian and I do not hate anyone or make stories up about them because of where they are from or what religion they are. You should really reconsider this story until you have viable proof to back it up.

Joshua on December 11, 2009 at 7:49 am

omg u r such a stupid blonde i dont think any of that s**t u wrote is right this man is great he has been living here forever ago and is an american just like u and me and wants to make a difference in texas and i will be voting for him!!! so kiss my ass

Miriam Radwan (that’s the name on your e-mail): Nice grammar and punctuation, as well as classy language (which I had to edit by posting an asterisk. Yes, you’re as “American” and pro-jihadist as he is. DS

Sara on December 14, 2009 at 3:09 pm

It is people like Joshua turning our country to the enemy! Joshua how much are making out of this? do you work for this man? It is time to come clean… Lisa

Lisa on December 15, 2009 at 3:02 pm

Deport Joshua

Paula on December 20, 2009 at 3:33 pm

Why did the Muslim appear to support Kinky Friedman? Their M.O. is make peace till you can make war with your enemies. And lies are most acceptable especially when advancing on the enemy. Who is the enemy? Anyone not Muslim, anyone who will not convert to Islam, and anyone who obeys the God of Avraham, Isaac (not Ishmael), and Jacob. -the chosen lineage.

Paula on December 20, 2009 at 9:34 pm

Interesting post, Debbie. Thanks for it. I linked to it. I would point out that the “interview” in the Chron is actually a guest column Shami apparently wrote himself. His one-sided views and implication that settlers are stealing water to fill their swimming pools speaks to his bias. But the YouTube clip has no obvious Israel hatred in it. He has no chance at election, of course. Indeed the Texas Democrats may not even nominate him. His ads have gotten him attention so far but they don’t include him speaking, probably because his English is so poor.

Dick Stanley on December 27, 2009 at 1:23 am

He’s just one of those muslims who are biding their time and waiting for a peaceful takeover of America and then …wham!.. they’ll let us have it. I believe most muslims think that way. And those who aren’t end up raising angry American children who want to get back to their roots–the real islam.

Janis on December 30, 2009 at 10:25 am

I am amazed at how you have not been sued for slander for the stuff you post Debbie………….you are a person who breeds hate………I know Farouk ……..and he is none of the things you accuse him of being…where are you fed this mis information???? you are quite delusional and in need of medication

michelle on January 7, 2010 at 8:35 pm

DEBBIE SCHLUSSEL: Conservative political commentator, radio talk show host, columnist, and attorney … so you everything bad in America … I am neither catholic nor white and not going to pretend to be one, I am American Muslim and proud to be both. People like you are the posters Osama Bin Laden uses to recruit his militia. I don’t like Israel, actually I hate Israel but many of my friends are Jews. I love America and don’t need to eat your kosher to be a real American. Farouk Shami and people like him earned it by hard working.
But still I would like to thank you for mentioning he is (Palestinian) and maybe was born in Palestine before Israel even exists. That was a nice reminder from you that once upon a time there was a country called Palestine …

Sami on January 21, 2010 at 11:50 pm

palestine was the name that the Roman Empire imposed on the Land of Israel when they had crushed the Bar Kokhba Jewish revolt [circa 131-135] in Israel. Arabs forces joined the Roman imperial forces in order to defeat the Jews. The Romans had traditionally called the country Judea. That is, Province of Judea.

The Arabs traditionally did not call the country “palestine” which was merely one of several Western names for the country before the League of Nations officially called in “palestine” in 1922. This warmonger Shami wants to start a war over Jerusalem when he says: Jerusalem is Ours. Actually, the Muslims have been a MINORITY in Jerusalem for at least 200 years, while Jews and Christians together were the majority. Jews became an absolute majority in Jerusalem by the 1853 are still the majority today, although Arab forces drove Jewish residents out of certain parts of Jerusalem, later taken over by Jordan, in 1947 and 1948. Shami is an obvious warmonger.

Eliyahu on January 23, 2010 at 4:23 pm

Today we have 58 islamic nations.Today we have one billions converts to islam from Hindus 500 millions and all these converts have no respect for ancestors religions ,converts hindus to islam wants to kill all hindus .So can we trust the muslims . wes hould not . Islam teaches them to lie and cheat when a religious book teaches one to kill ,lie and teat we are doomed. Its wake up call for all free people. They should be stopped by consitutionaly as islam teache dthem to kill unbelievers.

arish sahani on February 1, 2010 at 6:47 pm

I for one appreciate the story…and it should be a wake up call to the kiddies…because if they don’t get off their self centered butts and start shouting about this problem…they will have no one to blame but themselves.

I am doing something too…

http://www.operation-wetback.com

This dumbass has been around way too many sheep to think he would ever be elected to run Texas….TEXAS!…You might pull it off in the north where his extended goat herding raghead family is but not in Texas! He needs to go back to his herd

phaethon on February 23, 2010 at 8:17 pm

Islam is more a totalitarian ideology akin to communism than a religion. Bertrand Russell noted in his “The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism,” (London, 1920), pp. 5, 114-115:

“Bolshevism combines the characteristics of the French Revolution with those of the rise of Islam… Those who accept Bolshevism become impervious to scientific evidence, and commit intellectual suicide. Even if all the doctrines of Bolshevism were true, this would still be the case, since no unbiased examination of them is tolerated…Among religions, Bolshevism is to be reckoned with Mohammedanism [Islam] rather than with Christianity and Buddhism. Christianity and Buddhism are primarily personal religions, with mystical doctrines and a love of contemplation. Mohammedanism and Bolshevism are practical, social, unspiritual, concerned to win the empire of this world.”

Monnerot made very explicit connections between pre-modern Islamic and 20th century Communist totalitarianism. The title of his first chapter dubbed Communism as “The Twentieth Century Islam”. He elucidates these two primary shared characteristics of Islam and Communism: “conversion”—followed by subversion—from within, and the fusion of “religion” and state. But Monnerot’s brilliant, remarkably compendious analysis in chapter 1 also introduces the modern Western reader to apposite examples from Islam’s enduring Legacy of Jihad—Mahmud of Ghazni, Togrul Beg, Alp Arslan, the Fatimids of Egypt, the Shiite Persian Safavids, and even the ostensibly “pacific, benevolent” Sufis. Here are extracts from pp. 15, 18-20, of the first chapter:

“[p.15]: …There is a resemblance between the use made of Marxism by the present masters of the totalitarian world and the conversion of nomadic barbarians…such as the Turkish mercenaries Mahmud of Ghazna [Ghazni; modern Afghanistan], [and the Turcomen of Asia Minor] Togrul Beg, and Alp Arslan to the universal religion[s] of the civilization[s] they threatened, namely…Islam…Like Stalin’s Marxism, their conversion gave them the pretext for disrupting civilization from within [emphasis in original]; as converst they were able to attack in the name of the true Faith the very societies which had brought the Faith to them. In the same way the Marxist chiefs of totalitarian Russia attack Western society from within, attempting to destroy the social structure of European countries for the sake of the socialism to which these countries themselves gave birth.” From Andrew Bostom, http://j.mp/c5pKZy

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islamicnet on May 6, 2010 at 7:39 am

What a load of crap…..you are an Idiot Debbie!

MJ on May 19, 2010 at 10:44 am

ummm I just wanted to color my hair and then I found this. well… I have a book over a hundred years old(think…no technology..this plan was old! ) which shows arab muslims (yes muslims..on camels…the cartoon drawing shows them praying etc) putting americans in chains around their necks and chasing them with swords…with the help of blacks… while walking towards washington d.c….capital building and monument..dont believe it!(with sun rising from west..islams judgment day) buy the book… a few copies lie around on ebay..its called “the pilgrimage 1923” a freemason book..inside it talks about “allah” too!
I bought this old book and now I see it happening! furthermore..these enslaved americans..enslaved by the muslims and blacks on the way to washington D.C. are wearing PAJAMAS..to symbolize they were “caught unawares”
cant get any clearer than that!

wellwellwell on May 27, 2010 at 10:46 pm

says shami is a QUAKER then they said nothing.. you know why??? because he can be KILLED because his father was muslim and that makes him AUTOMATICALLY muslim amd an apostate! and they can kill him! so now its hish hush. sad very very sad!
http://jobsanger.blogspot.com/2010/01/what-is-farouk-shamis-religion.html

wellwellwell on May 27, 2010 at 10:56 pm