Continuing our ten-year-old tradition, we take a look back at the news stories of 2011 and pick out the ones that give us reason to reflect, to hope, and to believe in better days ahead. [Read more...]
Afghan women: Pawns of war and peace
October 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Unless the international community recognizes its responsibility to fulfill its commitments to Afghan women, marginalization and banishment will once again reappear. [Read more...]
CAP report on Islamophobia: Fighting the defamation of Muslim Americans
August 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This report exposes these alleged “patriots” for what they really are: the primary motivators of fear and bigotry in an economically uncertain and politically volatile climate which urgently needs less hate, division and fear mongering. [Read more...]
British Muslims: Contributing more than you might think
July 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When British Muslims are able to work collaboratively on projects that benefit the larger community with like-minded youth together across faith lines, it gives them a chance to explore their abilities, interpersonal skills and dynamism. And many of those go on to become role models for others. [Read more...]
Middle East: Palestine’s unity agreement is a golden opportunity for all
June 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Much of the world has rightly welcomed a unity agreement between competing Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas. It is now up to the hardliners within Hamas and Israel’s ruling Likud party to drop their rejectionist stances on a two-state solution based on the pre-1967 borders. [Read more...]
Islamic charities: Building donor confidence through transparency
May 30, 2011 by 1 Comment
Through appropriate planning and disclosure on behalf of organizations, and investigation and research on behalf of donors, Muslim charities can set an example of good governance. [Read more...]
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