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As the fever for establishing a connection between AfPak and American security rises with the recent arrests of Americans in Pakistan, American Muslims must contend with the burden of increased scrutiny and a tragic political silencing. Read more
As the fever for establishing a connection between AfPak and American security rises with the recent arrests of Americans in Pakistan, American Muslims must contend with the burden of increased scrutiny and a tragic political silencing. Read more
Two contrasting examples in America's November elections show that Muslims can either overcome fear and prejudice against them to win elected office, or they can use fear and prejudice against their opponents and lose. Read more
The new IMAX film "Journey to Mecca" successfully captures the essence of Ibn Battuta's travels to the holy city of Islam: a physical journey which emulates the spiritual one in search of the divine through enlightenment and knowledge. Read more
With its recent economic setbacks, Dubai finds itself pulled towards a Westernized identity on the one hand and towards a more conservative image on the other. The city needs to define itself in a way so as to please both its citizens and its foreign population. Read more
Although the suicide bombers who attacked a Rawalpindi mosque on Friday believe they will be martyrs, that honor lies with their victims. Here, Maryam Khan Ansari tells us about 18 year-old Saad Sadiq, who was killed in the attack. Read more
A growing number of Muslims are calling for a more transparent and environmentally sound approach to the production and supply of halal meat that reflects broader issues of sustainability and environmental friendliness backed by Islamic concepts. Read more
This week's ban on minarets in Switzerland, approved by 57 percent of voters, is a sign of the increasing influence of right wing parties in Switzerland's direct democracy - despite there being only four minarets in the entire country. Read more
An enemy-centric approach to security in Pakistan, such as drone strikes, are considerd destabilising by most Pakistanis. Discontinuing them could show that the United States is acknowledging and responding to Pakistani public opinion and respecting Pakistan's territorial sovereignty. Read more
The film Inside Islam, based on the 2008 book Who Speaks for Islam?, creates an environment where dialogue among civilisations becomes inevitable. It also prompts American audiences to reconsider their perceptions of Muslims–who are often also their neighbors Read more
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Education: Teaching faith in America’s schools
Although the roots of Judaism, Christianity and Islam are briefly studied in both middle and high school curriculums across the US, the historical focus leaves students unaware of the state of current beliefs and practices, as well as commonalities, within these faith traditions. Read more