Christopher Caldwell, in his new book "Reflections on the Revolution in Europe," clearly thinks that Europe cannot be the same with different people in it. But in asking the question, Caldwell confuses the diversity of peoples and the diversity of values. Read more
Some research is now comparing how US Muslims prioritize between their internal needs as a Muslim community living in a Muslim-minority country and the need to communicate their beliefs and faith with the rest of America. Read more
As long as speech is not directly connected with imminent, violent action, for those who sincerely believe that what they are preaching is part of their faith, having to curtail it for no other reason than the threat of prosecution is an infringement of their First Amendment right to the free exercise of religion. Read more
Fouad Ajami's review of Christopher Caldwell's Reflections on the Revolution in Europe in the New York Times illustrates a view of Muslim immigrants that ignores the realities of immigration to Europe and America, including his own experience. Read more
Dave Eggers’ new book, Zeitoun, explores the horror of post-Katrina New Orleans through eyes of an American Muslim family. The result is a compelling and often surprising account that, in spite of its subject matter, is far more "American" than "Muslim" Read more
It will take more than individual efforts based on idiosyncratic experiences to make a difference. It will require concentrated efforts from the educational and entertainment industries where prejudice has been institutionalized and fiction is routinely peddled as fact, and fact as fiction. Read more
When Professor Gates stepped outside of his house, he lent credibility to being belligerent in “public.” Inside his home, he was no danger to anyone except the arrogance of law enforcement responding to the call. Read more
In their first US conference, Hizb-ut-Tahrir, the global Islamic caliphate movement, claims to "project a positive image of Islam to the West and engage in dialogue with Western thinkers, policymakers and academics." Their actions, tactics, and past antics strongly belie this contention. Read more
Maha Elgenaidi, the executive director of a nonprofit community organization in Santa Clara, California, outlines her experience being detained and interrogated at US customs after a trip to Malaysia, an experience all too common for American Muslims Read more
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Society: Islamic tradition and religious pluralism
Contrary to popular perception, history reveals that Islam - as preached in the Qur’an and exemplified by the life of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions - accepts, celebrates and even encourages diversity. Read more