Barack Obama and others may have hoped that Iranian leaders were ready to “unclench their fists,” but few leaders are ever ready to do that. Instead, the world must wait and see which of the competing sides of the Iranian government gets their way. Read more
A controversial plan involving the multinational construction firm Atkins to expand the Grand Mosque in Mecca has been leaked, showing a massive new radial structure accommodating up to 3 million people. Prepare to rejoice - or recoil in horror. Read more
In the relationship between American Muslims and law enforcement, the fear and distrust seeded by anti-terror tactics impedes useful political conversation. It unfairly handicaps community efforts to mobilize in a local and national political voice. And it does not make anyone safer. Read more
Muslim writers everywhere! We speak about the new wave of Western Muslim literature and interview two authors with recently released books. Our own Irfan Yusuf talks about his memoir, Once Were Radicals and Reza Aslan tells us more about his second book, How to Win a Cosmic War Read more
The Muslim Voices Festival, a unique 10-day art and music festival featuring Muslim artists from around the world, brings a unique form of cultural exchange to New York City this week - starting with the celebrated Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour Read more
For two recent crimes, a Muslim, Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad, is charged with terrorism and murder. In a similar case, a Christian, Scott Roeder, is charged with murder but not terrorism. Yet, there are ample indications that both sought to influence government policy. Read more
Editor-in-chief Shahed Amanullah discusses the ramifications of Barack Obama's speech in Cairo on CNN along with fellow Muslim Americans Nura Sedique and Dr. Farah Khan on Thursday, June 4th. Read more
For all the ensuing media chatter on the necessity of following his beautiful words with beautiful deeds, President Obama deserves credit for his overtures to Muslims around the world in his groundbreaking speech in Cairo. Read more
With a groundbreaking speech in the Egyptian capital and seat of Islamic learning, President Barack Obama makes a break from past dialogues with Muslims around the world. For both sides, now comes the hard part. Read more
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Iran Elections: Repressive Islamic rule loses its lustre
Iranian Muslim youth aren't the only ones disillusioned with theocratic politics. Many young Muslims in the West like myself, once attracted to political Islam, have now become disillusioned by it. At the same time, we feel disenchanted with Western attempts to manipulate it, then demonise it when it suits. Read more