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Prosecuting a charity such as the Holy Land Foundation was nothing more than a means for the Bush administration to acquire a notch on its "get a terrorist" club. Read more
Prosecuting a charity such as the Holy Land Foundation was nothing more than a means for the Bush administration to acquire a notch on its "get a terrorist" club. Read more
A new European Muslim media network aims to bridge the divide between Muslims and non-Muslims in Europe, as well as between European Muslims themselves. The Internet, along with a better understanding of media, is making it possible. Read more
Finland's Muxlim has launched a trial version of Muxlim Pal, an online virtual world geared towards the "Muslim lifestyle." But can one attract those sympathetic to Muslims while repelling those antagonistic to them? Read more
The Catholic–Muslim forum that the Pope has now inaugurated can be a mechanism through which such misunderstandings can be avoided and where constructive engagement can take place. Read more
The Hajj was the most powerful experience I have ever had, and its sights, sounds, and smells are as fresh today as they were nearly six years ago when I performed the once-in-a-lifetime trek to Mecca. Read more
Once again, by their concrete actions, the terrorists have demonstrated not their fidelity but their sharp deviance from the letter and spirit of the Qur'an. Once again, Islamophobes and Islamists are not adversaries, but allies. Read more
Why are some Americans focusing on differences in dogma, rather than highlighting the common denominators of tolerance, knowledge, and unity? Their intent is to divide us. Read more
The Saudis have succeeded in reducing terror through dialogue and re-education of youth. In Iraq, the US won over the Iraqis who had joined Al Qaeda through dialogue and political and monetary incentives. Why can't the same creative approach be brought to South Asia? Read more
I am a Muslim parent who wants his children to learn about Christianity in public school. I want my children to know about the significance of Christmas, Easter and Lent. Why? It will make them better Americans. Read more
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Foreign Policy: Why diplomacy and sanctions don’t mix
The definition of leverage in the Bush administration was one's ability to get something for nothing. That approach has clearly failed; it does not characterise negotiations, but rather ultimatums and threats. Read more