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The New Yorker's Seymour Hersh is a busy man. But he has some convincing opinions about Iraq, Iran, and the "Re-direction." Correspondent Wajahat Ali tracks Hersh down, corners him, and drags out an interview. Read more
The New Yorker's Seymour Hersh is a busy man. But he has some convincing opinions about Iraq, Iran, and the "Re-direction." Correspondent Wajahat Ali tracks Hersh down, corners him, and drags out an interview. Read more
Native Deen are a talented group of American Muslim artists. But a few songs on their most recent album highlight a victim mentality that is ultimately counterproductive. Read more
While Democratic presidential candidates use language that reflects the complexity of global terrorism, Republican presidential candidates resort to overt scare tactics in an effort to garnish the vote. Read more
It's time we realized that passing off Arab culture as authoritatively Islamic is inaccurate, exclusionary, and disrespectful of other Muslims' cultures. Read more
Muslim writer and commentator Ziauddin Sardar begins blogging the Qur'an this week, offering an opportunity to experience a balanced and inspiring interpretation of the holy book. Read more
No one wants to feel ashamed of where he or she is from. It should be a matter of pride to utter the word Pakistan and not feel your insides cringe. Read more
When the whispers of Barack Obama's Muslim heritage first surfaced, Obama remained almost completely silent. When the whispers emerge once more, this opportunity should not be lost again. Read more
Contributor Andrea Useem interviews author Asma Mobin-Uddin, who's latest children's book The Best Eid Ever helped a new generation of young Muslims enjoy Eid in 2007. Read more
Is Pakistan's nuclear arsenal really able to fall into the hands of al-Qaida? To find out, we speak to Adrian Levy, author of "Deception: Pakistan, the United States, and the Secret Trade in Nuclear Weapons." Read more
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Sunni-Shia relations: Friction in context
Common sense says that Shii scholars make clear their rejection of the offshoot ideas ascribed to them and that Sunni scholars should not get hooked on historical debates. Read more