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The difficulties found in the Muslim community today remind me of the hadith that foretells when keeping one's faith would be like holding hot coals. Read more
The difficulties found in the Muslim community today remind me of the hadith that foretells when keeping one's faith would be like holding hot coals. Read more
"Murder in Amsterdam" is a thought-provoking account of the assassination of Theo Van Gogh that makes readers question politically tainted Enlightenment values. Read more
While it is clear that voters have rejected Republican hubris, crony politics and power mania, it is not obvious what they have voted for, except change. Read more
The story of American Islam, while complex, offers beneficial - and cautionary - lessons for Muslim communities around the world. Read more
A pattern of denied entries to the United States of Muslim scholars - with no evidence given - is exacerbating tensions caused by an already existing lack of dialogue Read more
Irfan Yusuf provides a detailed background for the controversy surrounding Australian imam Tajeddine Hilaly, whose remarks about women have caused an uproar. Read more
In light of the growing distance between Muslims and their neighbors, a new generation of Muslim artists is catering to mainstream tastes in order to build bridges. Read more
It is possible that useful information may be gleaned by using torture. Yet, much more often, the information gathered through torture is not useful at all. Read more
Alia Ansari's story impressed on me the truth embodied in the words of a poet who said, "Be yourself beautiful, and you will find the world full of beauty." Read more
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Muslim Leadership: Wanted: Bold Muslim voices
We don't need more Muslim organizations - there are plenty of these already. Better than this would be the promotion of our own independent voices. Read more