Why are we calling for a "Day of Outrage" when our Prophet has instructed us repeatedly not to become angry? Why not a "Day of Familiarization" with the Prophet? Read more
Why are we calling for a "Day of Outrage" when our Prophet has instructed us repeatedly not to become angry? Why not a "Day of Familiarization" with the Prophet? Read more
With the US running out of domestic fish to fry, Abu Hamza's "slow martyrdom" following his UK conviction on incitement charges may soon quicken. Read more
We showed our weakness in controlling our emotions when Salman Rushdie insulted our Prophet. We have repeated the same mistake. Read more
Does one have the right to make fun of religion? Where is the line between freedom of speech and censorship? And what are appropriate responses? Read more
With worldwide protests, the divide between Western understandings of Muslim sensitivities and Western notions of free speech has been illuminated. But at what cost? Read more
Why are we so exciteable anyway? The cartoons, horrendous though they may be, need not affect a Muslim's impression of the Prophet. Read more
It is often the case that Muslims are so busy trying to return to a "golden age" that they have forgotten what exactly constituted its many virtues. Read more
What can be a more spectacular advertisement for the idea that democracy makes politicians out of terrorists than the electoral victory of Hamas in the recent Palestinian elections? Read more
A Hamas victory in Palestine may not lead to what Israelis fear nor what Hamas idealogues want, but instead a revisiting of the harsh compromises that both sides will have to accept. Read more
Hijab in Europe: Veil and a warning
The mysterious death of Norwegian politician Samira Munir is a chilling deterrent to Muslim women who speak out about the violence against women in their communities. Read more