It was billed as a mainstream Muslim march against terror. But the politics behind the movement alienated many supporters (and detractors) of a hardened stance against extremism. Read more
It was billed as a mainstream Muslim march against terror. But the politics behind the movement alienated many supporters (and detractors) of a hardened stance against extremism. Read more
Muslim bashers can plot and deceive, but they cannot change the fact that American Muslims are proud citizens of this country. Read more
As I put down Martin Lings' book, I made a short prayer that God bless this man. The next day, I learned of his passing. Read more
This is a call for Muslims to stand behind women in prayer as a matter of "civil" disobedience in the face of a clear injustice, even in the face of the discomfort. Read more
Before May 5th, many asked if the Muslim community of London's East End - which had lain politically dormant for decades - could make a dent in British Elections. No longer. Read more
A new generation of Muslim believers - the ijtihackers - are using use an "open-source" approach and new technologies to resolving different approaches to ijtihad. Read more
Fat Albert said something that reminded me of a verse in the Qur'an. He said that loving someone is inherently wonderful, even if the person is not physically with you. Read more
If Ridley Scott's movie "Kingdom of Heaven" stimulates Americans' intellect then it is worth the price of a few ruffled feathers. Read more
For years, Indian Muslim men have been allowed to divorce their wives with three repeated words, the dreaded triple talaq. A new religious ruling may finally end the practice. Read more
Genocide in Rwanda: What would I have done?
Am I a Paul Rusesabagina? If I were in Paul Rusesabagina's shoes in 1994 would I have been able to do what he did? Read more