Documentary "The Light In Her Eyes": The spiritual roots of a revolution

Last updated on: December 5, 2011 at 6:46 am By Guest Contributor

What kind of Islam will take the spotlight when the dust settles on revolution and transformation? Watching this documentary, it is clear that this question will in large part be answered by Muslim women themselves. Read more

Change in Pakistan: Coping with the so-called jihad

Last updated on: November 29, 2011 at 7:04 am By Guest Contributor

Those, like me, who value life and despise those who cling to power while ignoring the plight of their countrymen, are destined to a frustration of sorts. But the outcry of people that led to the Arab Spring gives me hope. Read more

Thanksgiving: How Muslims Have Come to Celebrate This Day

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 2:16 pm By Wajahat Ali

A manufactured controversy over halal Butterball turkeys is only the latest event in an ongoing evolution of the Muslim relationship with Thanksgiving and all things American. Read more

TV show "All-American Muslim": An all-American reality show

Last updated on: November 16, 2011 at 6:51 am By Guest Contributor

“Jersey Shore” doesn’t represent Italians in NJ, “Sister Wives” doesn’t represent all Mormons, “Kate Plus Eight” doesn’t represent all families of multiples. So why would would we expect this show to represent all American Muslims? Read more

Conflict in Somalia: A message to Al Shabaab

Last updated on: November 14, 2011 at 6:55 am By Guest Contributor

Al Shabaab militants have created misery in their native land and are trying to poison the minds of young people living in the West with their hate and misguided teachings. Who gave them the authority to speak on behalf of Islam? Read more

Hajj 2011: A Democrat’s prayer in Mecca

Last updated on: November 9, 2011 at 7:10 am By Guest Contributor

During his pilgrimage to Mecca, Mazen Asbahi takes time to offers prayers for America and remembers the untold number of Americans suffering through hard times. Read more

Eid al-Adha: Some prayers last longer than others

Last updated on: November 5, 2011 at 9:02 pm By Guest Contributor

Time and again, Abraham is asked to sacrifice like no normal person is, or could be. He is asked to abandon, or take the life of his child, and God in each case intervenes. God saves. God guides. This is what Muslims celebrate on Sunday. Read more

Afghan women: Pawns of war and peace

Last updated on: October 31, 2011 at 5:12 am By Rafia Zakaria

Unless the international community recognizes its responsibility to fulfill its commitments to Afghan women, marginalization and banishment will once again reappear. Read more

Assessing the ummah: What we can learn from Gilad Shalit

Last updated on: October 25, 2011 at 5:45 am By Hesham Hassaballa

Gilad Shalit knew that, no matter what, the entire Israeli nation had his back. Does the Muslim world have the back of its own, as its Lord had commanded it to do? Sadly, the answer is "no." Read more

TV portrayals: Cheering a Muslim as we do a murderer

Last updated on: October 20, 2011 at 5:26 am By Guest Contributor

The media don't only reflect reality; they create reality. And by focusing their energy on demonizing Muslims, we are missing an opportunity to positively influence the next generation. Read more