As the wave of revolution continues to roll all across the Arab Middle East, the neo-Kharijite militants of Al Qaeda have been relatively silent, as political change coming about using peaceful, non-violent protest is Al Qaeda's worst nightmare Read more
Despite concerns about Sunni-Shiite tensions and the possible influence of Iran, a free and democratic Bahrain should be good news for the people of the region, the people of Saudi Arabia and even the people of United States. Read more
The upcoming congressional hearings on radicalization convened by Rep. Peter King will subject Muslim Americans to potential humiliation and undermine their extant collaboration with American law enforcement officials. Read more
As we reflect over this sad state of affairs in the Muslim-American community, we must ask ourselves: Have other communities been the subject of marginalization, threats, and suspicion? Have other communities had their houses of worship attacked? Have other communities had to fight for their rights? The answer is an unequivocal yes. Read more
Some allege that the increasing prevalance of halal foods in the West is a campaign to implement sharia law by stealth. But in reality, its an example of the kind of integration that everyone has been dreaming of. Read more
Amidst all the euphoria about Egypt's peaceful revolution, the news of CBS news reporter Lara Logan being sexually assaulted fell like a ton of bricks. The people of Egypt, especially its youth, have been such an inspiration that any hint of deviant behavior understandably elicits gasps and should provoke soul searching. Read more
Expect instead debate about the Brotherhood to ignite in coming years as Egypt stumbles from one military tyranny to who-knows-what. This makes two recently published books on the Brotherhood especially useful. Read more
The new film "Mooz-lum," by writer/director Qasim Basir, might seem preachy at times, but the only message it seems to preach is that through embracing our common humanity, struggling through our own hopes, fears, strengths, and wounds, redemption is always possible. Read more
When dictators, whether secular or religious, coercively rule a nation, mass revolt becomes the only means to pursue needed reform. As our own history demonstrates, there is a way to seek reform without paralyzing the economy or starting a civil war. It is called democracy. Read more
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A changing Middle East: Leaving Saladin behind
Young people across the Middle East rewrite the Arab narrative focusing on the future, embracing a new wave of interfaith cooperation and civic engagement along the way Read more