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As I screened my latest film, TruthSearch, at the 6th World Islamic Economic Forum, I pondered how the "Muslim" label affects an artist's ability to be creative and influence others. I was not alone. Read more
As I screened my latest film, TruthSearch, at the 6th World Islamic Economic Forum, I pondered how the "Muslim" label affects an artist's ability to be creative and influence others. I was not alone. Read more
A recent assessment of Islamic finance as a "huge flop" is a needed wake-up call for Islamic finance on the true market size and opportunity that exists and our ability to manage demand expectations. Read more
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, in his unendingly offensive series of "Letters from Istanbul," offers up reasons to "wonder" about Turkey, only to indulge us in his propagandistic and arrogant attempt to smear it. Read more
How can we use the educational system to promote a sense of national belonging amongst Muslim communities? And what role should the major stakeholders - society, government, and the Muslim community themselves - play? Read more
Outward displays of religiosity from Muslims, as well as those from other faiths, are being increasingly misunderstood and frowned upon by public institutions and courts. It is imperative that our legal system offer more protection for those who choose to wear religious garments. Read more
Recent admissions by some clerics in Saudi Arabia that the monarchy's strict gender segregation may have been the result of Qur'anic misinterpretations could help align that country more towards its moderate peers. But it also raises questions about the infallibility of past Islamic rulings. Read more
Through large-scale public events like Streets 2010, the Riyaadah, and the Islamic Games, Muslim Americans are sharing the best of their community with society at large, and celebrating in the process Read more
Criticism of the proposed Cordoba House near Manhattan's Ground Zero are working to undo significant interfaith work and seek to create a climate which divides American Muslims from their fellow citizens. Read more
Domestically and internationally, force has been used by people in power to maintain the status quo and prevent any sort of movement of marginalized groups. Over the last few days we have seen how this display of abusive power has manifested itself. Read more
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Social Entrepreneurship: Solving social challenges, shaping public policy
Financial aid to developing countries can be mired in corruption, lack of governance, and inefficiency. In contrast, Muslim social entrepreneurs and the microfinance initiatives they have developed have much to offer. Read more