Hajj 2011: A Democrat’s prayer in Mecca
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.
View ArticleConflict in Somalia: A message to Al Shabaab
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...
View ArticleTV show "All-American Muslim": An all-American reality show
“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...
View ArticleChange in Pakistan: Coping with the so-called jihad
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...
View ArticleDocumentary "The Light In Her Eyes": The spiritual roots of a revolution
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...
View ArticleReflections: The Islamic tradition of courtesy
Deep inside, I wish to see young boys and girls embracing the beautiful Prophetic tradition of greeting others with compassion and affection. And the onus to teach this is on parents.
View Article"All-American Muslim" controversy: A litmus test
There has always been small, yet vocal minorities who have attempted to fear-monger against a perceived outsider group. This has shifted at one point or another from Catholics, to African-Americans, to...
View ArticleMuslims & Christmas: Santa Claus is coming to town – not
I give up food and water for a month every Ramadan, while they get stockings and presents and fancy trees - even the ones who are decidedly more naughty than nice? Where is the justice?
View ArticleRacism: Alive and Well in America
By Zainab Chaudry If any question remained whether racism and bigotry are alive and well in America, the Rush Limbaughs and Paula Deens of our time have laid it to rest. A couple weeks ago, hot on the...
View ArticleIslam’s Golden Age, A Reflection for Muslims Observing Ramadan
By M. Salman Ravala As the sun sets to finish the last few days of Ramadan, Islam’s holiest month, Muslims around the world should reflect–have we achieved our goals of service and fellowship? Have we...
View ArticleJustifying #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh: Dehumanization and Spiritual Illness
On Monday, multiple videos of a disturbing assault during math class at Spring Valley High School were released online. The level of violence shown in the video has led to widespread condemnation,...
View ArticleSan Bernardino: When Circles Converge in Violence
By Alan Howard America today is grieving. Two mass shootings on the same day, and more families weeping and knowing that their mother, father, sister, brother, wife, husband will not be coming home....
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