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May 2011

May 24, 2011

Libya uprising: Why intervention in Libya is justified

We cannot advocate democracy and look the other way as our close ally snuffs those...

May 20, 2011

The new Egypt: The challenge of Christian-Muslim solidarity

In the wake of the burning of two Egyptian churches, we must reinforce the overwhelming...

May 18, 2011

Social responsibility: Tweeting Islamic finance to Generation Y

Unless Islamic finance is made relevant to young people with a focus on human interest,...

May 11, 2011

Mayor Omar Ahmad (1964-2011): Serving the public while riding a Segway

Omar Ahmad, a Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur and the hardworking mayor of San Carlos, CA...

May 09, 2011

Greg Mortenson controversy: Girls in Pakistani schools speak for themselves

Whatever comes of the controversy surrounding humanitarian Greg Mortenson, the fact is that there are...

May 06, 2011

Death of bin Laden: The road ahead

As the era of bin Laden comes to an end, we need to explore ways...

May 04, 2011

Demise of bin Laden: Memo to Osama bin Laden

We are hopeful that your demise will bring some measure of comfort to all the...

May 03, 2011

Demise of bin Laden: Death and deliverance

As a Muslim American, I cannot help but hope that the closure afforded by the...

April 2011

April 28, 2011

Terrorism: A terrorist victim isn’t always someone else

Victims and survivors of terrorism such as Tahir Wadood Malik have suffered through a loss...

April 25, 2011

Muslim neighbors: Jihad came to me in its kindest, most gentle form

Though the media circus Rep. Peter King orchestrated recently did nothing but stir and, in...

April 22, 2011

Interfaith understanding: A Muslim at Passover

Just because I am not holding a Seder in my home, it does not mean...

April 20, 2011

Appearance: Judging a (holy) book by its cover

Choosing an outward appearance that is compatible with one's faith is a personal decision. However,...

April 17, 2011

Rebuilding Egypt: Beyond the Egypt referendum

The “yes” and “no” camps now have a vested interest in a common goal: a...

April 13, 2011

The Arab revolution: The Jersey Shores of Tripoli

It's not hard to see how people in the Arab world might lose hope that...

April 07, 2011

After Tahrir: Protecting US Muslims from bigotry

I don’t know how to keep people safe from the bigots who want the very...

April 04, 2011

Islamic law in the US: The Sharia within

Several lawmakers are trying to protect the American public from the “creeping threat” of Sharia...

April 01, 2011

Muslims in the public square: Is this about American Muslims, or America?

Focusing on Muslims as a problem both ignores and frustrates the very real contributions Muslims...

March 2011

March 30, 2011

Bigotry: ‘Islamophobia’ is not a phobia

The increasingly common usage of the expression "Islamophobia" requires a thoughtful and clear definition of...

March 27, 2011

Internment: The experience of Japanese-Americans in WWII resonates

Muslim Americans burdened by stereotypes must draw strength from the perseverance of Japanese-Americans, whose love...

March 23, 2011

Egypt referendum: My vote counted

Democracy in Egypt always seemed like an implausible dream. But a little over two years...

March 21, 2011

Libyan revolution: Dear Muammar, you blew it

It’s time to call it quits. The exiles want to return. They want to see...

March 17, 2011

Peter King hearings: Let’s get serious about radicalization

My message to Peter King and to the witnesses who have been called to testify...

March 16, 2011

Pakistan: A truly Islamic state protects Christians

Most Muslim thinkers are embarrassed by supposedly "Islamic" laws in various contexts that conceal murderous...

March 11, 2011

Radicalization hearings: Peter King’s subversive fantasy

Most US terrorist plots have no Muslim connection, and 40% of all extremist plots in...

March 04, 2011

A changing Middle East: Leaving Saladin behind

Young people across the Middle East rewrite the Arab narrative focusing on the future, embracing...

March 02, 2011

Middle East: Bahrain bleeds for liberty

Despite concerns about Sunni-Shiite tensions and the possible influence of Iran, a free and democratic...

February 2011

February 27, 2011

Congressional radicalization hearings: Putting Muslim Americans on trial moves the US back

The upcoming congressional hearings on radicalization convened by Rep. Peter King will subject Muslim Americans...

February 25, 2011

Black History Month: Reflect and reunite

As we reflect over this sad state of affairs in the Muslim-American community, we must...

February 23, 2011

Food and culture: It’s not the halal you expected

Some allege that the increasing prevalance of halal foods in the West is a campaign...

February 21, 2011

Lara Logan assault: Abuse of women is sadly endemic

Amidst all the euphoria about Egypt's peaceful revolution, the news of CBS news reporter Lara...