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Islam In America
The sham “terrorism expert” industry
By
Suzy Shuraym
A detailed examination of the topic (read it all here) by Salon.com‘s Glenn Greenwald explains just how “common group identity and career interest” is used by a group of “terrorism experts” to sustain “the myth of the Grave Threat of Islamic Terror in order to justify their fear-based careers”. Truthfully, the “menace of Islamic terrorism…is…
The Nuances of the Burqa
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Suzy Shuraym
“The burqa can be seen as a tool to increase mobility and security, a nuance often missed in the outside world’s image of the garment. Assuming that a burqa-clad woman is not empowered and in need of liberation is a naïve construct.” So says the Lonely Planet guidebook on Afghanistan. Agree? Disagree? Have you ever…
Ramadan Around the World
By
Suzy Shuraym
Ramadan is observed in diverse ways in different Islamic countries and Muslim communities around the world. Here’s one author’s round-up. Do you do something differently? How do you observe Ramadan where you live?
Wearing Muslim Head Scarf At Work
By
Suzy Shuraym
According to the Huffington Post, “A former hostess at a Disneyland restaurant is suing Disney for not allowing her to wear her Muslim head scarf, or hijab, at work.” Have you (or do you know someone) who’s had similar problems?
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