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by Haris Raja Talking to reporters recently, Pope Francis said, “If I speak of Islamic violence, I should speak of Catholic violence.” His statements received some harsh criticism by Islamophobes. In an article published in the Federalist, M.G. Oprea criticized the pontiff for doing“a disservice to his followers, and world leaders, who would look to him…

by Ijaz Ahmed  This past month, a lone gunman killed nine people and injured over thirty at a shopping mall in Munich, Germany before taking his own life. The moment I heard the news, I was shocked and horrified for two main reasons. Firstly, the killing of nine innocent souls is deeply saddening and my…

By Zohaib Zafar There is a lot of talk over “Radical Islam.” Some go as far as saying that using this term is the key to fighting ISIL while others refuse to use the term at all. The truth about this term is very simple even if the debate over it has seemed to go…

http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2014/05/living-fear-under-pakistan-blasphemy-law-20145179369144891.html by Haris Raja “He ruined his own face when the lunatic tried to spit on the moon.” This couplet from the poetry of Mirza Tahir Ahmad, one of the great scholars of Islam in the 20th century, is an apt response to someone trying to blaspheme the honor of the prophet of Islam, Muhammad, may peace…

by Adil Khan Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting is being observed from June 5 to July 5 this year. This blessed month commemorates the revelation of the Holy Qur’an, and focuses on spiritual reflection, self improvement, and taking care of those in need. Muslims try to develop a closer connection to the Holy Qur’an,…

http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/06/13/philly-reacts-orlando-shooting by Adil Khan I completely condemn the attack in Orlando this past weekend, as it fundamentally goes against the teachings of the religion of Islam.  If I were on the scene of these attacks, then, God Willing, I would have helped the wounded, carrying them to safety, and calling 911, after I had performed…

By Ijaz Ahmed “Go back to where you were born!” Similar expletives have been directed at various groups of people throughout our nation’s history. Many including European immigrants, the Japanese, Jews, and now Muslims have become the victims to such demeanor. The constitution of the United States stands tall amongst the world nations in that it…

By Adil Khan      Monday, May 30th, 2016 was Memorial Day. This day is dedicated to the remembrance of those in the armed forces who have died in service to our country. I am grateful for the sacrifices that these individuals have made. In the patriotic song, “God bless America”, which I learned in…

by Zahid Mian In the early 1980s, I lived in the small town of Rabwah, Pakistan. At that time, children in Rabwah, had limited access to the outside world, thereby keeping our perception of the world simple. Occasionally, we went to a neighbor’s house to watch American television shows like “Diff’rent Strokes” and the “The…

By Kwabena Osman In a recent interview with CNN Dana Bash, Governor Kasich advised ladies to be careful at parties with alcohol use due to concern for a sexual assault. Rather than wondering if his advice constitutes victim blaming I wonder if the Governor’s advice is enough. Many such parties result in sexual assault cases and…
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