Afghanistan: The Way Forward
On August 30th, at 11:59 p.m. Kabul time, Major General Chris Donahue was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan. After 20 years, 172,390 deaths, and $2 trillion American dollars, the Afghan…
Author: BurhanulHaq Brula
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Politics, Principles, and Progress
Read article: Politics, Principles, and ProgressWe are often told as children to avoid discussing the sensitive topics of religion and politics with anyone other than those who think similarly to us. An even greater offense, however, is…
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Islam and Liberalism: At the Crossroads
Read article: Islam and Liberalism: At the CrossroadsIslam today is at a unique point in its history, a crossroads with diverging directions. One of these roads is the tried and trusted road of the Prophet (s) and the other…
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The Power of Protests
Read article: The Power of ProtestsIn January of 2015, two young Muslim men burst into the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical French magazine in Paris. They found the room where fifteen staff members were having an…
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Staying Focused on Your Goals: Challenges, Obstacles, and Solutions
Read article: Staying Focused on Your Goals: Challenges, Obstacles, and SolutionsAs human beings, we all have dreams that we wish to achieve in life. However, some of us continue to dream, while others wake up and chase those dreams, giving them form…
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Islam and Nationalism: Prioritizing Our Loyalties
Read article: Islam and Nationalism: Prioritizing Our LoyaltiesAt the dawn of humankind, humans first organized into small, isolated groups in order to sustain their survival. Soon, they grew into clans and tribes as populations and food supply increased. As…
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The Burqa Ban: Déjà Vu from the Dark Ages
Read article: The Burqa Ban: Déjà Vu from the Dark AgesDuring the Dark and Medieval Ages of Europe, religious intolerance was encouraged by the Catholic Church as well as the various European kingdoms scattered across the continent. They would often call for…
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Interview with ICNA President, Dr. Mohsin Ansari
Read article: Interview with ICNA President, Dr. Mohsin AnsariQ: Dr. Ansari, can you please tell us about yourself and your family life? A: I am a Muslim American, physician by profession, and I am constantly looking for opportunities to get…
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Nazi Germany and Hindutva India: A Fascist Road to Ethnic Purity
Read article: Nazi Germany and Hindutva India: A Fascist Road to Ethnic PurityIn the summer of 2019, Tabrez Ansari, a 24-year-old Muslim man in the Jharkhand state of India, was accused of stealing a motorbike by a Hindu mob. Ansari was tied to a…
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Plight of the Uyghurs: The Muslim World Looks On
Read article: Plight of the Uyghurs: The Muslim World Looks OnToday, it is very easy to criticize nations and their leaders and policies when it comes to their dealings with Muslims. Nevertheless, it appears that this has become difficult for some.The Uyghurs…