Say, “O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah . Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who …
Ten Years of Gitmo: An Open Letter to President Obama
As the former U.S. Army Muslim Chaplain at Guantanamo Bay, I’ve often been asked what I would say to the President if given the opportunity to share my views about …
Timbuktu—Empire of Knowledge
Introduction Imagine a city in 16th century West Africa where thousands of Black African students pondered over the latest ideas in science, mathematics, and medicine. A fabled town in the …
Interview with Ibtihaj Muhammad – Olympics 2012 Hopeful
My advice would be to reach for the stars. Never allow bias to your religion, ethnicity, or your gender to hinder you from reaching your dreams and doing what you …
Spotlight: Imam Asim of Kufa
There is perhaps no single person in our history whose name is as integrally linked to the Quran as that of Imam ‘Asim of Kufah. His name was AbuBakr and …
Blogging Our Way to Understanding
Plowing the Land Growing up Muslim in America entailed quite the ensemble of “different” experiences. I stood out in elementary school for the ethnic foods packed lovingly by ‘Ummi in …
The Tea Party’s Dangerous Agenda
From 1831 until 1840, French political philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville traveled throughout the United States recording his observations of the religious, social, and political life of the American people. His …
Media Trends Among Youth – The Interface of Muslim Activism
As the use of alternative media grows, particularly among the younger generation, the print media has seen declining rates of readership. Concern about this trend impelled The World Association of …
New Media Trends of Social Networking
Social media sites offer a virtual space where people can foster discussion and promote open dialogue while reaching out to a broad audience. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and various other social …
Imam Al-Shawkani: Promoting Evidence Based Religion
In 1870 a prodigal child named Muhammad was born in the mountains of Shawkani in Yemen to a scholarly family. This child received his Islamic training in the Zaydi school …