an American Imam replies to an American Jihadist
Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad is the imam and director of the Masjid Ibrahim Islamic Center in Sacramento, CA. His biography reveals him to be an authentically American Imam, who has benefited from...
View Articlewhat mosque at Ground Zero? why all Americans have a stake in Cordoba House
When we speak of national tragedies like 9-11, we often focus on the word "tragedy" and neglect the word "national". The measure of a national tragedy is how it affects everyone in the nation, often in...
View ArticleAn interview with Park51
The controversy over the so-called "Ground Zero mosque" project (which is not actually at Ground Zero, and of which the mosque aspect is only a tiny piece) continues unabated, with Sarah Palin entering...
View ArticleThe Lion of Panjshir – Ahmed Shah Massoud
Two days before September 11th, 2001, Ahmed Shah Massoud was assassinated by Al Qaeda in Afghanistan. This man was the most celebrated warrior and hero of Afghanistan - a true strategic genius, who...
View Article9-11 after 10: I resolve
I spent this day ten years ago in front of televisions and computer screens, transfixed and afraid. We were pregnant with our first child. But it was the day after I remember better, driving to work on...
View ArticleI will not condemn Islam or America
A commentor (and person I consider a friend) took serious issue with my 9-11 tenth anniversary post, commenting: I have to say I am quite disappointed by this post. It seems you just want to sweep the...
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11 after 9-11: a look backwards
It's Patriot Day, the anniversary of Black Tuesday, the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 (9-11). Eleven years later, I still feel the need to say something about it, suggesting that on some...
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The Boston marathon bombing and the Saudi national
UPDATE: the Saudi national has been cleared of all charges by police. For the American public, the Read the full post here » The post The Boston marathon bombing and the Saudi national appeared first...
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Proud to be American, proud to be Muslim
This is a guest post by Safiya Dahodwala. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS graced the land of America for the first time as the 53rd Dai (spiritual leader) of the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community. It has...
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Be the blade of grass
This evening, I am honored to be a part of the Voices for Freedom celebration at Temple Aliyah here in the San Fernando Valley. This is an annual interfaith event honoring the spirit of the Rev. Dr....
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