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The Crying Butcher: A Visit to an Organic Halal Slaughterhouse
A river of dark, red fluids frothed and pooled over drains. Men in green T-shirts scrubbed the floor with brooms as wave after wave of water washed away the sacrificial blood.
Nominated Afghan Film Fails to win Oscar but makes an impact
Buzkashi Boys tells the story of two Kabul children who dream of being Buzkashi riders
Dr. Aasim Padela wins Ibn Sina Award
Aasim Padela, MD, was recently awarded the 2012 Ibn Sina Award from the Compassionate Care Network of Chicago
The Republican Obsession
If last week’s hearing for Chuck Hagel raised questions about his capacity to be secretary of defense, the show trial conducted by his inquisitors on the tribunal raised questions about the GOP.
Violence Against Shi’as: An Assault on Islam
Against infighting
Review: Muslims and the Making of America
In an era when Islamophobia is rampant and has become a widespread and profitable industry, a publication which details important truths about a little discussed aspect of Islam should be celebrated.
Shahzia Sikander Awarded US Medal of Art
Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander has been honoured with the US State Department’s inaugural Medal of Arts for her “outstanding commitment” to the “Art in Embassies” programme
Palestinian Hunger Strike Mom Faints at Hearing
Emaciated and wheelchair-bound, Samer al-Issawi appeared at a hearing before a Jerusalem civil court on Tuesday, February 19…
Can We Teach a Dual Narrative?
The report of a new study of Israeli and Palestinian textbooks commissioned by the Council of Religious Institutions of the Holy Land is causing quite a stir, especially in Israel
My Name is Khan and…
Khan in one of his articles in The New York Times-Outlook Turning Points ((January 2013) suggested that India has a bias against Muslims
Free Speech or Hate?
By Dr. AS Nakadar This cartoon that appeared in Sunday Times over a week ago caused an uproar forcing Sunday Times to withdraw the cartoon and issuing an unreserved apology for its publication. Its editor Martin Ivens and the owner Rupert Murdoch himself apologized. In its print apology they said: “We crossed the line and [...]
Mixed reaction to McDonald’s Non-Halal Lawsuit Settlement
Mixed reaction to settlement
Hijab for a Day: Non-Muslim Women Who Try Headscarves
World Hijab Day calls on non-Muslim women to try out life under the traditional head scarf. Can it lead to more religious tolerance and understanding?
Jewish Law and its Similarity to Islamic Law
like Jewish law, Islamic law is worthy of protection in the United states
Harvard Recognizes Quranic Ayah as One of the Greatest Expressions of Justice
“O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah , even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives. Whether one is rich or poor, Allah is more worthy of both. So follow not [personal] inclination, lest you not be just. And if you distort [your testimony] or refuse [to give it], then indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted
NY Students Prevail
Perhaps due to the worldwide attention, the college has (so far) refused to cancel the event scheduled for February 7, in which leading Palestinian rights activist Omar Barghouti and Jewish scholar Judith Butler are to discuss Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS)
The Golden Rule and the Gold Standard
In his book, “The Gold Dinar and Silver Dirham: Islam and the Future of Money,” Imran Hosein makes a compelling argument in favor of returning to the Gold Standard, a concern shared by many non-Muslim economists.
The Golden Rule and the Gold Standard
In his book, “The Gold Dinar and Silver Dirham: Islam and the Future of Money,” Imran Hosein makes a compelling argument in favor of returning to the Gold Standard, a concern shared by many non-Muslim economists.
Being a Khan: Muslim Post 911
“Your name pops up on our system, we are sorry.” “So am I,” I think to myself, “Now can I have my underwear back please?”
