High profile speeches
“Consider Your Identity”–Ingrid Mattson, Leading Scholar
Canadian Muslims should join the discussion on what having a Canadian identity means, according to Dr. Ingrid Mattson, a well-known academic and Muslim leader.
Speech of Ambassador Chas Freeman on Mideast Peace
Over the past half century or so the United States has pursued two main but disconnected objectives in West Asia and North Africa…
Keith Ellison’s Message to His Minnesota Constituents
As we wrap up 2012, I want to reflect on the year’s events and update you on my work on behalf of Minnesota’s 5th District in Congress.
Grand Opening of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro
Assistant Attorney General Perez Speaks at the grand opening of the mosque.
Shari’ah Courts in Israel
A history of the Shari’ah Courts in Israel, from the time of Sayyidina ‘Umar (ra) by Qadi Iyad Zahalka, Qadi of Jerusalem
Maryam Jameelah: ‘With An Eyeful Of Madina’s Dust’
“You have to read these”, my friend compelled me, giving me a couple of yellowed, printed-long-ago sort of books. That gave me my first glimpse into the fascinating life and inspiring works of Maryam Jameelah.
Statement by the President on Hajj and Eid al-Adha
Michelle and I extend our best wishes for a joyful Eid al-Adha to Muslims in the United States and around the world. We also congratulate the millions of peaceful pilgrims who are performing the Hajj, including thousands of American Muslims. Throughout the year, Muslims join members of many faiths in serving those suffering from hunger, [...]
Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery Address to the UN General Assembly
“I would like to begin today by telling you about an American named Chris Stevens. “
Ellison Mourns Americans Killed in Libya, Condemns Video That Sparked Attacks
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) on Wednesday said he mourns for the Americans killed during riots at American diplomatic missions in the Middle East, and he condemned the video that sparked the protests.
RNC Doubles Down: Anti-Sharia Gets on Platform
Last Tuesday, delegates to the Republican National Convention voted in support of the 60-page party platform that has been described as “the most conservative in modern history.”
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Eid-al-Fitr
Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world
President Obama’s Speech, Iftar Dinner
And it runs through the history of this house, a place where Americans of many faiths can come together and celebrate their holiest of days — and that includes Ramadan.
Tunisian Ruling Islamist Leader: “We Fought for Freedom, not Sharia Law”
Rached Ghannouchi in an interview with Al-Asaad Ben Ahmad
Sen. Stabenow Disappointed with Lowe’s
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) writes a letter to Lowe’s regarding their pulling advertising from the show “All American Muslim”
Remarks by the President at the National Prayer Breakfast
“… in my moments of prayer, I’m reminded that faith and values play an enormous role in motivating us to solve some of our most urgent problems, in keeping us going when we suffer setbacks, and opening our minds and our hearts to the needs of others.”
Imran Khan’s New Pakistan
By Kiran Nazish Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan is batting to strike out two major “conventional” political parties — the leftist Pakistan People’s Party and the conservative Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz — simultaneously. He talks about eradicating corruption, handling the grievances of the Baloch and the tribal areas, “friendliness” as the ultimate foreign policy, and his plans to [...]
This Struggle Has Re-awakened Our Imagination
Text of a speech given by Arundhati Roy at the People’s University in Washington Square, NYC on 20 November, 2011.
Statement by the President on Hajj and Eid al-Adha
Michelle and I extend our greetings for a happy Eid al-Adha to Muslims worldwide and congratulate those performing Hajj
Statement Issued from Zuccotti Park by the General Assembly at Occupy Wall Street
“As we gather together in solidarity to express a feeling of mass injustice we must not lose sight of what brought us together.”
