DILEMMAS OF REPORTING AND SHARING INFORMATION After Terry Jones got his 15 minutes of fame for planning to burn the Qur’an in an orgy of exhibitionism that unfortunately did materialize for him, several media outlets pondered their decision to publicize his contemplated provocative actions. This week the less-known Washington-based Center... read more →
Sep
18
Sep
17
A new report titled Shari`a-the threat to America issued by the Center for Security Policy claims that Shari`a is not a teaching based on religious inspiration but is part of a murderous and authoritarian ideology. This report in some way echoes the talking points circulated all summer by the anti-Manhattan Islamic... read more →
Sep
09
Posted on Religion Dispatches As Muslim Americans and millions around the world celebrate the end of Ramadan 2010 what will they pray for? What was the spiritual harvest of the month of fasting, prayer, deep reflection, and discipline? Given the growing hostility directed towards Muslims in the United States and... read more →
Jun
15
What would you do if you were forced to flee your home, your job and your family? Our writer faced this challenge and discovered that to move on, you have to leave some things behind. (Published in Men's Health, South African edition 2010) By Ebrahim Moosa It’s a Monday evening... read more →
May
05
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