Op Ed: Pakistan Fights for the Soul of Islam
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah Islam was never in danger, nor were Muslims. Islam claims to be a God-guided faith. How could God be in danger? Those who raise the slogan that their religio
Imran Arrested: Islamabad High Court Approves
Update since original publication:Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 11. By Mahvish Akhtar PTI Chairman Imran Khan, the
Press Release for Ganga To Mississippi: Walking With The Rainbow
by Moon Khan and Shaan Khan PRESS RELEASE “Ganga To Mississippi – Walking With The Rainbow” is a memoir, a family history, part family novel, part self-examination, int
Over 100 Democratic Party Leaders Demand the White House Recognize Dignity Rights in Palestine Instead of Another Hollow Eid Greeting
by Nadia Ahmed Dear President Biden, In lieu of flowers or condolences for martyred Palestinian children or even a White House Eid celebration, we request the United States
Progressive American-Muslim former public defender seeks top prosecutor job
By M. Muhammad Ahmed KANE COUNTY, IL – Junaid “J” Afeef is running for State’s Attorney in Kane County, Illinois which is a collar county outside of Chicago with a popul
What Malcolm X Means for the Muslim Community
by Amina Khan Among many past activists who seek change in America, one man enveloped an astonishing multi-dimensional legacy. Some remember him through famous quotes, or as Muh
The Constant Battle Between the West and the Muslim World
by Amina Khan The term “Islamophobia” and the ostracization of Muslims have cemented a polarized community and scrutinization of a 1400-year-old religion. After every attac
“Creeping Sharia”: A Myth?
by Amina Khan The term “Sharia law” ignites heated arguments as non-Muslims attempt to define it through tenuous sources. However, concurrently, radical Muslims also dissem
Christian Comedian Captures Heart of the Pakistani Community
by Amina Khan “Read a lot of anti-Pakistan comments today online because of Independence Day. One of them said that if you're a Christian and go to Pakistan they'll immediate
Ghosts of Grenfall, Remembering the Victims
by Amina Khan Lowkey, the first time music has brought tears to my eyes. Questions upon questions come to mind when recalling the fire at Grenfall Tower. How did it happen?
Don’t Go There, It’s Too Dangerous
by Amina Khan "The more they tell me I can't go somewhere, the more I need to see what it's really like." More often than not, tourists refrain from going to the Middle East
‘Amina’s Voice’ Lets a Muslim Girl’s Voice Shine in Mainstream Media
by Saadia Faruqi If you’ve been searching in vain for fiction you can identify with as a South Asian or a Muslim, or perhaps both, Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing has
MP CM floored seeing talent in Muslim students, announces Rs.10000/- each for all 117
By Pervez Bari Muslim Mirror News Bhopal, December 31: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeing in flesh and blood the rich crop of talent in
MMCC banquet showcases unity and community efforts
By Amina Iqbal Michigan Muslim Community Council "I have never been to a Muslim event that started on time,” said Michigan Muslim Community Council’s (MMCC) keynot
Volunteers fight hunger in Ramadan
By Samina Saifee and M. Muhammad Ahmed Farmington Hills, MI - On July 11 in the heat of Ramadan, hundreds of volunteers gathered at a local department store in metro-Detroit to
Upholding my clients’ trust
By Sajid Khan The client had been assigned to me for six weeks but I hadn't met him yet. He didn't return my calls and I wasn’t sure if his phone was operable. I reviewed
A public defender’s battle scars
By Sajid Khan I sat in my office on a Friday afternoon, a weekend away from the start of trial. Jury selection would commence Monday. I took a few moments to ensure I po
A debate rages in India over conversion, secularism and ‘spiritual violence’
By Murali Balaji Editor’s note: The following is reprinted with permission from Religion Dispatches. Follow RD on Facebook or Twitter for daily updates. Over the past few
How Pakistan’s Unregulated Madrassa System Sows Division and Religious Strife
By Naveed Ahmad Religion News Service Supporters of political party Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), hold signs to condemn the attack by Talib
Serve, Believe, Work
28th MMCC Unity Banquet gathers hundreds for inspiring speeches By Adil James, TMO Congressman Andre Carson (D-7th-IN) speaking at MMCC.
Breaking The Last Taboo – Gaza and the Threat of World War
By John Pilger Palestinian men remove debris as they search for belongings in the rubble of a house, which witnesses said was destroyed dur
Statement “End Israeli Aggression and Occupation”
Statement by American Muslim Organizations: End Israeli Aggression and Occupation, Uphold American principles The Israeli aggression against the civilian population of Gaza has su
Every Pakistani-American Doctor & Engineer Should Prepare A Doctor & An Engineer In Pakistan: Abdus Shakoor Sahab
By Ilyas Choudry, TMO “If every Pakistani-American Doctor gives scholarship to a talented boy or girl in Pakistan to become a doctor; And every Engineer, Lawyer, Businessper
Muslim Capitol Day
By Saim Raza and Ismail Ali Hundreds of Michigan Muslims traveled to Lansing on May 13 for the annual Michigan Muslim Capitol Day. The event, hosted by the Michigan Muslim Commu
MyK12Ed Launches MOOC Platform for STEM Education
Press Release Free Online ACT Course MyK12Ed -a MI based e-learning portal launches Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform for STEM Education in K-12, conducting Live Online
