Op Ed: Reflections In 2023 Our Choices and Challenges
by Azher Quader As we begin another year and we look back at the happenings of 2022, there is much to reflect upon and much to learn from. Life is of course, a series of choi
Reflections: Course Corrections
By Azher Quader The COVID 19 virus has wreaked havoc in the world in a few short months and caused powerful nations to become paralyzed. Entire countries have be
Reflections from Good Friday
by Azher Quader Today was Good Friday again, one of the holiest of days in the Christian tradition. It marks the day when Christians believe, Jesus (PBUH) was crucified. Most ch
On Milad And Muslims
by Dr. Azher Quader If you are true in your love of Muhammad then We are with you This world is nothing; We will give you Our pen and tablet to write your own destiny When I
Beyond Banning Muslims
by Dr. Azher Quader Today was the 17th anniversary of 911, a watershed moment in our nation’s history. When the twin towers in lower Manhattan fell that day and thousands
Seeking God
by Azher Quader “Tujhe aadam nahin miltha Khuda ki justajoo kaisi Thu hai begaana apna, Aashna ki justaju kaisi” Iqbal “You have trouble seeking humans to connec
Elections Have Consequences
by Azher Quader How often are we told that elections have consequences? Yet how often do we ignore that statement not realizing the many ways they can impact us. Sadly that re
Tarnished Scholars
by Azher Quader The recent allegations pertaining to the sexual abuses of Tariq Ramadan, a revered and beloved Islamic scholar and leader in the Muslim community, has created sho
The Freedoms We Celebrate
by Azher Quader Earlier this month our country celebrated its 241st Independence Day. That same weekend ISNA had its 54th Annual Convention too, here in Chicago, which was u
Ramadan, An Exercise in Self Control
by Azher Quader The month of Ramadan comes and goes so fast, it always feels kind of short. As the moon-gazers and the calculators celebrate Eid on the same day, it is a wel
As Americans, We Are All Refugees
by Azher Quader From conversations on the streets to living rooms, there is a lot of emotional talk these days over the topic of refugees. Although some three million refugees hav
Two Eids, One Community
By Azher Quader Editor’s note: Azher Quader is President of Community Builders Council, www.cbc7.org. His opinions are his own. Thanks to the lively controversy bet
Compassionate Care Network Builds Health Coverage
By TMO Stringer A compassionate care network volunteer greets a mosque member. The Compassionate Care Network (CCN) supporte
Fatherhood Fraternity
By Dr. Azher Quader To most of us who belong to this fraternity, membership comes pretty easy, with no fees, in due course of time and almost always with plenty of anticipat
Why Obamacare is Good for Us
By Azher Quader, MD Compassionate Care Network (CCN) info@ccnchicago.com There is a lot of misinformation and lies being spread to discredit the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Obamacare & the Politics of Deceit
By Dr. Azher Quader In spite of all the misinformation floating in the air, our country today took a giant step in removing one of the major barriers that had obstructed millions
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 for his outstanding work and contributions in the field of Islamic med
Muslims Donate Blood to Save Lives of Neighbors
On Friday, July 13, 2012, the program of community blood drives promoted by Community Builders Chicago (CBC), this summer came to a conclusion. Over 210 area Muslims volunteered a
Another Tragedy
Another tragic day. Another fateful night. Another day of national mourning. By Azher Quader It was Columbine High School, Colorado, in 1999 which claimed the lives of 12 young
After New Year’s Eve
By Azher Quaider The New Year Eve’s celebrations are over. The crowds in Time Square have gone home. The fireworks at Navy are done. 2011 has now become history. It is time
As I See it
By Azher Quader As the Muslim world wrestles with dictatorial rulers to remove them from power and establish popular democracies, allowing for greater freedoms and greater choic
Two Americas
By Azher Quader Executive Director, Community Builders Chicago www.mycommunitybuilders.com azherquader@yahoo.com The preamble to the US Constitution reads: We the People of the
CCN to Host Free Health Screenings at 48th Annual ISNA Convention
Compassionate Care Network (CCN) to provide free health screenings and Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive at ISNA Convention (Chicago, IL – June 9, 2011) As thousands of
CCN to Host Free Health Screenings at 48th Annual ISNA Convention
Compassionate Care Network (CCN) to provide free health screenings and Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive at ISNA Convention (Chicago, IL – June 9, 2011) As thousands of
CCN Holds Third Annual Banquet
It was another evening of inspirational talk as Compassionate Care Network (CCN) celebrated it third annual banquet on Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Northsh
