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by Zaid Aleem The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has finally reopened the doors of Islam’s holiest site in Mecca on Oct.4, marking the end of restrictions placed in March 2020 as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic. As the world continues its battle against the pandemic, the Saudi Government has […]
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah Bhutada family in Sugarland, TX, was the major donor for Brenda Jones, challenging Rashida Tlaib in Michigan for the simple reason that Tlaib was a Muslim Palestinian. They supported Jones because they hated Muslims. Why is Hindutva lobby that claims to represent Hinduism against a Palestnian=American Congresswoman, Rashida Tlaib? Did she […]
by Kaleem Kawaja The multireligious Indian-American community that started migrating to United States following the promulgation of the 1965 Civil Rights Act by the US Congress has grown steadily. Especially the passage of the US Citizens’ Family Reunification Program, encouraged the emigration of immediate family members of naturalized citizens. Thus, today the population of the Indian-American […]
By Yousuf Ali In November, the country is going to take a crucial decision which will shape its course for many years to come. I’m of course referring to the presidential election between the incumbent Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. In order to get a sense of the importance of this election, […]
by Aysha Qamar Basketball star LeBron James loves to give back. Earlier this year, the popular NBA player promised to pay the first year of college tuition of at least 193 high school students. Then last month, he announced that his voting rights organization, More Than A Vote, is recruiting volunteers to work the polls in areas where poll workers […]
by Noor H. Salem, Certified Holistic Health Coach As fall kicks in, you might wrap up the season of nice weather with a few more barbeques or family gatherings, with social distancing precaution. Burgers are a typical food you would probably find at every barbeque, as well as on many restaurant menus. Perhaps you make […]
by Bashshar Haydar Recent protests in Lebanon have shown a strong and widespread rejection of the status quo in the country’s politics. But if that is the case, why do voters in the country seem to keep electing the same political parties and leaders they think are corrupt and incompetent? During French President Emmanuel Macron’s […]
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah It is the last in the series on battleground Congressional Districts includes seven Districts. The 28 battlegrounds have substantial Muslim voters to make an impact. Effectiveness comes from their organization and participation, as their voting record varies between 40 to 65 percent. Muslim organizations do not make significant efforts to register, […]
by Professor Shamsul Islam A leading authority on the Hindutva FascismThis is a lengthy article divided into five parts. It gives a comprehensive understanding of the world’s largest fascist organization that uses religion as a weapon to destroy other religious communities. RSS Modeled After Nazi & Fascist PartiesThe process of Hindutva takeover of the democratic-secular […]
By Kamran Bokhari The Trump Administration’s agreement with the Afghan Taliban represents the first-ever substantive peace negotiation effort between the United States and a jihadist movement. The intra-Afghan dialogue component of this process will prove to be extremely difficult because the country is about to undergo another regime change. Assuming the negotiations succeed – which is not […]
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s death raises stakes in 14 Senate races in November 2020. President is sure to announce her replacement before the election, and Mitch McConnell is ready to approve if there is no major revolt in his party. If the Senate delays the next Supreme Court Justice selection after the […]
In just 42 days, Americans will take to the polls to vote in one of the most anticipated elections of our lifetime. As we continue to work to effect positive changes, it is vital that we continue to identify officials who will best reflect our values and propel our mission. Learn more about our endorsement process here. Our […]
By Yousuf Ali On Friday September 18, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died creating a vacancy on the Supreme Court. Her last wish was reportedly that her seat not be filled until after a new President is sworn in. This aligns with the actions of the Republican Senate in 2016 which refused to consider […]
by M. Muhammad Ahmed Emgage Michigan celebrated its civic engagement work by holding its annual gala online this week using a virtual format and bringing in speakers from a broad spectrum of backgrounds. All of the leading elected Michigan Muslims came out to support Emgage and its effort to galvanize the Muslim vote as the […]
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah She had a voice, and she amplified it, had a logic, and used it. She had a passion for justice and equality, and she displayed it. She committed to human dignity, and she fought for it until her last breath. Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2018) served the U.S. justice in a long […]
by Noor H. Salem, Certified Holistic Health Coach Last week we covered the importance of being wary of the ingredients found in the seasonal drinks that are now most likely showing up at your favorite coffee shop, including pumpkin spice lattes or cappuccinos. While they might be bursting with flavor, they can come along with […]
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah Qazi Ashfaq Ahmad migrated to Australia 50 years back in 1971. He is a founder and member of various organizations in Australia and worldwide. On his exemplary service to the community, he has been awarded the medal of the order of Australia in 2020. It was the winter of December 1992, […]
By Yousuf Ali About five years ago the headquarters of Charlie Hebdo was attacked by Muslim Millitiansts who were angered by the magazine’s irreverent depictions of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Of course, the attacks were almost universally condemned by leaders both inside and outside the Muslim community. At the same time, many felt the need […]
Issue 7 Volume22 September 2020 Final Print
by Dr. Aslam Abdullah The focus is on NJ-02, NJ-03, NY-02, NY-11 congressional districts in this week’s column. NJ-02 New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District is in the southern portion of the state. It includes Salem, Cumberland, Cape May and Atlantic counties and parts of Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, and Ocean counties.[2] The current representative of the […]
