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“Where are your parents from?” Studying generational shifts in identities of Muslim-American immigrants
This past Spring Semester at American University’s School of International Service, the course Researching Islam allowed students to explore the origins of the Islamic faith and develop their understanding through the contemporary lens of Muslims in...Jul 28, 2021 786 0 -
Delta variant spreading across the U.S. amid drop in vaccination rates
The United States is reporting a sharp spike in Covid cases as the highly infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus targets the unvaccinated people across the country. The sudden rise in the cases comes in the...Jul 27, 2021 721 0 -
A Pakistani-American scholar’s new book on the life and achievements of Caliph Ali
“I am the City of Knowledge and Ali is its Gate.” This saying is attributed to the Prophet of Islam (peace and blessings upon him). It not only immortalizes Ali but also captures his defining characteristic. Ali...Jul 24, 2021 755 0 -
Dilip Kumar passes away
The legendary actor is one of the most popular film stars in South Asia...Read MoreJul 7, 2021 1251 0 -
American Muslims – still far from finding a national voice
Despite all the hoopla of their growing numbers, US Muslims, in effect, remain a non-entity...Read MoreJun 19, 2021 668 1 -
Pakistan’s economic surprises under the global corona cloud
Finding the key to unlock the untapped economic and human potential...Read MoreJun 11, 2021 1004 0 -
The pandemic and America’s engagement with the Muslim community
Majoritarian tyranny prevails where tribalism is dominant. And this can occur anywhere, underlying the necessity to not take the eye off the ball. This was the core takeaway when I was asked by Professor Akbar Ahmed to...Jun 2, 2021 668 0 -
America’s Gullah community and its unique cultural heritage
Since fighting alongside the Patriots in the American Revolution, Black Muslims in America have contributed immeasurably to the quest to advance their nation towards its ideals despite facing unspeakable injustice. Recently, Black Muslims have been at...May 27, 2021 2634 1 -
World welcomes ceasefire in Israeli-Palestinian fighting as calls grow for two-state resolution
After intense international outrage and hectic diplomacy, Israeli and Palestinians have started abiding by a ceasefire but the 11-day mayhem in Gaza has once again raised concerns about the future of the Middle East and its...May 22, 2021 647 0 -
Food, medical supplies run thin as Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsens under Israeli attacks
The trauma of living under bombings is worsening for Gaza’s families as one million children go through terrible experiences. UNICEF says at least 60 children have been killed, and another 444 injured in 10 days of...May 20, 2021 590 0