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Trump greets Muslims as they mark Eid in a world changed by COVID-19
President Trump has greeted Muslims on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr, saying people have relied on their faith, family and friends in fighting the coronavirus outbreak. Like other aspects of life, the COVID-19 crisis sweeping...May 24, 2020 1036 0 -
US wishes Muslims a blessed Ramadan
President Donald Trump has greeted Muslims at the start of the holy month of Ramadan during which Muslim fast from pre-dawn to sunset and devote time to prayers. In a White House message issued Thursday, Trump...April 23, 2020 848 0 -
Sanders terms Indian crackdown on Kashmiris, Muslims unacceptable
Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders, while backing Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal’s criticism of New Delhi’s policies, has termed Indian crackdown on Kashmiris and Muslims as unacceptable. Senator Sanders was reacting to Indian foreign minister’s cancellation of a...December 21, 2019 1082 0 -
Why I dedicated my book on Islam to AU researcher Frankie Martin
When I launched my new book Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration, and Identity about Islam in Europe at SOAS in London earlier this summer, the renowned political theorist Lord Bhikhu Parekh chaired the session. Lord Parekh was a...September 24, 2018 1834 0 -
A scholar’s outreach through research and diplomacy
Image: Professor Ahmed ith Vice Chancellor Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman on stage at MUST in Mirpur Credit: Prof Ahmed’s Office Diplomacy can get a bad rap, sometimes even characterized as all talk and no substance. But on top...September 14, 2018 1344 0 -
Trump sends Eid greetings to Muslims
Photo: HiraV/Wikimedia Commons President Donald Trump has sent Eid greetings to Muslims around the world, calling the occasion an opportunity to strengthen relationships among communities. Here is the presidential message on Eid al-Fitr as released by the...June 15, 2018 833 0 -
A place for all – An opportunity for interfaith harmony
Photo: House of One Berlin/Facebook Page In the same country where six million Jews were killed in the Holocaust, the genocide to define all genocides, and where the Far Right is once again emerging from the...February 3, 2018 1492 0 -
Jinnah wanted a broad and inclusive idea of Islam for Pakistan
Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore, where Pakistan Resolution was passed Photo: Lime.adeel/Wikimedia Commons The debate around the definition of Islam and its relationship to Pakistan’s identity has become vitriolic, obfuscating and violent. It also threatens a breakdown of...December 23, 2017 1857 0 -
Trump retweets British anti-Muslim party’s videos
President Donald Trump retweeted Wednesday several unverified videos posted by an extreme right British political organization that show Muslims attacking people. The footage was originally posted by Jayda Fransen, deputy leader of Britain First, a party...November 29, 2017 727 0 -
Trump sends Eid greetings to Muslims; says US committed to values of mercy and compassion
President Donald Trump is saying Eid ul Fitr greetings to Muslims in the United States and around the world as they celebrate the culmination of the Islamic holy month of Ramazan. A White House message says...June 24, 2017 1202 0