Countering Radical Ideology with the Arts and Culture
In the last month since the takeover by the Taliban in Afghanistan, we have seen a concerted effort by human rights defenders all over the world along with Afghan women to push back against the Taliban’s “Islam”, their imposition of the burka, and the many new rules that have undermined women and girls’ rights.
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The Sharia Court Judge: Amy Coney Barrett
As the leader of a Muslim organization, I recognize all too well the trappings of religious laws and have repeatedly challenged the human rights abuses justified in the name of Islamic sharia law.
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Institutionalizing Progressive Islam
No longer can any government, institution or individual deny the embodiment and lived realities of Progressive Islam.
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Anti-Blackness Has to End
Let me ask you a personal question: would you allow your child to marry a Black person?
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Selamat ber Puasa!
For many years, Muslims for Progressive Values have had . . .
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How Does a Bird Fly?
Instead of slowing down, my team and I have been doubling down our efforts.
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Life Goes On
The spread of COVID-19 is creating a lot of fear, havoc and bringing out the worst of human nature . . .
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5th Year in Africa!
January ended up being unexpectedly pleasant with a full scale planning of our activities in Burundi and Kenya.
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For the History
This winter break offered me some respite for some quiet time, quiet enough for me to sit down and write a chapter . . .
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Open letter to Saudi King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz
Saudi Arabia should curb Wahhabi ideology to alleviate human suffering in the Muslim world
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God Cannot be Monopolized
If Muslims claim the word 'Allah' is rightfully theirs, then they are blissfully ignorant. The word 'Allah' even predates Islam!
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