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Amad Shaikh is one of the founders of MuslimMatters, Inc. His identity is shaped by his religion (Islam), place of birth (Pakistan), and nationality (American). By education, he is a ChemE, topped off with an MBA from the Wharton. He was one of the founders of the TDC, and in what seems like a distant memory, he served as the President of U. Houston's MSA. His interests include politics, cricket, and media interactions. Career-wise, Amad is in management in the oil & gas industry (but one who still appreciates the "green revolution").

What’s In Your Ear? | Shaykh Ibrahim Dremali

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What’s in Your Ear? is an occasional Saturday series where we ask Muslims, both ordinary and extraordinary, a few simple questions. This week we have an interview with Shaykh Ibrahim Dremali. Read More »

Ramadan: Time to Kick Porn Addiction Out of your System

This article will help you KILL porn addiction or at least start on the road to recovery inshallah. We will learn about the physiology of porn addiction & why it’s so hard to quit. We'll address porn addicts not as losers. And highlight the Ramadan connection-simple changes towards a new life Read More »

Onislam.net: No Ramadan for Uighur Muslims

As for Muslim members of the government throughout Xinjiang, the government forced them to sign “letters of responsibility” promising to avoid fasting, evening prayers, or other religious activities. Read More »

BBC News: “[Palestinian] babies can justifiably be killed”: King’s Torah

"you can kill those who are not supporting or encouraging murder in order to save the lives of Jews", yes even babies if they will "grow up to pose a threat" Read More »

Mona Eltahawy, MuslimMatters Blogger Hebah Ahmed debate Obama’s Decision on Death Photos of Osama bin Laden

Interestingly, Sr. Hebah was EVERY BIT there. She was part of the conversation. She did not disappear, otherwise Mona would be engaging a ghost. Read More »

CNN: Hebah Ahmed, MuslimMatters Blogger, Debates Mona Eltahawy over French Niqab (Burka) Ban

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Mona: So the closer you want to become to God, the more -- the less of you, the more you disappear. Hebah: I don't feel that I have disappeared at all. [Hello, I am right here] Read More »

The passing away of my friend, Khalid Al-Malki

Truly, Khalid encompassed the spirit and actions of a true ansaar (the Arabic word for helper). Read More »

Losing Battle of Hearts & Minds: The Case of Raymond Allen Davis & Poor American Response

Such is the hypocrisy of American pressure on Pakistan to release the now notorious, Raymond Allen Davis, the businessman-turned-consultant-turned-consular staffer-turned-embassy staffer. The cost of this conduct is so predictable- intense anti-American sentiment and the threats of terrorism it produces. Read More »

How We Train Our Cops to Fear Islam

Next time, a cop sees you and wants to check out how high your pants are (above the ankles or not), you can safely bet that he has been "trained" by an Islamophobia-"trainer". Read More »

An Open Letter to David Cameron by Haitham Al-Haddad

The most insulting and disdainful of your remarks directed to the Muslims was the threats of withholding funding from whom you think are extreme. Do you think that the strength of our conviction in our values is measured against paltry handouts or opportunities for photoshoots with MPs? Read More »