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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").

ACTION ALERT! Thank Olbermann and Stewart for Exposing Islamophobia

Olbermann and Stewart both gave stunning performances on their respective TV shows, in relation to the Ground Zero Mosque. Pls take a moment to thank each, as they truly do deserve our gratitude. Read More »

ACTION ALERT: Thank CNN for the Positive Portrayal of Muslims

Send your emails to: thankCNN@muslimmatters.org Read More »

“Civil Rights” Group ADL Backs Bigots & Islamophobes Against Cordoba House “Ground Zero Mosque”

In what has startled many in the mainstream media, the premier Jewish civil rights organization in America, ADL, has joined the ranks of bigots, Islamophobes, and opportunistic politicians in coming out against the Cordoba House Read More »

Sunday Open Thread 7/18/2010 | Polls, Muslim Professionals, etc. | CONTRIBUTE!

Help Needed! Unemployment may be up, but we have well-paid (in ajar) volunteer positions for you :) Read More »

BP Gulf Oil Spill: It’s Time to Stop the Blame-Game, and Start Fixing the Problem!

Yes, the images are heart-breaking. But is our energy best channeled at blaming BP? Do we understand how risk-management works or how difficult plugging such a hole is? Politics is again getting in the way of solutions! Read More »

MuslimMatters Joins CAIR in Urging Muslims to Pray for End to US Gulf Oil Spill

As true friends of earth, and vindicating Prince Charles's words that "man’s destruction of the world was contrary to the scriptures of all religions – but particularly those of Islam", let's pray for an end to the spill. Read More »

Israel Admits… http://tiny.cc/IsraelAdmitit

Click! http://tiny.cc/IsraelAdmitit Read More »

UPDATE: Let’s Talk (More) About the Flotilla | Sunday Open Thread 6/6/2010

What we have to parrot is also simple: 1. We demand an international, neutral investigation. 2. Release ALL the videos (Israeli and those confiscated) Read More »

Florida’s Ahmed Bedier Debates the Israeli Consul on Radio

Florida Muslim radio-host debates the Israeli Consul General. Read More »

UPDATE(1) Gaza Freedom Flotilla Killings: FACT CHECK (Dispelling Myths as Israeli PR in Full Swing) | FACTBOX

UPDATE(1): Turkey's "radical Islam" motivations? There is little doubt that brand "Israel" is probably one that most loathed and hated brands in the world & that the killings is a PR disaster for Israel. Thus, the massive Israel PR machine/hasbara is in full-swing. In order to counter the myths and half-truths spread by the Lobby's minions, this is a FACTBOX. PLS SHARE! Read More »