<a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/01/17/yasir-qadhi-islamophobia-between-fear-and-action-gpu-2010-lecture/"><b>Yasir Qadhi | Islamophobia: Between Fear and Action | GPU 2010 Lecture</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/01/15/dr-aafia-siddiqui-the-punishment-does-not-fit-the-crime/"><b>Dr. Aafia Siddiqui – The Punishment Does Not Fit the Crime</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/01/07/who-is-aafia-siddiqui-terrorist-or-government-pawn/"><b>Who is Aafia Siddiqui: Terrorist or Government Pawn?</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2010/12/29/the-lives-and-stories-of-ergun-mehmet-caner/"><b>The Lives and Stories of Ergun “Mehmet” Caner</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2010/12/10/women%e2%80%99s-rights-in-islam-a-critical-look-at-%e2%80%9cjoys-of-muslim-women%e2%80%9d/"><b>Women’s Rights in Islam, a critical look at “Joys of Muslim Women”</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2010/11/25/part-ii-to-veil-or-not-to-veil-hijab-and-muslim-womens-rights-in-afghanistan-and-france/"><b>(Part II) To Veil or Not to Veil?: Hijab and Muslim Women’s Rights in Afghanistan and France</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2010/11/12/to-veil-or-not-to-veil-hijab-and-muslim-womens-rights-in-afghanistan-and-france/"><b>To Veil or Not to Veil?: Hijab and Muslim Women’s Rights in Afghanistan and France</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2010/10/28/islamophobia-homophobia-and-the-path-of-muslim-american-integration/"><b>Islamophobia, Homophobia, and the Path of Muslim American Integration</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2010/10/26/the-existential-threat-of-halal-soup-and-cereal/"><b>The Existential Threat of Halal Soup and Cereal</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2010/10/23/juan-williams-oreillys-colin-powell-a-teachable-moment-or-a-slam-dunk/"><b>Juan Williams: O’Reilly’s Colin Powell? A teachable moment or a civil rights ‘slam dunk’?</b></a>
 

Yasir Qadhi | Islamophobia: Between Fear and Action | GPU 2010 Lecture

Yasir Qadhi | Islamophobia: Between Fear and Action | GPU 2010 Lecture The world has seen an increase in the incitement to fear Islam and Muslims. At the 2010 Global Peace & Unity Conference, Yasir Qadhi highlights some of these instances and how we as Muslims should respond.

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui – The Punishment Does Not Fit the Crime

15 January, 2011 Civil Rights 9 comments
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui – The Punishment Does Not Fit the Crime Dr. Aafia Siddiqui did not deserve the 86 year sentence U.S. District Court Judge Richard M. Berman imposed on her on September 23, 2010 because she posed a threat of “recidivism.”

Who is Aafia Siddiqui: Terrorist or Government Pawn?

Who is Aafia Siddiqui: Terrorist or Government Pawn? The U.S. Government contends Aafia Siddiqui’s alleged links to terrorism began in June 2001—some three months before the 9/11 terror attacks on New York City’s Twin Towers.

The Lives and Stories of Ergun “Mehmet” Caner

29 December, 2010 Islamophobia 59 comments
The Lives and Stories of Ergun “Mehmet” Caner One of the pioneers of “hate-filled Muslim ‘extremist’ turned loving Christian” industry, Ergun “Mehmet” Caner has recently been exposed as, among other things, a fake ex–Muslim. We bring you a short exposition of the much reported events surrounding that controversy, while tapping into their teachable potential and extracting from them some points of benefit for both Muslims and non–Muslims.

Women’s Rights in Islam, a critical look at “Joys of Muslim Women”

10 December, 2010 Islamophobia
Women’s Rights in Islam, a critical look at “Joys of Muslim Women” This article takes a critical look at a widely circulated email called “Joys of Muslim Women” which contains many misconceptions about women’s rights in Islam.

(Part II) To Veil or Not to Veil?: Hijab and Muslim Women’s Rights in Afghanistan and France

(Part II) To Veil or Not to Veil?: Hijab and Muslim Women’s Rights in Afghanistan and France This article is the second in a two-part series on hijab and how it has evolved as a pivotal issue of women’s rights in two distinct societies – Afghanistan and France. In this regard, we take a historical look at two countries that reside on the extreme ends of the spectrum on the issue of hijab, and by extension women’s rights.

To Veil or Not to Veil?: Hijab and Muslim Women’s Rights in Afghanistan and France

To Veil or Not to Veil?: Hijab and Muslim Women’s Rights in Afghanistan and France This article is the first in a two-part series on the issue of hijab and how hijab has evolved into a pivotal issue of women’s rights in two distinct societies – Afghanistan and France. In this regard, we take a historical look at two countries that reside on the extreme ends of the spectrum on the issue of hijab.

Islamophobia, Homophobia, and the Path of Muslim American Integration

Islamophobia, Homophobia, and the Path of Muslim American Integration Recently, many derogative comments have been made about Muslims and Islam in America. Many of the vitriolic commentators behind these statments have walked away without consequence, Juan Williams being the only exception. What does this say about the path of integration for Muslims and how does it compare to other minorities?

The Existential Threat of Halal Soup and Cereal

The Existential Threat of Halal Soup and Cereal According to Pam Geller, Campbell’s alphabet soup will only include six letters from now on – S H A R I A’ (the second “a” comes with a little accent).

Juan Williams: O’Reilly’s Colin Powell? A teachable moment or a civil rights ‘slam dunk’?

Juan Williams: O’Reilly’s Colin Powell? A teachable moment or a civil rights ‘slam dunk’? Any time someone says “I am not a Bigot,” you’d better hold on to your seats because a stupid statement is normally the next thing to come out of their mouths. What Juan said is deplorable and still, the reality is that a lot of people feel the same way.