AuthorMaaiz Khan

Maaiz Khan is a senior at Johns Hopkins University studying economics and business. He has been published in over 135 countries and in newspapers like the New York Times. He is very passionate about writing on topics of religious freedom and politics. Currently, he serves as the Vice Chairman of the Muslim Writers Guild of America
March 11, 2011

Are you a radical muslim?

By Maaiz Khan
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11March

Originally Published in the Hopkins Halaqa Islam is under attack daily every time you flip the channel. The words “Muslim Extremist” and “Jihadist” are being thrown around like everyday words.  For instance, what does the phrase “Muslim extremist” really imply? One is inclined to think that those who diligently follow the teachings of Islam are those that perpetrate the bombings and killings of...

March 9, 2011

Muslim Immigrants in Germany

By Maaiz Khan
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09March

Originally Published in The New York Times Germany’s new interior minister, Hans-Peter Friedrich, stated this week that Islam “does not belong” in Germany. He continued saying that immigrants should be aware of their host country’s “Christian origins.” By accusing Muslims of lacking knowledge of Germany’s “Christian origins,” the minister has chosen to disregard his own country’s basic laws of...