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July 14, 2013

Learn about Ramadan to help further understand your Muslim neighbors

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14July

Originally published in Dallas Morning News   For the next 30-odd days, thousands of Muslims within the D-FW metroplex will not touch a morsel of food or drink from dawn to sunset. In the Islamic calendar, the month of Ramadan is a special time for Muslims, during which they are encouraged to be more observant in the practice of their faith, give more to charity and reduce conflict among...

July 14, 2013

Muslims in Oshkosh observe Ramadan fasting

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Originally published in The Oshkosh Northwestern   The Islamic month of Ramadan started last week. Ramadan is the month of fasting. Fasting is when you don’t eat or drink from dawn to sunset. Sick people, traveling people, and kids are allowed to skip fasting to a time when they are able to. If one cannot fast at all, then at least one should arrange food for a poor and needy person...

June 7, 2013

Letter to Editor: A Muslim’s Plea for Gun Control

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07June

Star Local News Originally Published in Star Local News Guns don’t kill people, people kill people – but is this really an excuse for the heinous acts that strip away innocent lives year after year? The vast majority of us are law-abiding, responsible gun owners. However, there will always be a select few that jeopardize our rights. It is an unfair truth in life. Churches are being desecrated...

June 4, 2013

Muslims compelled to help others

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04June

Originally published in Appleton Post-Crescent   As a Muslim-American, I feel it is our obligation to help those in need and take care of our communities. Places like Oklahoma, because of their recent tornado-related disasters, are in need of immediate service from anyone able to assist. A basic tenet of Islam and the good example of Prophet Muhammad is service to humanity. Following this...

May 1, 2013

Muslim Condemns Terrorism, Urges Peace

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01May

Originally published in Hartford Courant   Boston suffered an atrocious act of terror. As a Muslim, I unequivocally condemn any form of terrorism and hate. I send my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the victims of this inhumane crime. I pray Bostonians will not allow terror to prevail and will stand strong with unity and love in the wake of this attack. I hope this spirit of love...

April 26, 2013

North Korea Needs Food

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26April

Originally published in Hartford Courant   Over the past 60 years, Americans have had a long-standing tension with North Korea, which seemed to have culminated in the past couple weeks with the recent threats of nuclear war. Recent reports have detailed that North Korea is suffering from food shortages. If America truly wants to heal its relationship with this enemy, then we should stand on...

April 20, 2013

Heinous act

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20April

Originally published in San Antonio Express-News   After running 26 miles in a major marathon, one would expect to be greeted by family and friends as they congratulate you on such an amazing feat. However, this year some runners were greeted by bombs. The Boston Marathon Bombings will go down in history as one of the most gruesome acts of terror in U.S. history. However, history proves that...

March 30, 2013

Looking forward to a united world

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30March

As a Muslim, I was pleased to see millions of Catholics rejoice upon learning of their new leader. I wish to congratulate Pope Francis on this office and hope for a brighter, more peaceful world of interfaith cooperation. As a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, I relate with my fellow Catholics the happiness and purposefulness that comes with a central leading figure. For us, a Khalifa...

March 29, 2013

EAster to Muslims

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29March

As an American Muslim, I do not celebrate Easter. However, I look forward to it every year. After Easter, Easter chocolate and candy are very cheap. However, that is not the only reason I enjoy Easter time. March 23, 1889, is the day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was established. Around the same time every year that Christians believe Jesus Christ spiritually rose, Ahmadi Muslims believe Mirza...

January 24, 2013

Violent video games harmful

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24January

As we look back at 2012, the Sandy Hook massacre was a major shock. But was it a complete surprise? Originally published in Go Erie As a society, we need to examine the impact of some popular video games that promote such violence. I was troubled to find one such game named “Bully.” The player assumes the character of a 15-year-old boy who was expelled from every school he has...