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Answering 7 Charges of Animal Cruelty Against Muslims

By Faheem Younus
In Human Rights, Islam, Op-eds, United States
6 Min read
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Originally published in The Huffington Post I was in high school when my parents bought a goat in 1984, Pakistan. I named it, fed it, walked it, and then within a week, witnessed it getting slaughtered. It was a heart-wrenching experience at Eid-ul-Adha, a major Islamic holiday which honors Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his only son for God. The incident taught me a lesson: Be...

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7 Things About Prophet Muhammad: A Clarification

By Qasim Rashid
In Human Rights, Islam, Op-eds, Women
10 Min read
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Originally published in The Huffington Post In her recent piece, “7 Things That May Surprise You About Muhammad,” author Lesley Hazleton offers unique insights into Prophet Muhammad’s life. Giving credit where it is due, I’ve enjoyed Hazleton’s TED talk on Prophet Muhammad, and many of her writings on Islam. In fairness, however, several of her “7 Things”...

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