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The ongoing problem of Islamophobia in society

By Seidu Malik
In Islam, Islamophobia, Op-eds, United States
3 Min read
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Originally published in The News and Observer   Regarding the Sept. 17 news article “Outcry after Muslim teen is detained over homemade clock”: The possibility of arrest and humiliation, as in the case of high school student Ahmed Mohamed for inventing a clock, has unfortunately become the new normal for the millions of Muslims in the country. It is true that we live in an era of heightened...

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A real leader wouldn’t stigmatize Muslims

By Harris Zafar
In Islam, Op-eds, Sharia, United States
4 Min read
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Originally published in CNN Sunday morning, my hope for the next presidency changed to disbelief after Dr. Ben Carson’s interview on “Meet the Press” when he boldly stated his belief that Islam is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution and a Muslim should never be elected as president of the United States. I sat in disbelief because this is the season when candidates for office...

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