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DC Navy Yard Shooting: Let’s Not Shirk Our Responsibility

By Faheem Younus
In Blog, Islam, Loyalty, Op-eds
4 Min read
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Originally Published in The Huffington Post There is never a dispute about the “what” and “who” of mass shootings. For instance, take the recent attack on September 16. What: Thirteen killed and over a dozen injured in a rampage at the Washington D.C. naval yard. Who: A 34-year-old African American male, Aaron Alexis with security access to the building. But mention the...

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A tangible, deep reminder of veterans’ sacrifices

By Yameen Khalil
In Islam, Letters, Loyalty
1 Min read
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Originally Published in Oklahoma News “Love for one’s homeland is a part of faith.” Many of us may be surprised that this is a saying of Muhammad, a man whose words I use as personal guiding principles in life. These words have been an inspiration for me over the course of the past year while working as a physician in the Veteran’s Administration. Seeing these men and women who chose...

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