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Hope for President Barack Obama’s second term

By Mashood Ahmed
In Islam, Jihad, Letters
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Originally published in Post-Crescent Media By winning another term, President Barack Obama must uphold the responsibility to further the democratic process, which Islam supports. As a Muslim American, I believe that justice is best served when we use democracy. Many countries exist where people want democracy but can’t enjoy it because of a lack of justice. For example, in Pakistan, the...

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Focus on Human Rights

By Anjum Qaisrani
In Islam, Letters, Uncategorized, United States
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Originally published on statesman.com   The democratic process is the election of a representative by a people. As a Muslim American, I support the peaceful democratic process of our recent election. Electing a leader, or voting for one, is the responsibility of every citizen. After the election, however, this responsibility shifts to the shoulders of the elected. In this light, President...

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