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Islamic festival remembers Abraham’s sacrifice for God

By Labeeb Ahmad
In Islam, Letters, United States
1 Min read
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Originally published in the Canton Repository  Despite what you might think about three of the world’s major religions — Judaism, Islam and Christianity — you might be to surprised to know that they all have much in common. They all find a common ancestor in the prophet Abraham. All the prophets linked to Judaism and also Jesus in Christianity are greatly revered and respected as prophets in...

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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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