TagHappiness

Greg Abbott refuses Syrian refugees, joining other governors

By Mohammad Ahmad
In Ahmadiyya, Human Rights, International, Islam, Islamophobia, Letters, Politics, United States
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Originally published on the Statesman As a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, I emigrated to the United States fleeing religious persecution in Pakistan. I am blessed and thankful for the freedom and liberties which the U.S. provides to me. Therefore, I find Gov. Abbott’s refusal to accept any Syrian refugees morally wrong and against the American values of fairness, justice and compassion...

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On being Muslim-spread happiness

By Haris Raja
In Eid, Islam, Op-eds
3 Min read
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My friend’s daughter spent her 7th birthday in a unique way. Unlike other kids her age who want to decorate their house with balloons, order a giant birthday cake, invite all their friends and expect a lot of presents, she decided to do it differently. There was no party planned at her house that day. Instead she took seven brand new toys (because she turned 7) and gave them to the patients at...

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