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Why (and How) Should Muslim Americans ‘Celebrate’ Christmas?

By Faheem Younus
In Islam, Op-eds, United States
4 Min read
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Originally Published in The Huffington Post and The Washington Post   Every December, Muslim youth, parents and converts in the Western countries face a familiar dilemma: Why (or how) should they “celebrate” Christmas? On this issue, Muslim scholars are divided. Integrators like the British Cabinet Minister, Baroness Warsiadmonish immigrant Muslims to “celebrate Christmas...

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The Honorable Lord Krishna: A Prophet Of Allah

By Qasim Rashid
In Islam, Op-eds
6 Min read
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Originally Posted on The Huffington Post Hindus worldwide will soon observe Krishna Janmashtami, a celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth. While many recognize the differences between Islam and Hinduism, few may appreciate that according to Islamic principles and Prophet Muhammad, Lord Krishna was a true Prophet of God. The obvious question that emerges is that if the same God sent Lord...

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