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Six Things Every Muslim (and Non-Muslim) Should Know About the Caliphate

By Qasim Rashid
In Ahmadiyya, Islam, Op-eds
6 Min read
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Originally published in OnFaith Since the militant group known as ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) declared that the “caliphate has been re-established” in an area straddling the two countries, I’ve been inundated with emails, tweets, and texts asking for my opinion and explanation. I expected this, as in the past few months I’ve written and been interviewed numerous times on His...

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7 Things About Prophet Muhammad: A Clarification

By Qasim Rashid
In Human Rights, Islam, Op-eds, Women
10 Min read
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Originally published in The Huffington Post In her recent piece, “7 Things That May Surprise You About Muhammad,” author Lesley Hazleton offers unique insights into Prophet Muhammad’s life. Giving credit where it is due, I’ve enjoyed Hazleton’s TED talk on Prophet Muhammad, and many of her writings on Islam. In fairness, however, several of her “7 Things”...

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