Jefferson’s Qur’an
Thomas Jefferson occupies a special space among the Founding Fathers as the principal author of the Declaration of…
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Mala’, Manufacture of Consent, and True Freedom
Mala’, the ruling clique of a particular social order, throughout history have always been at the forefront to…
Beware the Messenger! Misinformation in the Age of Globalization
Chowdury Osman, a taxi driver in New York City, made himself a hero in February 2007 when he…
The End of Fear, the Beginning of Understanding
In the decade since 9/11, the United States has: •conquered and occupied two large Muslim countries (Afghanistan and…
Masallah
Katharine, “Kadriye,” Branning was one of the passengers on a Turkish Airlines flight to New York on September…
Paths Ahead: Reflections on Bosnian Muslim Presence in the United States
This commentary offers a few reflections on the impact of the American experience on the formation of a…
A Serendipitous November
“Yes, we can,” responded a few hundred thousand people in Chicago to the encouraging and hope-inspiring address of…
Turning the Tables to Build Intercultural Friendships
Introduction It is usually easy to associate with people from one’s own culture. Why step out of your…
Thanksgiving: Now And Then
Among many holidays observed annually in the United States, Thanksgiving has a special place due to its uniqueness…
International Cooperation Against Terror
The September 11th tragedy was not unexpected by all who are interested in œterror as a subject matter.…
September 11: An Act of Violence
I have not yet comprehended why the American and European media have chosen to interpret this violent attack…
A Plumber’s Wisdom: The Weakening of America
These days, you never can tell what source wisdom will come. God is constantly humbling us by manifesting…
Global Developments
IN ACADEMICS Useful Links: Organizations devoted to the academic study of religion and interfaith research and activities have…
Pseudo-science and Racial Otherness
With the ascendancy of science during the eighteenth century, European scientists sought scientific support for considering slavery and…
On Intelligence, Effort, and Success
This article discusses the sources of differences on intelligence and their effects on desirable outcomes in people’s lives.…