A hero of Islamic altruism
The beloved and internationally acclaimed humanitarian called “Maulana Edhi” and “Angel of Mercy”1 by those he cared for returned to the mercy …
Why are there so many religions?
By Rabbi Allen S Maller
“Most college students have at one time or another asked, ‘If there is only one God, why are there so many religions?’ A good question that I as a Rabbi have often been asked.
This is my answer. The Qur’an declares that Allah could have made all of us monotheists, a single religious community, but (didn’t) in order to test our commitment to the religion that each of us have been given by God.
“If Allah had so willed, He would have made you a single people, but (God’s plan is) to test you in what He has given you: so compete in all virtues as in a race. The goal of you all is to (please) Allah who will show you on judgment day) the truth of the matters in which you dispute.”
British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia converts to Islam
“The British ambassador to Saudi Arabia has become the first senior diplomat to convert to Islam and complete the Haj.
Simon Collis, 60, said he had decided to convert to Islam ‘after spending 30 years in Muslim societies’….”
America’s Islamophobia is bad for everyone
By Rabbi Allen S Maller
“Also, all rabbis know that during the ten plus centuries of the Medieval Age, Jews were persecuted much less in Muslin countries than they were in Christian countries. Even today, Muslim extremist terrorists have slaughtered more Muslim victims, than the number of Christian and Jewish victims combined.
Our religious and political leaders could help improve interfaith relations in 2016 by constantly repeating the important lesson taught by a German Protestant theologian, Pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984), about the cowardice of German intellectuals when the Nazis’ rise to power; and began purging their chosen targets, group after group:
First they arrested Socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they arrested Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they arrested Jews, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak out for me…”
3 Olympic Athletes Show the Positive Power of Islam
By Khaled A. Beydoun
“Before the Opening Ceremony, mentions of Islam in relation to the 2016 Rio Olympics were often linked to terrorism and security. But as the Games come to an end, fears of a terror attack have been eclipsed by the athletic exploits of Muslims, and prevailing stereotypes have been outpaced by the images of Muslim excellence…”
The Rise of Muslim-Friendly Workplaces in Corporate America
“More U.S. employers are taking steps to make Muslims feel accepted and safe at work, as their faith comes under scrutiny with the rise in terror attacks and calls by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump for a ban on Muslim immigrants.
Companies are setting aside rooms for prayer, organizing group discussions about the religion and planning office parties without alcohol. The motivations may be principled, but the moves are practical. Managers want to keep talented workers and avoid conflict, and litigation…”
Politicians to blame for rise of ‘respectable racism’, says Lady Warsi
The Conservative peer and former party co-chair told the Guardian she was deeply worried about the current political climate, claiming a surge in “respectable racism” was feeding the far right….
Kelvin MacKenzie, we’re sick of your toxic propaganda. Fatima Manji is admirable
By Remona Aly
“Complaints are pouring in after the Sun’s columnist criticised the headscarf-wearing newsreader. He’s manipulating an already volatile anti-Muslim climate…”