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Taking Back Our Religion

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Posted in: Columns
Zeba Iqbal | June 9, 2010 | 5:35 AM
In January, Dr. John Esposito of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University, and one of America's foremost authorities and interpreters of Islam, spoke with fellows from the American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute about his new book, The Future of Islam. He spoke about Islam's rich tradition of renewal and reform as fundamental to the Islamic worldview.
 

Arab TV Station Spotlights Women Others Ignore

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Posted in: Features
Jalal Ghazi, New America Media | May 29, 2010 | 4:24 PM
If you are a single mother, or a victim of rape or domestic violence, chances are you will not show up on Arab television. Those topics are taboo even for channels like Al-Jazeera Arabic, except for occasional segments.
 

Last Chance for Middle East Peace?

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Posted in: Features
Haroon Moghul | May 10, 2010 | 12:13 PM
It’s amazing that David Gardner and Christopher Caldwell both write for The Financial Times. Caldwell’s Reflections on the Revolution in Europe: Immigration, Islam, and the West makes the reader feel more like his wearied psychologist than anything else.
 

Hutaree: Another Man's Freedom Fighter

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Posted in: God Faith And A Pen
Hesham A. Hassaballa | April 11, 2010 | 2:03 AM
Last month, Federal Bureau of Investigation authorities launched several raids against a Christian militia group known as the “Hutaree.” According to the authorities, members of the group had allegedly planned to kill a police officer and then kill more officers by bombing his funeral.
 

Event Explores Social Networking and Islam

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Posted in: Features
Bushra Burney | March 14, 2010 | 8:15 PM
This past week signified the continuation of the Islam Today: Youth, and New Media series put on by the Centers of Middle Eastern Studies, South Asia Studies, and Southeast Asia Studies of UC Berkeley.
 

Influential Cleric Issues Fatwa Against Terrorism

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Posted in: Features
John L. Esposito | March 10, 2010 | 1:51 PM
An influential Pakistani cleric issued a 600-page fatwa on March 2, described as an "absolute" condemnation of terrorism without "any excuses or pretexts."
 

Anwar Ibrahim Discusses Trial, Muslim Issues

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Posted in: Features
Wajahat Ali | March 4, 2010 | 11:01 PM
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who is on trial in Kuala Lumpur on sodomy charges for a second time, speaks to Wajahat Ali about the controversy and discusses the country's ethnic and religious conflicts as well as issues facing the Muslim world.
 

The Wolfman's Joe Johnston

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Posted in: Conversations
Zaki Hassan | Feb. 24, 2010 | 10:33 PM
To look at Joe Johnston's thirty-plus year film career is to see a snapshot of Hollywood history.
 

Living the Ethic of Reciprocity

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Posted in: One Woman Army
Afroza U | Jan. 23, 2010 | 12:09 PM
The Charter of Compassion is a call to bring the world together. The charter is based on the premise of The Golden Rule and thereby claims that the “principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be treated.”
 

Illume Speaks With Muslim-American Playwright Wajahat Ali

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Posted in: Videos
Anser Hassan | Sep. 9, 2009 | 10:02 AM
In writing a simple story, Wajahat Ali made history. His once college writing assignment has become the critically acclaimed play "Domestic Crusaders."
 
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