The very essence of Islamic schools is the teaching of Islam. It is what defines us. We have;many Islamic curricula that fulfill the cultural and traditional needs and expectations of;parents and communities; however, we continue to desire more spiritual content and real-life applications. We realize that if we want a curriculum for our children, we must look at Islamic;curricula through the lens of our children's needs.; Though such talk has been bub ... » read more
Pakistan's population of more than 180 million ranks sixth highest globally. Pakistan is the second-largest country in the world with a predominantly Muslim population and holds a key geostrategic location, sharing international borders with India, China, Iran, and Afghanistan, as well as a 700-mile coastline along the Arabian Sea touching on the Persian Gulf. With a standing army of half a million, the Pakistani government is one of very few in the world in ... » read more
This paper addresses the United States’ endgame in Afghanistan within the context of the insurgency since it began in 2002. It further goes on to explain who the neo-Taliban are, as well as their political goals and organizational structure. The report details how politico-military failure, civilian abuse, and a delegitimized host government have marred the effort. Conclusively, the Karzai regime’s unpopularity, the rebels’ military gains, and ... » read more
In 2010, almost nine full years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a surge of outrage over plans to build a Muslim community center in lower Manhattan swept the United States. Critics were eager to interpret the project as an insult, an offense, and a sacrilege. Moreover, deliberate efforts were made to delegitimize American Muslims and deny them the protections of the Constitution. Such efforts to demonize specific subgroups and deny their legitimacy as ci ... » read more
Written statement submitted to Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, civil society, and human rights “Protecting the Civil Rights of American Muslims” Tuesday | March 29, 2011 |10:00 a.m. | Dirksen Senate Office Building Rm226 ... » read more