African Muslim community leaders see themselves on the frontlines of this struggle, advocating against the internet as a source of religious teaching,
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‘We Need to Talk About Gendered Islamophobia’
One in every five Canadian women is born outside of the country. However, despite diverse ethnic backgrounds, many communities face discriminatory hurdles others may never…
View More ‘We Need to Talk About Gendered Islamophobia’Jewish and Muslim Canadian Women find Kinship
Women’s voices and their participation in every aspect of society are more vital than ever. The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, is a female-only group formed…
View More Jewish and Muslim Canadian Women find KinshipLet’s Temper the Gaga over Black Panther
A little bit of racism is okay seems to be the message coming out of the runaway success that is Black Panther. Let’s all admit…
View More Let’s Temper the Gaga over Black PantherQuebec’s Bill 62 is an Oppression
It’s absurd to pass any law that is so obviously a violation of that constitution and its Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Quebec’s National Assembly…
View More Quebec’s Bill 62 is an OppressionWe Ignore Islamism at our Own Peril
Quebec recently passed a law banning face coverings for people delivering or receiving public services, which has re-ignited the debate across Canada on banning the…
View More We Ignore Islamism at our Own PerilIn Bangladesh, a Small Change Could Point to More Extremism
Sometimes, small things point to large changes. During my short visit last week to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, I had the opportunity to sit…
View More In Bangladesh, a Small Change Could Point to More ExtremismThe Unintended Consequences of Hate
Commentary by Hasan Zillur Rahim in San Jose The pickup truck was following her. Dr. Sarah felt nervous but tried to convince herself it was…
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Can ‘Moderate’ Islam Top ‘Extremist’ Islam?
My late mother had a lot of great advice for me, much of which I followed and much of which has helped me immensely in…
View More Can ‘Moderate’ Islam Top ‘Extremist’ Islam?Religious Groups Should Ignore Moronic Blasphemers
There have been many times in history where statements made publicly have turned out to be somewhat less than true. Remember the famous “Dewey defeats…
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