Let’s Not Forget What China Is Doing to the Uighurs
Back in December 2018, my wife and I were traveling from Indonesia to the United States. It was the happiest day of our lives,...
Election Aftermath: Advice for My UK Brothers and Sisters from a Yankee Muslim
The Conservatives have won and now you face the aftermath. I believe that your situation mirrors the situation of US Muslims after Trump's win...
Greeting and Congratulating Non-Muslims on Their Holidays: Halal or Haram?
One of the most controversial topics in the US and the West more broadly that is a source of division and confusion among Muslims...
What Should Muslims Think About Marijuana Legalization? The Bernie Plan
Without guidance from Allah, human beings are so utterly confused and their best ideas are replete with contradiction.
I don't think Bernie is the worst...
Fighting for the Soul of “American Islam” — Activists vs. Imams vs. Academics
Over the past few days, we have seen one of those rare occasions when American Muslim figures and institutions publicly attack each other. Unfortunate...
Hamza Yusuf vs. Omar Suleiman: The Perils of American Muslim Politics
A Clear Warning to the Believers
"O YOU WHO BELIEVE!
"You shall not ever take My enemy, and your enemy, as allies.
"You offer genuine love to...
Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Friends Are Islamophobes. Period.
This is all so very tiring.
Honestly, I'm tired of pointing out all the anti-Islamic nonsense coming from self-described Muslim politicians. Every week (literally) there...
Instagram Fraud vs. Open Heresy: Which Is Worse?
Which is worse, as far as preaching to the Muslim community is concerned?
A charlatan who hides his heresy while presenting to the Muslim community...
A Muslim Response to White Nationalism and White Replacement
In the aftermath of the New Zealand shooting, many have tried to decipher the motives of the alleged shooter, Brenton Tarrant, as expressed in...
Keep It Up! UK Muslims Shut Down LGBT Propaganda at Four Schools
The UK Muslim community has proven itself to be a model for Western Muslims at large, at least when it comes to pushing back...
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Note: This post is an excerpt from the full Reviewing Yaqeen Institute report.
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