Milo’s Hypocrisy on Free Speech
Milo has been absolutely fantastic for destroying the widely held belief that free speech is a coherent idea that anyone should take seriously. The...
“Free Press” in the US? Not Really
Western regimes like to criticize other nations for obstructing a free press. But the US has always led the world in cracking down on...
No One Wants Bitter Medicine in the Muslim Community
If you're going to say "politically inconvenient" things and go against the "mainstream," prepare to get blasted, blackballed, denounced, dismissed, reprimanded, and more. Certain...
You Don’t Need a Voice
People are so concerned about "having a voice" that they haven't stopped to consider whether that voice is contributing something good and to the...
Keeping You Misinformed is Their Job
Mainstream media aims to be as relevant as possible to as many people as possible for the simple reason that more viewers mean more...
The Right Kind of Free Speech in Islam
I have often critiqued the notion of free speech in my writing and defended the notion that some speech should be restricted and that,...
When Insisting on “Civility” is Oppressive
Was Ibrahim civil in debating his people?
Civility in dialogue is very important. As many scholars point out, there is often a lack of basic...
The “Right” Way to Talk About Sexual Morality
If you were to ask me, as a Muslim, do you support gay marriage, the initial reaction you would get is not a long,...
Who Can Speak About Feminism?
"You can't speak about feminism unless you're a woman." "You can't write about transgenderism unless you're transgendered." "You can't opine on homosexuality unless you're...
Je Suis Hypocrite
This was my response to "je suis charlie" a year ago after the Charlie Hebdo shooting in France.
I find these calls for "freedom of...
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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...
What Morsi Means to the Future of Muslim Leadership
May Allah have mercy on Mohamed Morsi.
It is quite depressing when not even a man like Morsi is allowed to have political power in...
The Compassionate Imam’s Time Is Coming to an End
The Compassionate Imam® has become the standard by which all Muslim public figures are judged. There is nothing wrong with compassion, of course. What...
A Bedtime Tip for Raising Grateful Muslim Kids in an Entitled World
Normally, my husband does the bedtime routine for our kids, but when he is traveling, I have to take over. The last time he...
“Losing My Religion” Tour Tries Justifying Linda Sarsour Invite. Fails Miserably.
The "Losing My Religion" tour in the UK has responded to the backlash they have received for featuring notorious LGBT advocate and feminist Linda Sarsour...
My Tips for Busy Muslim Moms in the Second Half of Ramadan
A few days ago, a friend of mine sent me this text message:
I’ve been meaning to write to you about how Ramadan has been....
Ilhan Omar Bravely Introduces Anti-Sharia Legislation to Congress
Our amazing Muslim congresswoman is really representing us Muslims so well!
The Hill:
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) this week introduced legislation that would bar any Brunei...