Religious Freedom and the Convenience of Contradiction
Thanks to Peter Beinart for this thought provoking piece, which includes a couple of statements that I made to him as well as a...
Banning Halal Meat: The Secular Religion
A great example of how secularism is just as imposing as theocracy in enforcing its moral prescriptions on the public based on metaphysical beliefs.
The...
“Muslims” Without Islam
I was interviewed by Crescent International. I addressed questions about gender relations, Trump and American politics, misconceptions about science and religion, and Sunni/Shia issues....
Learning the Right Lessons After Trump’s Win
Unfortunately, there is an unsaid pro-Democrat subtext in what many Muslim leaders encourage their communities to do politically.
The subtext of all the "Go vote"...
Trump’s Muslim Travel Ban Affects Everyone
Right wing Americans support the #MuslimBan because they are under the mistaken impression that it doesn't affect them.
But it does and it will majorly...
Was Abu Jahl an Islamophobe?
Did the Muslims oppose Abu Lahab because he was a bigot? Did the Sahaba oppose Abu Jahl because he was Islamophobic?
There are many enemies...
The Call for Islamic Reform is Bipartisan
There are Muslim reformers on both the left and the right of American politics and both sides use the language of liberalism to make...
The Correct Understanding of Racism
This is the only definition of racism I subscribe to:
A man asked the Prophet ﷺ: ‘O Messenger of Allah, is it tribalism (`asabiyyah) if...
Don’t Ban Muslims! We’re Great for the Economy!
The argument that Muslims shouldn't be banned because Muslims have contributed to the economy (Steve Jobs, brown tech CEOs, etc.) is well-meaning but keep...
I Don’t Support Pro-LGBT Muslim Orgs
There are so many options in terms of Muslim orgs to donate to every year in Ramadan. This year, I'm making a point not...
LATEST POSTS
Trump Wants to End Criminalization of LGBT in the Muslim World. Muslims, Say No!
The incoherence of liberal secular thought really shines through in a recent episode from the Trump administration.
NBC News:
The Trump administration is launching a global...
Victimhood or Patient Perseverance?
Victimhood Culture is on the rise throughout the world and Muslims need to resist its temptation. Victimhood, also known as victim mentality or victim...
Western Academics: Telling Women Not to Drink During Pregnancy ‘Sexist’
Have you ever wondered how far the feminist logic can go? Have you ever thought to yourself, how far will these depraved feminists take...
University Prof. Claims Israel Is Testing Weapons on Palestinian Children
Israel is at the forefront of weapons testing in the world. This is because they can avoid abiding by those pesky international regulations that...
“Islam Is Transforming” And Other Idiotic Views from The Economist
The Economist has always been the less subtle, more in-your-face anti-Islam publication compared to the likes of the NYTimes, Washington Post, Atlantic, et al....
Emphasizing Some Points on the Ilhan Anti-Semitism Controversy
It is worth emphasizing some points on the Ilhan "anti-Semitism" controversy. If you want to get up to speed, you can read this, this,...
The Death of Fatherhood in the West
With over 50% of children in the West nowadays born to single mothers, much of society is growing up without fathers. And for children who...