The Hypocrisy of “Social Justice”
I often get compared to the "Alt-Right" and "Men's Rights Activist," though the similarities are superficial at best. Nowadays, anyone who critiques liberalism or...
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...
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...
“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...
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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...