Shahed Amanullah

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Shahed Amanullah is a contributor to Progressive
Revival, a new Beliefnet.com blog. As editor-in-chief of
altmuslim.com, Shahed is an award-winning journalist who writes
regularly about the challenges and opportunities facing Islam in
America. Named one of ten "Muslim visionaries" by Islamica Magazine,
Shahed's work and writings have been featured in magazines (Newsweek),
newspapers (New York Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune), radio
shows (BBC News, National Public Radio, and major websites
(BeliefNet.com). Television appearances include "Nightline with Ted
Koppel", CNN Headline News, the "Today Show", and "Hannity & Colmes".

Shahed is the founder of Halalfire Media, a network of Islamic-themed
websites with nearly 6 million visitors annually. Along with
altmuslim.com, signature properties include zabihah.com,
salatomatic.com, halalapalooza.com, and unitedmuslims.org. He has also
served as a board member for the United Muslims of America, the Muslim
Public Service Network, and the Muslim Youth Camp of California. He is
a general partner in Zakat Community Ventures, a startup "venture
philanthropy" fund dedicated to promoting Islamic charitable values

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Blog Entries by Shahed Amanullah

A New Era for Muslims in America

Posted January 23, 2009 | 04:35 PM (EST)

Only a year ago, some Muslim Americans seriously wondered if they were considered a part of the American fabric. Presidential candidates (mainly on the Republican side) regularly alluded to Islam and/or Muslims as an existential threat to America. Muslims...

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The Surprise Effect of Anti-Muslim Rhetoric in the Election

61 Comments | Posted November 21, 2008 | 06:33 PM (EST)

If there was any doubt as to the depth and extent of anti-Muslim feelings among portions of the US electorate, this year's presidential elections have most certainly put it to rest. The extent to which candidates and...

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Looking at the RNC Through Muslim Eyes

Posted September 7, 2008 | 10:24 PM (EST)

If you listened closely during the various speeches at the RNC convention, you'll notice that the times when the crowd was most animated was when Republican rage was focused on what Sen. John McCain calls the "trancendent challenge of our time: the threat of radical Islamic terrorism." Various speakers through...

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Zero Tolerance for Muslim Participation in Politics?

Posted August 6, 2008 | 05:57 PM (EST)

If you want to understand just how difficult it can be for Muslims to participate in public service, look no further than my friend Mazen Asbahi. An accomplished attorney and long-time Democratic volunteer, he took on the position...

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