Islamaphobia

Death of a Detroit Imam Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

Hamdan Azhar | Posted 11.05.2009 | Politics


Hamdan Azhar

The recent and unfortunate death of Imam Luqman Abdullah at the hands of FBI agents reveals much about the greater issues of race, religion, poverty, authority and justice in our society.

Good-Minded People Are Losing Ground to Shouting Race-Baiting Hooligans

Sabria Jawhar | Posted 09.12.2009 | Politics


Sabria Jawhar

Good-minded people who see a need to teach tolerance and engage in civil discussion are cowed into submission by the shouters.

Dress Arab -- Make $

Dean Obeidallah | Posted 02.06.2009 | Politics


Dean Obeidallah

I implored Arabs to shop at stores that can help you dress "white" like Banana Republic -- the Mecca of clothing for white people. But now I'm here to tell everyone to ignore that advice in light of today's news.

A Veiled Opportunity: Walking in Saudi Arabia

Heather Frank | Posted 01.30.2009 | World


Heather Frank

It's been funny and humbling to stick out like a sore thumb for change, speaking only a few words of the local language and being so easy to spot in a crowd.

Today's Boo Radley: Muslim Americans

Wajahat Ali | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics


Wajahat Ali

Naturally, some Muslims grow defensive and cynical, humiliated by the reality that in some sectors "Muslim" is equivalent to a scarlet letter.